Francophone Mobility Program
What is the Francophone Mobility Program
Under the Francophone Mobility Program (Mobilité Francophone Canada), employers are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
The LMIA process is known for its complexity and extensive bureaucracy, which many employers prefer to avoid.
Francophone individuals are eligible to obtain a work permit without an LMIA for job offers in any field, except for primary agriculture positions classified under TEER 4 and 5.
This option is beneficial for Canadian employers as it streamlines the immigration procedure and reduces expenses.
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Advantages for Employers
- No need for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
- Saves Employer time and cost: Expenses are $230 per worker, significantly less than the $1000 per worker required for the LMIA process.
- Work permits under Francophone Mobility can be renewed.
- No requirement to meet the prevailing wage.
- Advance job advertising is not necessary.
- Workers receive employer specific work permit.
- No cap on number of applicants can participate in this program.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Be destined to live and work in a province or territory outside Quebec
- Have an offer of employment in either
- A high-skilled occupation or
- High-skilled occupations are considered to be those in
the TEER category 0, 1, 2 or 3.
- High-skilled occupations are considered to be those in
- A low-skilled occupation
- Low-skilled occupations are considered to be those in the TEER category 4 and 5.
Exception: Applicants who have an offer of employment in a low-skilled occupation in a
primary agriculture sector, are not eligible to apply for a work permit under this program.
- Low-skilled occupations are considered to be those in the TEER category 4 and 5.
- A high-skilled occupation or
- Prove to an officer that they meet the French language proficiency (speaking and listening) at
a CLB / NCLC level 5 or higher
- The business must be actively operating in Canada, registered, and must be compliant with IRCC & ESDC in relation to hiring and employment of foreign workers.
- Employer must be financially stable to cover the foreign worker salary.
- Create an online job offer through the IRCC Employer Portal and obtain an offer of employment number that required for the work permit application of the temporary foreign worker.
- Provide the foreign worker with a signed job offer letter that explicitly describes their role, including the job title, responsibilities, salary, and benefits.
What Are The Advantages for Francophone Speakers Under Express Entry
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Francophones who achieve a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or higher in French can earn an extra 50 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
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Those who score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or didn’t take an English test) can earn extra 25 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
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Those who score NCLC 7 or higher on all four French language skills and scored CLB 5 or higher in all four English Skills can earn extra 50 points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS).
Family members and dependents for the Francophone Mobility Program
Dependent children of the main applicant can apply for study permits.
Spouses and common-law partners are also eligible for a spousal open work permit for the duration of the validity of the main applicant’s work permit.
If you are a Francophone individual eager to take advantage of this unique opportunity, or an employer looking to streamline your hiring of skilled Francophone workers, our team is here to assist. WEICS provides complete assistance from eligibility assessment to application finalization, ensuring a smooth process for your transition to Canada. For expert guidance and a successful application under the Francophone Mobility Program, choose WEICS. Contact us today to start your journey.
