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Francophone Community Immigration Pilot

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

6 months

Application Fee

1,590 CAD

Stay Duration

Permanent Residence

Renewable

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Canada

Cost of Living

8% cheaper than United States

Avg SalaryCA$50,000

Quality of Life

172/200

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Overview

The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) is a Canadian permanent residence program for skilled francophone workers willing to live and work in designated French-minority communities outside Quebec. Applicants must secure a job offer from an approved employer in one of six participating communities.

Processing typically takes 6 months and leads directly to permanent residence — no draw required. Applicants need NCLC 5 French proficiency and one year of related work experience. Spouses may obtain a work permit restricted to the same community. Total fees are CAD 1,590 for the principal applicant.

This visa is ideal for French-speaking skilled workers who have secured a job offer in a Canadian francophone-minority community and want direct PR.

Fee Breakdown

Principal applicant processing fee	990 CAD
Right of Permanent Residence Fee	600 CAD

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Genuine, full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in a participating Francophone-minority community

At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related paid work experience within the past 3 years (exemptions for eligible international student graduates)

French language proficiency test proving minimum benchmark levels (e.g., CLB 5)

Canadian educational credential or foreign equivalent with ECA

Sufficient settlement funds unless currently working legally in Canada under a work permit

Obtain a community recommendation certificate

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Job offer from designated employer

Community recommendation certificate

French language test results

Educational credentials or ECA report

Proof of work experience

Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

Application Process

Find a designated employer in a participating Francophone community and secure a job offer

Obtain a community recommendation from the local community organization

Apply for permanent residence through IRCC using the recommendation certificate

Pay required fees and submit biometrics

Optionally apply for a temporary work permit if needing to work while PR is processing

Verified Claims (11)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Fee Breakdown	Principal applicant processing fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD	canada.ca
Fee Breakdown · Principal applicant processing fee · amount	990.0	canada.ca
Fees	CAD 1,590 (Principal Applicant)	ircc.canada.ca
Language Req	NCLC 5 in all four abilities (speaking, writing, reading, listening); results must be less than 2 ye…	canada.ca
Application Portal	https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pil…	canada.ca
Official Info	https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pil…	canada.ca
Max Stay	Permanent Residence	canada.ca
Name	Francophone Community Immigration Pilot	canada.ca

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Overview

This visa is ideal for French-speaking skilled workers who have secured a job offer in a Canadian francophone-minority community and want direct PR.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Genuine, full-time, permanent job offer from a designated employer in a participating Francophone-minority community

At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related paid work experience within the past 3 years (exemptions for eligible international student graduates)

French language proficiency test proving minimum benchmark levels (e.g., CLB 5)

Canadian educational credential or foreign equivalent with ECA

Sufficient settlement funds unless currently working legally in Canada under a work permit

Obtain a community recommendation certificate

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Job offer from designated employer

Community recommendation certificate

French language test results

Educational credentials or ECA report

Proof of work experience

Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

Application Process