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February 10, 2023

A great option for French speakers.

French speakers can now apply for LMIA-exempt work permits. This is great news because LMIA-based work permits can be costly, inefficient, and unattractive to many employers.

Mobilité Francophone

Saviez-vous que si vous parlez français, vous pourriez vivre et travailler au Canada ?

Comme partie de l’initiative du Canada à promouvoir l’immigration francophone et à élargir les communautés francophones en situation minoritaire à l’extérieur du Québec, les francophones peuvent présenter une demande des permis de travail dispensés d’une étude d’impact sur le marché du travail (EIMT). C’est une bonne nouvelle, comme un permis de travail EIMT peut être cher, inefficace, et peu attrayant pour de nombreux employeurs. De plus, ce permis de travail n’est lié à aucune nationalité, citoyenneté ou âge. Il est plutôt basé uniquement sur les compétences linguistiques du demandeur. Avec plus de 300 millions de francophones dans le monde à l’extérieur du Canada, cela signifie que potentiellement des millions de personnes peuvent présenter une demande !

Qui peut présenter une demande ?

Vous êtes éligible si :

  • Votre langue d’usage quotidienne est le français*,
  • Vous travaillerez dans une province ou un territoire hors Québec, et
  • On vous a offert un poste qualifié au Canada (catégorie de FEER 0, 1, 2, ou 3 du CNP).

*Remarque : Si votre langue maternelle ou lange d’usage quotidienne n’est pas le français, vous pouvez toujours être éligible. Vous devrez montrer au moins un niveau avancé intermédiaire ou supérieur en langue française (niveau 7 ou supérieur au Test d’Evaluation Du Français (TEF) ou niveau B2 ou supérieur au Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF)).

Quels types d’emplois sont éligibles ?

En général, les catégories de FEER du CNP sont les suivants :

  • 0 – emplois de direction,
  • 1 – emplois professionnels, et
  • 2, 3 – emplois techniques et métiers spécialisés.

Même qu’il n’y ait que quatre catégories de FEER du CNP, de nombreux postes sont admissibles. Par exemple, les postes comprennent un chef, un cuisinier, un boulanger, un assistant administratif, un planificateur d’événements, un instructeur de loisirs/sport/conditionnement physique et une personne de ménage exécutive. Et bien que de nombreux candidats soient diplômés d’un collège ou d’une université, cela n’est pas toujours nécessaire.

Comment présenter une demande ?

Tout d’abord, votre employeur doit soumettre une offre d’emploi. Après, vous pouvez demander le permis de travail et payer les frais requis. Souvent, les agents délivrent le permis de travail pour la durée de l’offre d’emploi ou jusqu’à l’expiration de vos documents de voyage ou de vos données biométriques. Notez que vous pouvez présenter une demande de l’extérieur ou de l’intérieur du Canada.

De plus, en gros le permis de travail Mobilité Francophone est renouvelable. Les renouvellements sont plus faciles que la demande initiale et peuvent vous donner, à vous et à votre famille, plus de temps au Canada.

Frais

Frais de conformité de l’employer – 230 $*

Frais de traitement du permis de travail – 155 $*

*Ces frais sont à jour au 1er février 2023.

Pourquoi les employeurs voudraient-ils m’embaucher ?

Les employeurs préfèrent les permis de travails dispensés de l’EIMT pour plusieurs raisons. Ils sont mois chers, plus rapides, et nécessitent mois de paperasse que les permis de travails de L’EIMT. Et pour le programme de Mobilité Francophone en particulier, il n’y a aucune exigence que l’offre d’emploi exige ou inclue la langue française. Gardez en tête que ce programme n’existe pas seulement pour amener des travailleurs francophones au Canada, mais aussi à bâtir des communautés francophones. Les employeurs apprécieront également que votre permis de travail soit spécifique à l’employeur, ce qui signifie que vous ne pouvez travailler que pour cet employeur.

Et ma famille ?

Vote conjoint de fait/époux et vos enfants à charge peuvent bénéficier de votre permis de travail Mobilité Francophone. Par exemple, votre conjoint de fait/époux est éligible pour un permis de travail ouvert tant que votre offre d’emploi dure plus de six mois. Cela signifie que votre conjoint de fait/époux peut travailler à n’importe emploi au Canada. Et vos enfants à charge sont éligibles pour des permis d’études.

