BC FRANCOPHONEImmigration Program

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WHAT IS FRANCOPHONE MOBILITY?

Francophone Mobility is an initiative from the Government of Canada which facilitates the issuance of work permits to skilled Francophone foreign nationals. Specifically, Francophone Mobility is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption code which removes the obligation for employ-ers to obtain a positive LMIA usually required to hire temporary foreign workers. Francophone Mobility (C16) falls under the ‘Canadian Interests’ branch of exemption codes.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FRANCOPHONE MOBILITY?

• Open to any Nationality & No Age Limit • The Candidate’s Habitual Language of Daily Use is French • The Candidate is Destined to Work in a Province or Territory Outside of Quebec • The Candidate has been Offered a Skilled Position (National Occupational Category 0, A, B)

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?

For the Employer: • No Labour Market Impact Assessment Required • The Offer of Employment in Canada does not have to Require French Language Abilities • Employer-specific Work Permit • Work Permit Valid for the Duration of the Offer of Employment and is Renewable

For the Candidate: • Common-Law & Spouse Open Work Permit (for Employment over 6 Months) • Authorization to Study for Accompanying Dependent Children (Primary and Secondary) • Government-funded French-language Settlement Services • A Stepping Stone for Permanent Residency

are under 30

are under 35

are skilled workers

have advanced or intermediary

English skills

YOUNGSKILLED BILINGUAL

80 % 93 %64 %

FRANCOPHONESAT A GLANCE:

plan on applying for permanent

residence

INTENDINGTO STAY

71 %

83 %

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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

As of March 2018, processing times revolve around three weeks for Belgian nationals. Please note processing times vary. Click here for up to date information

WHAT ARE THE COSTS TO YOU AS AN EMPLOYER?

Employer Compliance Fee*: $230 CAD*refunded if work permit application is refused or withdrawn

3. Apply Online for Francophone Mobility through the Employer Portal (information below) A. Sign In/Create an Account on the Employer Portal

B. Click “Create A Job Offer”

C. Fill in the required information in all four modules • Job Details section: Under ‘LMIA exemption title’, select ‘Francophone mobility R2059(a)’. • Under ‘Explanation of how the job meets the requirements of the exemption being requested’, mention that the candidate is French-speaking, settling outside of Quebec, and has been offered a skilled position

D. Pay the Employer Compliance Fee

E. Return to the Homepage and note the Offer of Employment Number (this is not the same as the official receipt number)

F. Provide the Number to the Candidate who will then be able to apply for the Work Permit

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TERMS OF RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION

TRANSPORTATION TO CANADA

MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE

WORKPLACE SAFETY INSURANCE COVERAGE

ANY RECRUITMENT FEES

JOB DUTIES

HOURS OF WORK

WAGES

ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

HOLIDAY AND SICK LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS

WHATARE THE STEPS?

1. Ensure that the Position Offered is Eligible • French-speaking Temporary Foreign Worker (job doesn’t need to require French) • Job Offer is Outside of Quebec • Skilled Position (NOC: 0,A,B) Examples of eligible NOC codes: 6311 Food service supervisors

2. Sign an Employment Contract with your Candidate Ensure that the employment contract mentions ALL of the following elements even if it’s to clarify that they are not paid for by the employer (ex. accommodation, plane ticket to Canada…)

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EMPLOYER QUERIES

Ms. Heather Michaud Employer Liaison Network Officer - B.C.International Network | Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |Government of Canada

Heather.Michaud@cic.gc.caTelephone: +1 (604) 699 0627

CANDIDATE QUERIESProgramme d’immigration francophone de la Colombie-Britannique

mobilitefr@ffcb.ca Telephone: +1 (604) 630-0316

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