Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) Services

Employers in Quebec looking to augment their workforce with specialized foreign professionals often engage with PL Immigration to navigate the intricate process of securing a Temporary Work Visa. Key to this process is obtaining a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) as well as a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), two crucial documents required for the hiring to proceed lawfully.

The role of the CAQ is particularly significant as it signifies that the Quebec Ministry of Immigration, Francization, and Integration (MIFI) has validated Service Canada’s judgment. This validation ensures that the employment of an international worker is neither detrimental to the local job market nor it affects the current work conditions for residents adversely. Rather, it suggests that the hiring would lead, at the least, to a net positive or neutral impact on the province’s labor market dynamics.

For short-term positions in Quebec that do not exceed a -day duration, employers and their prospective employees benefit from an exemption, eliminating the need for a CAQ. Consequently, this flexibility facilitates smoother and quicker integration of temporary foreign specialists into roles that require immediate filling.

Furthermore, for those international professionals whose positions are not subject to an LMIA, acquiring a CAQ is unnecessary to undertake work in the province. This exemption streamlines the process for various categories of workers who bring their expertise to Quebec under specific conditions outlined by immigration policies.