Francophone immigration - Destination quebec fair

[DorianCarlmikael]

Hi everyone.

I have been looking for ways to improve my score in the EE pool as it is quite low (currently 467 points with my common-law partner)

I have recently heard that as french speaker wanting to settle outside of Quebec I could qualify to be LMIA exempt. To do so I would need to go to the destination Canada job fair in Paris to apply for jobs. I was wondering if anyone has done that, been to destination Canada fair? I am currently residing in Brazil, and would like to know if it is worth it as I would have to spend lot of money to get there, do many people get jobs there? is it really worth it?

Thanks in advance

 

[Leon]

I've never heard of any program for French speakers wanting to settle outside Quebec but of course you get extra points for French.

Have you looked into Quebec immigration though? They have their own immigration programs where you might qualify.

 

[DorianCarlmikael]

I've never heard of any program for French speakers wanting to settle outside Quebec but of course you get extra points for French.

Have you looked into Quebec immigration though? They have their own immigration programs where you might qualify.

Yes I looked into it but quebec is even harder than the national immigration.
I'm just wondering if that forum in Paris is really worth it

 

[Leon]

So you tried this self-evaluation? http://www.form.services.micc.gouv.qc.ca/epi/index.jsp?languageCode=en

If there is a job fair, it might end you up with a job offer which could help your immigration. I am sure that job fair is not the only way to get a job offer. Have you tried to look for jobs online? Taken trips to Canada and tried to arrange interviews?

 

[bellaluna]

I've never heard of any program for French speakers wanting to settle outside Quebec but of course you get extra points for French.

I think OP is referring to this, Mobilité francophone announced last June:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/francophone.asp

 

[Leon]

I think OP is referring to this, Mobilité francophone announced last June:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/francophone.asp

Looks good but since it is a new program, I don't think anybody can say for sure what are the odds of getting a job by going to the job fair. You can see here: http://www.international.gc.ca/canada-europa/france/visas/session_horaire-en.asp?_ga=1.144631667.734650769.1340054404 that there are some webinars and webcasts which may be helpful to make a decision whether to go to Paris or not.

 

[vensak]

Destination Canada is a job fair hold 1x a year in Paris and Brusel. There will be representatives from all provinces (or almost all), federal representatives and also some HR agencies and maybe potential employers. There will be also some local organisations.

Your main problem from Brazil is, that they will issue invitations for this event only beginning of November.

Your much cheaper option are online web conferences which are held in French. There you can get first information about provinces and immigration programs.

And since you have French, why not try to make profile the way that you will be selected for Ontario French stream?

 

[DorianCarlmikael]

Destination Canada is a job fair hold 1x a year in Paris and Brusel. There will be representatives from all provinces (or almost all), federal representatives and also some HR agencies and maybe potential employers. There will be also some local organisations.

Your main problem from Brazil is, that they will issue invitations for this event only beginning of November.

Your much cheaper option are online web conferences which are held in French. There you can get first information about provinces and immigration programs.

And since you have French, why not try to make profile the way that you will be selected for Ontario French stream?

I am considering going to the Destination Canada job fair and take the opportunity to visit friends and family while I am there, I m hoping to get a job while at the faire hopefully.
I have created a profile but Ontario hasn't sent anything yet, I contacted them and they advised me to create a new profile as they had some issues, which I did, fingers crossed this time :/
Thanks for you response

 

[CaroM8]

Being a francophone from Ontario myself, I can tell you that being bilingual gives you a big head start, especially in Ottawa. I have landed jobs in the past simply for the fact that I was bilingual (French and English), some jobs even require it.

I don't know much about the immigration program you are involved in, but what I can tell you is that being bilingual in Ontario is a huge bonus. Like I said, I don't know how your immigration program works, but I think if you went to Canada, and applied for jobs in the Ottawa region, combined with your other qualification, you could have a good chance of getting a job.

Good luck!

 

[DorianCarlmikael]

Being a francophone from Ontario myself, I can tell you that being bilingual gives you a big head start, especially in Ottawa. I have landed jobs in the past simply for the fact that I was bilingual (French and English), some jobs even require it.

I don't know much about the immigration program you are involved in, but what I can tell you is that being bilingual in Ontario is a huge bonus. Like I said, I don't know how your immigration program works, but I think if you went to Canada, and applied for jobs in the Ottawa region, combined with your other qualification, you could have a good chance of getting a job.

Good luck!

Thanks thats Great to know. Maybe I should come visit Canada and use this time to apply for jobs that probably would help with the immigration too.

Thanks a lot