De plus, ce programme est un tremplin important pour ceux qui souhaitent obtenir la résidence permanente à l’avenir. D’une part, votre expérience de travail au Canada vous donnera des points supplémentaires pour les programmes Entrée express et candidats des provinces (PCP). Mais aussi, vous établissez des liens canadiens qui vous permettront, à vous et à votre famille, de vous installer dans une communauté canadienne que vous pourriez un jour appeler la vôtre.

Quels pays et territoires parlent français ?

Comme mentionné, vous n’avez pas besoin de parler le français comme votre langue maternelle ou de venir d’une région francophone pour présenter une demande, tant que vous pouvez démontrer votre maîtrise du français. Cela dit, vous trouverez ci-dessous une liste de la plupart des pays et territoires connus pour parler français, par région.

L’Afrique

Algérie, Bénin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, République centrafricaine, Tchad, Comores, République démocratique du Congo (RDC), République du Congo (ROC), Djibouti, Guinée équatoriale, Gabon, Guinée, Côte d’Ivoire, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritanie, Maurice, Maroc, Niger, Réunion, Rwanda, Sénégal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisie

Le Moyen-Orient

Liban

L’Europe

Andorre, Belgique, France, Luxembourg, Monaco, Suisse

L’Amérique du Nord

Guadeloupe, Haïti, Martinique, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre et Miquelon

L’Océanie

Polynésie française, Nouvelle-Calédonie, Vanuatu, Wallis et Futuna

L’Amérique du Sud

Guyane Française

Besoin d’aide supplémentaire ?

Chez Quadro Law, nous sommes prêts pour vous aider avec vos besoins en matière d’immigrations. Nous traitons régulièrement les permis de travails dispensés de l’EIMT et sommes fiers de contribuer à la croissance des communautés francophones à travers le Canada. Si vous préférez le français, Celine Wlasichuk et James Hayes offrent leurs services juridiques en français.

Clause de non-responsabilité :

Cet article écrit est uniquement à des fins d’information. Il ne s’agit pas d’un avis juridique et ne fait aucune garantie ou conclusion. Chaque cas est examiné individuellement. Veuillez contacter notre bureau pour des informations supplémentaires et des conseils juridiques personnalisés.

 

 

 

Francophone Mobility Program

Did you know that if you speak French, you may be eligible to live and work in Canada?

As part of Canada’s initiative to promote Francophone immigration and expand Francophone minority communities outside of Québec, French speakers can now apply for LMIA-exempt work permits. This is great news because LMIA-based work permits can be costly, inefficient, and unattractive to many employers. Also, this work permit opportunity is not tied to any nationality, citizenship, or age. Rather, it is based solely on the language abilities of the applicant.  With upwards of 300 million French speakers in the world outside of Canada, this means potentially millions can apply!

Who can apply?

You are eligible if:

  • Your language of daily use is French*,
  • You will work in a province or territory outside of Québec, and
  • You have been offered a skilled position in Canada (NOC TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3).

*Note: If you are not a native French speaker or French is not currently your language of daily use, you may still be eligible. You will need to show at least an advanced intermediate or high level in the French language (level 7 or higher on the Test d’Evaluation Du Français (TEF) or level B2 or higher on the Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF)).

What type of jobs qualify?

In general, the NOC TEER categories are as follows:

  • 0 – management jobs,
  • 1 – professional jobs, and
  • 2, 3 – technical jobs and skilled trades.

Though only four NOC TEER categories, there are many positions that qualify. For example, positions include chef, cook, baker, administrative assistant, event planner, recreation/sport/fitness instructor, and executive housekeeper. And while many applicants are college or university graduates, it may not always be required.

How do I apply?

First, your employer must submit an Offer of Employment. Once that is done, you can apply for the work permit and pay the required fees. Officers generally issue the work permit for the duration of the Offer of Employment or until the expiry of your travel documents or biometrics. Note, you may apply from outside of, or within, Canada.

In addition, most Francophone Mobility work permits are renewable. The renewals require less work than the initial application and can give you and your family more time in Canada.

Fees

Employer compliance Fee – $230*

Work Permit Processing Fee – $155*

*These fees are current as of February 1, 2023.

Why would employers want to hire me?

Employers are attracted to LMIA-exempt work permits for several reasons. It is less expensive, quicker, and requires less paperwork than typical work permits. And for the Francophone Mobility program specifically, there is no requirement that the Offer of Employment require or include the French language. Remember, this program is not only to bring French-speaking workers to Canada, but to build French-speaking communities. Employers will also appreciate that your work permit is employer-specific, meaning you can only work for that employer.

What about my family?

