Adults
Access free legal services related to immigration law
Immigration law services
Our Francophone Legal Clinic in Ottawa offers several free legal services for low-income individuals who need legal services or consultation. We have lawyers specialized in immigration law who can assist you with requests such as:
- Applying for permanent residence on humanitarian grounds
- Seeking sponsorship for humanitarian reasons
- Obtaining advice on temporary statuses and immigration options
Note: Si vous avez une demande d’asile, communiquez avec Aide juridique Ontario au 1-800-668-8258 (sans frais)
A program for newcomers that leads to employment
Experica
Experica is a 12-week job mentoring program that supports newcomers in finding their first job in Canada within their field of expertise. Throughout the program, participants are matched with an unpaid workplace placement opportunity and engage in individual and group coaching sessions, and commit to job search blocks.
At the end of the program, 85% of participants secure employment in their field of expertise!
- Discovering Canadian professional culture
- Obtaining references
- Building a professional support network
- Improving job-related skills
- Participating in a supportive and collaborative environment
* Eligibility criteria: Permanent residents, accepted refugees, capable of communicating in French and English. People who have not worked in their field of expertise since arriving in Canada.
Be available full-time
To be considered for the program, candidates must be able to commit to an unpaid placement of 24 hours per week as well as a minimum of 11 hours per week dedicated to job searching. The program can also accommodate individuals with part-time jobs or course schedules, but additional discussion will be required.
To be considered for the program, candidates must be able to commit to an unpaid placement of 24 hours per week as well as a minimum of 11 hours per week dedicated to job searching. The program can also accommodate individuals with part-time jobs or course schedules, but additional discussion will be required.
The program targets any profession in an office environment that does not require Canadian certification to practice. This could include, for example, an accounting clerk, administrative or executive assistant, human resources assistant, web designer, etc
Children and families?
Resources for newcomers
