I was thinking about applying for the Quebec federal skilled worker (qsw) visa. I was thinking about going to Canada on a visiting visa while the skilled worker visa is being processed. I just have a couple of questions

1. If the QSW visa process is started and the person than goes to canada on a visiting visa, what would work status be while the QSW is being processed (Will the person on the visiting visa be eligible to work)?

2. If on a visiting visa can one apply for jobs or even acquire a job and have the employer sponsor for a visa so work can be started and income starts coming in (How likely is a potential employer to do this)?

Thanks in advance for the help

The submission of the skilled worker application would have no bearing on your eligibility to work in Canada; no work permit is conferred as a result of such. If a job offer is obtained while a PR application is pending, you may seek a work permit under the normal provisions, which may include a Labour Market Opinion Confirmation and CAQ for a position in the province of Quebec.