FrenchOpenFederal program
Francophone Community Immigration Pilot
The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot supports French speakers settling in francophone minority communities outside Quebec.
Who it's for
- French-speaking candidates with a job offer in a participating community.
- Willing to settle in a francophone minority community.
Key requirements
- French at NCLC 7 or higher
- A valid Canadian job offer
Requirements are simplified for planning. Always confirm the full, current criteria on the official page before you apply.
Estimated processing time
Community-driven: securing endorsement and a job offer comes first, then the federal PR stage (several months to over a year).
Official source
Open the official program page
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