Francophone program

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If I have employer specific work permit(francophone mobility program),

1. Can I take my spouse and kids along with me? If Yes then on what visa, If No then when can they enter Canada?
2. Can my spouse work there?
3. Can my kids start studying?

 

[Naturgrl]

If I have employer specific work permit(francophone mobility program),

1. Can I take my spouse and kids along with me? If Yes then on what visa, If No then when can they enter Canada?
2. Can my spouse work there?
3. Can my kids start studying?

Here are the guidelines. Depending on your kids ages, they may need study permits.

Family members

• Spouses and common-law partners of exemption code C16 applicants coming to Canada as foreign workers may themselves be authorized to work without first having an offer of employment. A dependent spouse or common-law partner is eligible to apply for an open work permit under the LMIA exemption code C41 if the exemption code C16 principal foreign worker
  • holds a work permit that is valid for a period of at least 6 months
  • physically resides or plans to physically reside in Canada while working
• Spouses and dependants are eligible for an open study permit if the principal applicant has obtained their initial work permit in writing before entering Canada.
• In-Canada minor children of the principal applicant may be exempt from the requirement to obtain a study permit.

International Mobility Program (IMP): Canadian interests – Significant benefit – Mobilité Francophone [R205(a)] (exemption code C16) - Canada.ca