FRANCOPHONE MOBILITY PROGRAM

Francophone Mobility Program (Work Permit for Francophone)

Francophone Mobility is an initiative of the Government of Canada which facilitates work permits for skilled Francophone foreign nationals. Its aim is to encourage the growth of vibrant, French-speaking communities across Canada. Francophone Mobility is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption which removes the obligation for employers to obtain the positive LMIA usually required to hire temporary foreign workers. Employers are not expected to offer a French-speaking working environment to Francophone Mobility candidates.

Francophone Mobility Program (Work Permit for Francophone)

Francophone Mobility is an initiative of the Government of Canada which facilitates work permits for skilled Francophone foreign nationals. Its aim is to encourage the growth of vibrant, French-speaking communities across Canada. Francophone Mobility is a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption which removes the obligation for employers to obtain the positive LMIA usually required to hire temporary foreign workers. Employers are not expected to offer a French-speaking working environment to Francophone Mobility candidates.

To qualify for this program, you need to…

The candidate’s habitual language of daily use is French
The candidate is destined to work in a province or territory outside of Quebec
The have a job offer from a Canadian employer under NOC 0, A or B

The officer may or may not ask you for proof of French knowledge, but if they do, they will most likely ask for the TEF exam score. Your TEF Canada score needs to be equivalent to or higher than 207 in Reading, 310 in Writing, 249 in Listening, and 310 in Speaking

The advantages for Candidates:

Common-law & spouse open work permit (for employment over 6 months)
Authorization to study for accompanying dependent children (Primary and Secondary)
Government-funded French-language Settlement Services
A stepping stone for Permanent Residency

If you are from a visa-exempt country such as France or Belgium, you may travel to Canada with the help of an eTA and then apply for the work permit at a port of entry (e.g. at a Canadian airport). If you need a visa to enter Canada, you have to apply online or via a Visa Application Centre. If you are not a US citizen, you also need to give biometrics. If you are married, your spouse may also qualify for an open work permit, which allows them to work for any employers in Canada. Your minor children may also study in Canada without a study permit. All of these are subject to approval by the immigration authorities.

Immigration Options

Francophone mobility could open doors to immigration to Canada under the Express Entry system. For example, if you work for your employer for at least one year, you collect extra points, making it easier for you to apply. Your chances of success depend on many factors such as your age, your knowledge of French or English, your work experience, your ties to Canada, your admissibility to Canada and more.
If you’re struggling to make your dream of moving to Canada a reality, don’t despair. Give us a call today and let our team guide you through the steps of making your wish come true

FRANCOPHONE MOBILITY PROGRAM

Francophone Mobility Program (Work Permit for Francophone)

Francophone Mobility Program (Work Permit for Francophone)

To qualify for this program, you need to…

The candidate’s habitual language of daily use is French

The candidate is destined to work in a province or territory outside of Quebec

The have a job offer from a Canadian employer under NOC 0, A or B

The advantages for Candidates:

Common-law & spouse open work permit (for employment over 6 months)

Authorization to study for accompanying dependent children (Primary and Secondary)

Government-funded French-language Settlement Services

A stepping stone for Permanent Residency

Immigration Options

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