Canada · Permanent Residency

Francophone Community Immigration Pilot

Targets French-speaking foreign workers settling in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec, promoting bilingualism and the demographic vitality of French-speaking communities across Canada.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

French-speaking and bilingual skilled workers seeking Canadian permanent residence outside Quebec.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Job offer in a participating Francophone minority community outside Quebec
  • Demonstrated French language proficiency (minimum NCLC 5 or 7 depending on TEER)
  • Educational credential assessment and qualifying work experience
  • Commitment to settle and integrate in the Francophone community
Process

How the process works

  1. Obtain job offer from community-designated employer
  2. Receive community recommendation
  3. Lodge PR application with IRCC
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • TEF Canada / TCF Canada test results, community endorsement, employment contract, ECA
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Part of Canada's ambitious strategic target to welcome 6-8%+ Francophone immigrants outside Quebec.

Official source: IRCC — Francophone Immigration. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

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