The work permit will be issued under the authority of paragraph R205(a) and will be coded as follows:
Note: The employer is subject to regulatory imposed conditions based on the information provided in the offer of employment. For further information, see International Mobility Program: Employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions.Quebec-destined entrepreneurs or self-employed persons issued a CSQ
A work permit may be issued to entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals destined to Quebec where a CSQ has been issued, but the foreign national is not yet a permanent resident or a temporary worker. While Quebec does not have a provincial or territorial nominee program, special consideration is applicable on the basis of the Canada-Quebec Accord.
Work permit processing instructions for GCMS for Quebec-destined entrepreneurs or self-employed persons issued a CSQ
To be eligible, a foreign national must
The processing office will do the following:
Work permit issuance in GCMS
The work permit will be issued under the authority of paragraph R205(a) and will be coded as follows:
Note: The employer is subject to regulatory imposed conditions based on the information provided in the offer of employment. For further information, see International Mobility Program: Employer-specific work permits with Labour Market Impact Assessment exemptions.
Duration
The initial work permit can be issued for a maximum period of two years. It is not necessary that the foreign national’s application for permanent residence be received by IRCC for the work permit to be issued.
Extensions
An extension beyond two years can be granted only if an application for permanent residence is being processed (regular extension requirements apply) or in exceptional circumstances. Examples of exceptional circumstances might be significant investment projects or applicants for whom a provincial nomination certificate is still pending. The province or territory must have provided a letter of continued support.
Regular extension requirements apply.
Additional documentation
If officers are not satisfied that the potential permanent residence applicant will be engaging in genuine business activities, they may request additional documentation. This can include the following:
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