After the CSQ

Continuation of studies

The Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ – Québec selection certificate) does not grant you status in Canada. If your current study program is not completed, you may continue it until obtaining your diploma as long as your Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ – Québec acceptance certificate) for studies and your study permit remain valid. Otherwise, you will have to submit a new application for a CAQ and study permit while awaiting your permanent resident status.

The CSQ application is part of a process of permanent immigration as a skilled worker. The CSQ was issued to you based specifically on your capacity and your intention to enter the Québec labour market upon completion of your study program. This assumes therefore that you will not start new full-time studies in the immediate future.

Work permit

If you successfully completed a full-time post-secondary study program with a minimum duration of eight months in an eligible Québec educational institution, you can apply for a post-graduation work permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

The fact that you hold a CSQ or that you applied for one has no bearing on your eligibility for a post-graduation work permit.

On the contrary, you are strongly encouraged to apply for a post-graduation work permit while waiting for your permanent resident visa.