The Francophone Mobility program allows for skilled workers with native French language skills to apply for work permits in Canada if they have a job offer in Canada outside of Quebec. The program aims to settle francophones outside of Quebec through the program. 

 

Requirements of the Francophone Mobility Program

• French language: You must be able to show native level proficiency in French, a language test may be required if the officer has doubts about your language ability 

• Job offer in Canada: You must have a skilled job offer for full-time employment outside of Quebec (National Occupation Level 0, A or B) with a Canadian Employer 

• Work experience and training: You must be able to show that you are qualified to work in this position 

 

Benefits of the program:

• Job offer is exempt from the requirement of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), meaning that your employer does not have to undergo recruitment activities 

• The job offer does not need to meet the median wage requirements that are associated with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program 

• You can bring your family - as the position must be level NOC 0, A or B you can bring your spouse/ common-law partner and dependent children

 

Who is the Francophone Mobility Program for?

• Applicants who have native or near native ability in French, in particular nationals of: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Monaco, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritius, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Senegal, Reunion, or other applicants who have a near native level of French 

• Applicants who have a skilled job offer outside of Quebec

• Applicants who are wishing to extend their IEC work permit who need to work longer in Canada before they qualify for permanent residence

• Applicants are in Quebec working who are wishing to apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry program 

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