If you speak French and want to settle in Ontario
In Ontario, being able to speak French is a definite advantage in the job market, because many companies are looking for French-speaking and bilingual employees. According to Statistics Canada, there are about 600,000 people in Ontario who have French as their mother tongue – about 5% of the total population – and nearly 1.5 million Ontarians describe themselves as bilingual.
Immigrating with a visa: how to apply to immigrate to Ontario
If you want to immigrate to Canada, you must submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. You can apply for either permanent or temporary residence under a variety of immigration programs:
Immigrate to Canada - IRCC
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
Express Entry
International Experience Canada
Francophone mobility
Additional information
Come to Canada — This tool from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is helpful for anyone who wants to immigrate to Canada, study in Canada or visit Canada as a tourist. If you want to come to Canada for any of these purposes, this tool will tell you what your options are and how to apply.
Immigrate to Canada - Online guided tours — These guided tours provide information on the Immigration Ontario website, requirements and milestones for each immigration category.
Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates – List of offices outside Canada that are authorized to issue visas.
Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – an independent tribunal responsible for hearing claims for refugee protection and immigration appeals.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) – The CBSA is responsible for border services at points of entry into Canada, as well as for Customs and for enforcing certain Canadian immigration laws.
IMPORTANT :
If you are applying for a visitor visa, a study permit, a work permit or permanent residency, you must provide your fingerprints and a photo. Foreign residents who do not need a visa to come to Canada as tourists will require only an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
If so, contact our employability and immigration experts for help.
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