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Francophone Mobility Program

LMIA-exempt work permit for French-speaking foreign workers taking positions outside Quebec.

Estimated Cost

$635

Processing Time

~1 months

Validity

36 months

Description

The Francophone Mobility program is an LMIA-exempt pathway under the International Mobility Program that allows Canadian employers outside Quebec to hire French-speaking or bilingual foreign workers. This supports the Government of Canada's commitment to Francophone immigration outside Quebec. Workers must demonstrate French language ability and have a genuine job offer from an employer outside Quebec. The program provides significant advantages in Express Entry with category-based draws featuring lower CRS cut-offs for French-speaking candidates.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-01

Timeline

Processing Time
14 days – 2 months

Average: 1 months

Visa Validity
3 years

Path to Residency

Path to Citizenship

~7 years

Requirements

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Estimated Total$635