Extending work permit with Common-law partner in Quebec

[jamespianoo]

I have a Post-Graduation Work Permit which expires in July. I am currently working as a self-employed piano tuner. I live in Montreal with my partner but do not speak French fluently so cannot apply for a FSW - I understand the Quebec provincial government is in control of its own immigration policies.

However since my common law-partner is a Canadian citizen can they sponsor me for an extension of my work permit?

Does it have to be a permanent residence or can it be temporary?

 

[scylla]

I have a Post-Graduation Work Permit which expires in July. I am currently working as a self-employed piano tuner. I live in Montreal with my partner but do not speak French fluently so cannot apply for a FSW - I understand the Quebec provincial government is in control of its own immigration policies.

However since my common law-partner is a Canadian citizen can they sponsor me for an extension of my work permit?

Does it have to be a permanent residence or can it be temporary?

No - your common-law partner cannot sponsor you for an extension of your work permit. They would have to sponsor you for permanent residency. However even if they do, this won't allow you to keep working. If you want to keep working past the expiry of your PGWP, your employer will need to obtain an LMO and then you will need to apply for a closed work permit.

 

[jamespianoo]

Am I correct in saying that with a permanent resident permit I cannot work as self-employed?

 

[scylla]

Am I correct in saying that with a permanent resident permit I cannot work as self-employed?

Sorry, I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "permanent resident permit". There's nothing that goes by that specific name.

If you become a permanent resident of Canada then you can work any job you like.

 

[jamespianoo]

Ok. That clears a lot up. Thank you. For anyone else whose PGWP self-employed in quebec, the only options are to apply for permanent residency, which is unlikely if you don't speak French, or get a full time job minimum 30hours a week and have an LMO for an extension of your work permit, again, unlikely of you don't speak French.