Francophone Mobility Program
No LMIA for French‑Speaking Professionals

Work in Canada (outside Quebec) without a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • French proficiency: Oral and written French at CLB 5 or higher (test results required)
  • Job offer from a Canadian employer in any province except Quebec
  • Employer only needs to pay the compliance fee ($1,000) – no recruitment/advertising required
  • Job can be any TEER level (0‑5)

Processing & Duration

Because there is no LMIA, IRCC processes Francophone Mobility applications in 2‑4 weeks (online). Work permits are usually for 2 years, and are employer‑specific (closed) but can be extended.

Employer Benefits

  • No need to prove inability to hire a Canadian
  • No advertising requirements
  • Fast, predictable process
  • Helps meet Francophone immigration targets outside Quebec

Application Steps

1. Take an approved French test (TEF or TCF Canada) – CLB 5 minimum
2. Employer offers a job and pays the compliance fee
3. Apply for work permit online (outside or inside Canada)
4. Receive work permit – typically 2‑4 weeks

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If you speak French (CLB 5+), you can work in Canada without an LMIA. We can help you find an employer and prepare your application.

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