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LMIA exemption for CSQ holders while being out of status

Marlee

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Jan 16, 2014
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Montréal, Québec
Category........
Visa Office......
CSQ: BIQ New York; QSW: CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
5131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
CSQ: 14-01-2014, QSW: 08-12-2014
Doc's Request.
13-11-2015
Nomination.....
DM: 07-01-2016, CSQ: 15-10-2014
AOR Received.
CSQ: 14-05-2014, QSW: 26-03-2015
IELTS Request
IELTS 8.5 - TEFÀQ C1/C1
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
Waiver
Passport Req..
Visa-exempt
VISA ISSUED...
COPR received 14-01-2016
LANDED..........
17-01-2016
Hey everyone!

I have been doing some research on this topic but haven't been able to find anything on the CIC homepage that specifically applies to my question, therefore I am hoping that someone here in this forum can provide me with an answer.

CSQ holders who are currently in Canada and are waiting for their PR application to be finalized are eligible to apply for a closed work permit at the border without an LMIA (QSW and PEQ applicants that is). But what happens when their current work permit has expired? Are they still LMIA-exempt while being out of status, trying to restore their status as a worker?