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Switching jobs while CSQ application is being processed (but before acceptance)

Boldux

Newbie
Oct 31, 2020
7
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Hello,

I am currently in a weird situation:
  1. I currently have a closed work permit with my employer in Quebec.
  2. I received my invitation to apply for a CSQ last month (November 2020). My current employer provided the valid job offer letter.
  3. I validated all of my personal information on the Mon Projet Quebec website, paid the application fee, and received my list of documents to submit within the next 120 days.
  4. I am ready to submit my CSQ application this week with all of my documents and hopefully within 4-6 months I will be accepted and get my CSQ.
However, after step #3 above, I was contacted by a company who wanted to hire me. I now have a job offer from them and they are willing to help me apply for a new LMIA/work permit since I don't have my CSQ yet.

My 2-part question is: Can I submit my CSQ application now with my current documents (since I am still working for my current employer)? Then, sometime while my CSQ application is being processed, can I switch jobs to a new employer (with a new work permit) without impacting my CSQ application?

Thanks.