Guys ,
check this and read well :
Files currently being processed, that is, those for which processing began before August 1, 2013 are reviewed according to the rules currently in effect. Applications for which processing has not yet begun and those received after August 1, 2013, will be reviewed according to the new rules.
also :
Reception of application
The Ministère checks if you can file an application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec Selection Certificate) in accordance with the rules in effect, if all the required documents are included in your application and if it is eligible for priority processing.
An acknowledgment of receipt is sent to you to confirm reception of a complete application and, if applicable, to indicate that your application will be prioritized for processing. Your file will be returned to you if your application cannot be considered.
That means " Processing" starts immediately after AOR, that is after making sure your application is accepted according to current rules.
and aas they mentioned in the first quote; " those for which processing began before August 1, 2013 are reviewed according to the rules currently in effect ", then that means :
1) if you already got AOR, then there is no need to even think about the new rules issue
2) if you still didnt get the AOR, then there would be a posibility, that they transfer you to new rules, and if so ; they will need to send you an official letter stating that, and probably by mail not email.
Hopefully this would help you guys..
good luck ..