Program delivery update: Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ) holders currently outside Quebec [R205(a) – A76]
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
July 16, 2025
Effective January 16, 2025, the Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) ceased sending a letter of invitation to CSQ holders currently outside Quebec in order to apply for a work permit under administrative code A76.
Officers will continue to process all work permit applications submitted under this category where letters of invitation issued by MIFI are dated up to January 15, 2025. Clients have 90 days to submit the work permit application after receiving a letter from MIFI.
A note has been added to the following instructions.