Open Work Permit for Permanent Residence Applicants
Quebec’s request to implement a measure that will allow certain temporary foreign workers the opportunity to work in Quebec in a job of their choice while waiting to obtain permanent residence was also approved by Ottawa.
Temporary foreign workers can obtain a bridging open work permit to continue working while awaiting a decision on their application for permanent residence. But workers who applied through the province of Quebec did not qualify for this permit.
Beginning August 31, 2021, workers who hold a CSQ in the skilled worker category and have a receipt confirming that their application for permanent residence has been received by the federal government will be able to benefit from an open work permit.
The duration of the work permit will be for an initial period of 24 months and may be renewed for an additional 12 months. It will include a restriction that the place of employment remains in Quebec.
The partner or spouse of the principal applicant will also be able to obtain an open work permit, regardless of the level of employment held by the principal applicant.
https://www.cicnews.com/2021/08/quebec-announces-deals-to-help-hire-and-retain-temporary-foreign-workers-0818822.html#gs.7vjioe
Quebec’s request to implement a measure that will allow certain temporary foreign workers the opportunity to work in Quebec in a job of their choice while waiting to obtain permanent residence was also approved by Ottawa.
Temporary foreign workers can obtain a bridging open work permit to continue working while awaiting a decision on their application for permanent residence. But workers who applied through the province of Quebec did not qualify for this permit.
Beginning August 31, 2021, workers who hold a CSQ in the skilled worker category and have a receipt confirming that their application for permanent residence has been received by the federal government will be able to benefit from an open work permit.
The duration of the work permit will be for an initial period of 24 months and may be renewed for an additional 12 months. It will include a restriction that the place of employment remains in Quebec.
The partner or spouse of the principal applicant will also be able to obtain an open work permit, regardless of the level of employment held by the principal applicant.
https://www.cicnews.com/2021/08/quebec-announces-deals-to-help-hire-and-retain-temporary-foreign-workers-0818822.html#gs.7vjioe