The Francophone mobility work permit makes it easier for Canadian employers to hire you without a labour market impact assessment, if you meet certain requirements and you are destined to live and work outside the province of Quebec.

To be eligible, you must:

• meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit

• live and work in 1 of the 9 Canadian provinces or 3 territories outside Quebec

• be able to prove that your speaking and listening skills in French are at an intermediate level

  • This would be equivalent to a level 5 or higher in the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) scale.

• have an offer of employment for a job that’s classified under any Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system unless the offer of employment is for a job in a primary agriculture occupation under TEER 4 and 5

Steps your Canadian employer must take before you apply:

• submit an offer of employment to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through the Employer Portal using LMIA exemption code C16 for Mobilité Francophone

• pay a $230 employer compliance fee

• give you an offer of employment number: a 7-digit number required for your application

Bringing your family with you:

If your spouse, common-law partner or dependent children want to work in Canada, they may be able to apply for an open work permit.

Your dependent children may also be able to go to school or university while you’re working in Canada.

Do you speak French and would you like to know more about you eligibility under the Francophone Mobility program? Schedule an Initial Consultation to receive personalized assistance and guidance towards your immigration journey.

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