You Speak French.
BC Needs You.
Skip the LMIA.
The Francophone Mobility Program (C16) lets French-speaking professionals work in British Columbia without a Labour Market Impact Assessment — faster, simpler, and with a clear path to permanent residency.
What is Francophone Mobility?
Canada's C16 exemption opens a fast lane for French-speaking professionals — a path free of the LMIA burden.
No LMIA Needed
Under IRCC exemption code C16, your employer skips the Labour Market Impact Assessment entirely. Faster hiring, lower cost ($230 CAD compliance fee vs. thousands for LMIA), less bureaucracy.
Any Nationality Welcome
You must be proficient in French (NCLC 5+). Your passport country doesn't matter. Open to workers from France, Belgium, Morocco, Senegal, Haiti, and 180+ other countries.
Pathway to Permanent Residency
A C16 work permit positions you for BC PNP, Express Entry (French-language category), and other PR streams. Temporary today — permanent tomorrow.
Am I eligible? Quick Check
Which Professionals Qualify?
TEER 0–5 covers most skilled occupations. Healthcare, engineering, IT, finance — if you're trained and French-speaking, there's likely a path for you.
💡 Don't see your profession? Contact us — TEER 0–5 covers most skilled occupations.
Your Path to Working in BC
Five clear steps from consultation to landing in British Columbia.
Free Consultation
Week 1We assess your eligibility, French proficiency proof, and target occupation. No commitment required — just clarity.
Employer Match (Optional)
Weeks 1–3We help connect you with BC employers actively hiring under C16 — hospitals, clinics, engineering firms, tech companies.
Employer Portal Filing
Weeks 2–4Your employer submits via the IRCC Employer Portal using C16 exemption code and pays the $230 CAD compliance fee.
Work Permit Application
Weeks 4–14You apply with your French proof, job offer number, and standard admissibility documents. TEER 0/1 applications are expedited.
Arrive & Work in BC
OngoingBegin your career. We then guide you toward BC PNP or Express Entry for permanent residency. Your spouse gets an open work permit.
⏱ Processing note: TEER 0/1 applications are expedited. France/Belgium applicants: ~10 weeks. Other countries may vary.
British Columbia Wants You
BC is Canada's most dynamic province — and one of the best places on Earth to build a professional career and raise a family.
Healthcare Demand
BC has one of Canada's highest physician-to-patient ratios needed. The BC Health Authority stream prioritizes healthcare workers for nomination to permanent residency.
Fast Credential Recognition
BC launched a fast-track credential recognition program in 2025, reducing registration time from months to days for many internationally trained professions.
Francophone Communities
Growing Francophone communities in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and the Interior provide cultural roots while you build your Canadian life.
Clear Path to PR
BC PNP processes employer-supported nominations. Combined with C16, you have a clear route from temporary work permit to permanent residency in Canada.
Your BC Immigration Counsel
With 16 years of Canadian immigration counsel, Westlife Immigration has guided hundreds of professionals from around the world through complex immigration pathways — including doctors, nurses, engineers, and educators from Francophone countries.
- RCIC-IRB CERTIFIED
- Bilingual consultations in English & French
- BC-based — West Coast immigration specialist
- Francophone client experience across healthcare, engineering & tech
Professionals We've Helped
Real results for French-speaking professionals who chose BC.
"Westlife guided me through every step of the C16 process. Within 10 weeks of my employer's portal submission, I had my work permit in hand. Now I'm practicing in Vancouver and pursuing BC PNP for permanent residency."
"We needed a bilingual nurse urgently and couldn't wait 6+ months for an LMIA. Westlife showed us the C16 route — $230 fee, no LMIA, staff onboarded in 3 months. This changed how we hire internationally."
"Je ne savais pas que parler français était une telle opportunité au Canada. Grâce à Westlife, j'ai obtenu mon permis de travail C16, puis le BC PNP, et finalement la résidence permanente. Un parcours incroyable."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Francophone Mobility Program (C16).
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Whether you're a professional seeking to work in BC or a BC employer looking to hire without an LMIA — we're here to guide you.
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