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  • Information and guidance on francophone immigration
  • Job search assistance
  • French language training
  • Social and community support
  • Settlement services
  • You can find information about Nova Scotia on the provincial government website at Immigration in Nova Scotia.
  • You can also contact Immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse for information and assistance in settling in Nova Scotia.
  • Francophone immigrants and their families
  • French-speaking temporary foreign workers
  • French-speaking foreign students
  • French-speaking refugees
  • Immigration francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse offers a variety of resources for francophone immigrants, such as information guides, workshops and integration support services.
  • You can also find resources at other francophone community organizations in Nova Scotia.
  • There are many ways to get involved in Nova Scotia’s francophone community.
  • Become a member of a francophone community organization
  • Participate in Francophone events and activities
  • Offer to volunteer for a francophone organization
  • Most of our services are free of charge.
  • Small fees may apply for certain services, such as French language courses.

Francophone immigrants may face certain challenges, such as :

  • The language barrier
  • Looking for a job
  • Access to French-language services
  • Adapting to a new culture

  • The time it takes to process your application depends on several factors, such as your immigration status and your country of origin.
  • Please contact us for an estimate of the processing time for your particular case.
  • Nova Scotia is a welcoming province for French-speaking immigrants.
  • The province offers a variety of services in French, such as schools, hospitals and community organizations.
  • Nova Scotia is a dynamic, multicultural province that offers many opportunities for French-speaking immigrants.

Obtaining a permanent residence visa

  • Finding accommodation
  • Enrolling in a health insurance plan
  • Open a bank account
  • Obtain a social insurance number

  • You can find out more about French immigration to Nova Scotia on our website.
  • You can also contact us by phone at +1 (902) 433-2099 or by e-mail at info@ifne.ca.