I work in Quebec. How can I extend my work permit?

If you’re an International Experience Canada participant, see Extend or change your work permit – International Experience Canada.

Step 1: Find out if you need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

If you need an LMIA, your employer must follow these steps:

• Apply for an LMIA renewal from Employment and Social Development Canada. A positive LMIA allows your employer to hire you.
• Apply to Quebec’s provincial government for a Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) for your job.

For more information, see the page Immigrate and settle in Quebec – Temporary workers.

If your employer doesn’t need an LMIA to hire you, you’re also exempt from getting a CAQ. In most cases, your employer will need to submit a new offer of employment through the Employer Portal.

Some LMIA-exempt employers don’t need to submit an offer of employment or pay the employer compliance fee. Find out how to get a work permit for these jobs.

Step 2: Apply to extend your work permit

Before your work permit expires, apply to extend your work permit.

Include copies of your job offer letter or contract and:

• the new LMIA or CAQ, or
• the offer of employment number that your LMIA-exempt employer received after submitting your offer (if applicable)

Information for your spouse or common-law partner

Your spouse or common-law partner may be eligible to apply for an open work permit. Their work permit will have the same expiry date as your own.