Two languages are spoken in Canada: English and French. Both are offered in federal public services.
Languages, for example, Quebec is the only province where the official language is French, New Brunswick is
the only officially bilingual province, and in the rest of the provinces and territories, the official language is English.
The Francophone Mobility Program aims to attract foreign workers from any
nationality to work in any province or territory of Canada, except in the province of
Quebec. The required level of French is intermediate.
Furthermore, for foreign workers under this immigration modality, an LMIA is not required.
In other words, by meeting the program requirements you could obtain a work permit in Canada.
The requirements to apply are:
- Any nationality can apply; it's a program for all foreign workers.
- Comply with the general conditions of the program
- Demonstrate a minimum level of French NLCL 5: conversational French level.
- Having a job offer with a Canadian company (in the TEER category)
- Intention to live outside the province of Quebec.
Can I bring my family?
Your school-age children will be able to study at school for free with a study permit.
Your partner could have an open work permit if the main applicant's job offer is from
16 months.
There are several advantages to this program, for example:
- Exempt from an LMIA, meaning the company is not required to hire a Canadian permanent resident.
- It is a relatively faster process than others, since you don't need the LMIA, you only need to send the application for the Work permit.
- You can bring your partner and children: when you submit your job application, you can include your family.
To demonstrate your level of French, it is necessary to take an official TEF speaking and listening exam.
TCF. Generally, to achieve this level it is necessary to study and learn for an average period
5 months old.