Both your common law partner/spouse and dependent children can benefit from your Francophone Mobility work permit. For example, your common law partner/spouse is eligible for an open work permit as long as your offer of employment is more than six months in duration. This means your common law partner/spouse can work at any job within Canada. And your dependent children are eligible for study permits.

Further, this program is a significant stepping-stone for those seeking permanent residency in the future. For one, your Canadian work experience will give you additional points for the Express Entry and Provincial Nominee programs. But also, you will build Canadian connections that will allow you and your family to settle into a Canadian community that you may one day call home.

Which countries and territories speak French?

As mentioned, you do not have to be a native French speaker or come from a French-speaking area to apply, as long as you can show proficiency in French. That being said, below is a list of most countries and territories known to speak French, categorized by region.

Africa

Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo (ROC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Niger, Reunion, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Togo, Tunisia

Middle East

Lebanon

Europe

Andorra, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland

North America

Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Oceania

French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna

South America

French Guiana

Need additional help?

At Quadro Law, we are ready and experienced to help you with your immigration needs. We routinely handle LMIA-exempt work permits and are proud to contribute to the growing French communities across Canada. Should you prefer French, both Celine Wlasichuk and James Hayes offer their legal services in French.

Disclaimer:

This written article is solely for informational purposes. It is not legal advice and does not make any guarantees or conclusions. Each case is examined individually. Please contact our office for additional information and tailored legal advice.

November 11, 2021
For immigration purposes, academic success is not about being a straight-A student but rather maintaining satisfactory progress towards the completion of the program in a timely manner.

 

 

Many international students, when faced with disappointing academic results, are concerned about the status of their study permit and the chances of its renewal.  Understandably, there are various factors that can affect a student’s academic success. Learning in times of the COVID pandemic can be difficult.  However, as an international student, you may encounter additional challenges such as adapting to cultural differences, communication barriers, isolation from family, and mental health struggles, to name a few. All these factors may likely influence your academic performance.

 

For immigration purposes, academic success is not about being a straight-A student but rather maintaining satisfactory progress towards the completion of the program in a timely manner. But what if you do not have satisfactory academic standing or you are even under academic probation or suspension? What if you have failed a course or you simply need to take a leave from studies? Does your poor academic performance affect your study permit or renewal application?

 

Keep in mind that an international student who holds a study permit is under the obligation to “actively pursue their course or program of study” at the designated learning institution (section 220.1(1)(b) of Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (“Regulations”)). This means that international students should be making reasonable progress towards the completion of their studies within the timeframe of that specific program. This obligation is ongoing from the beginning of studies to the point of completion of your program as per the study permit. According to the policy guidance used by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (the “IRCC”) staff on assessing study permit conditions, this means that an international  student must, at a minimum, be enrolled as a part-time student at their institution.

 

You also need to be aware of crucial deadlines affecting study permits. If an international student has to take an authorized leave from studies or a designated learning institution has placed a student under academic suspension, then the international student should resume studies  within 150 days from the day the leave commenced or ceased studies. Failure to comply with this requirement either means that the student has to change the status to visitor or worker, or leave Canada.

 

When applying to renew your study permit at a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada, you need to submit, among other things, university transcripts from your last two periods of study demonstrating your academic standing at the post-secondary degree program, along with the Letter of Enrolment/Registration from your university. The purpose of submitting the university transcripts is to satisfy the IRCC officer that you are a so-called “bona fide” student (or, in other words, a genuine student) and intend to complete your program as indicated in the Letter of Enrolment/Registration.

 

Neither the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act nor its Regulations set limits on how many times you can apply to renew your study permit. However, if you keep applying to renew your study permit for the purposes of trying to complete the program and maintain status as a student, it may eventually raise questions whether you are in fact a “bona fide” student and whether you intend to leave Canada by the end of your authorized stay.

 

How to address your poor academic performance in a renewal application for a study permit?

 

Consider submitting a detailed Letter of Explanation in your renewal application explaining the circumstances that affected your poor academic performance or inability to complete the program within the timeframe. If your marks improved as time went by, consider emphasizing this in your Letter of Explanation as well as adding information on what steps you have already taken or will take to improve your academic success. Additionally, consider submitting reference letters from your instructors or other people who may be aware of your personal circumstances surrounding academic performance. This is your chance to show the IRCC officer that your intention is to complete your studies and leave Canada by the end of your authorized stay.  You should carefully prepare and include any supporting documents that help show this. If you are looking for professional advice, we’re here to help at Quadro Law.

 

Disclaimer:

 

No information in this blog should be construed as legal advice. Should you have any questions about Canadian immigration law, please contact the Author.