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Hire Faster. Spend Less. Grow Your Business.

A simple, government-supported work permit for Canadian employers outside Quebec.

Are you struggling to find reliable workers? The Francophone Mobility Work Permit offers one of the easiest hiring pathways in Canada—fast processing, low cost, and no LMIA requirements.

What Is This Work Permit?  

The Canadian government wants to increase the number of French-speaking people outside Quebec. Because of this national priority, employers can hire foreign workers without the long, expensive LMIA process as long as the worker takes a French test. 

Even though the program focuses on French, workers speak English for daily job duties. Their French ability is simply what qualifies them for the program.  

Key Benefits for Employers

  • Fast worker arrival: Most employees arrive within 3–6 months
  • Any occupation allowed (except low-skilled primary agriculture)
  • No limit on hires
  • Minimum wage permitted (no prevailing wage / median wage rules)
  • No LMIA no advertising, no proving shortages, no government interviews
  • Low cost: Only 230 CAD per job offer (refundable if refused)
  • Employer-specific work permits – workers stay with you for 1–2+ years
  • High approval rates: The program is government-supported and prioritized

Hiring under this program feels almost like hiring local staff—but with more reliability and long-term retention. 

Why This Program Exists

  • Canada is officially bilingual (English & French).
  • French-speaking populations outside Quebec are declining, so the government created this program to bring in more bilingual residents.
  • Workers learn enough French to pass a basic test, but they work in English-speaking environments.
  • Your workplace does not need to use French.

Common Hiring Challenges & How This Program Solves Them

Problem 1: Local Employees

  • Hard to retain
  • Many job options
  • Often leave for higher pay

Problem 2: Traditional Foreign Hiring (LMIA)

  • Long, complicated application
  • Expensive
  • Must pay high median wages
  • Need to prove you tried to hire locals

Solution: Francophone Mobility Work Permit

  • A government-supported hiring pathway that removes nearly all barriers.
  • No LMIA. No recruitment ads. No median wage. No long delays.
  • You hire as if hiring a local worker — and we handle the rest.

Program Features at a Glance

  • Hire confidently – workers are tied to your company
  • Stable long-term employees – employer-specific permits ensure retention
  • Very high approval rate – government priority program
  • No immigration headaches – we manage the entire process
  • Minimal employer effort – only ~1 hour to create and submit a job offer

Costs

  • Government fee: 230 CAD per worker (refunded if the visa is refused or withdrawn)
  • Recruitment fees: Very competitive due to the simple process
  • No LMIA costs
  • No advertising requirements

Hiring Process

  • Find Workers: Find qualified candidates on our platform
  • Provide the job offer: It takes about 1 hour. We handle the paperwork and visa process.
  • Worker arrival: Most workers arrive in 3–6 months, ready to start.

Let us simplify your staffing and help your business grow. 
Connect with us to start hiring under the Francophone Mobility Work Permit. 

Ready to Hire?

Employers: Questions & Answers 

Workers arrive faster, there are no LMIA costs, you can pay standard or minimum wages, and you can hire as many workers as you need. 
It is one of the simplest hiring programs available in Canada today. 

The government fee is 230 CAD per job offer. If the worker’s visa is refused, the government refunds the full 230 CAD. There are no additional government fees for employers. 

No. Employers are not required to pay for flights, housing, relocation, or any other worker expenses. If an employer wants to assist, it is optional — not mandatory.

Yes. These workers are regular, English-speaking candidates who can perform their jobs in English just like any local hire. 

They learn French mainly to meet the government requirement for this special work permit — not because the job needs French. Their French is simply an advantage that allows them to come to Canada more easily under this program. 

For employers, this means you get motivated workers who already speak English for the workplace, plus the added benefit of hiring someone who meets Canada’s bilingual support policy at no extra cost. 

Any Canadian business located outside Quebec—small, medium, or large—can hire under this program. 

There are no complicated commitments on your side. If you have: 

  • A real staffing need
  • The ability to pay the salary
  • A genuine job offer

       ....you are eligible to hire under this work permit stream.

Please feel free to visit this link to find out more about this work permit.  

We are Canada’s largest platform connecting skilled workers with Canadian employers through the Francophone Mobility Work Permit. By supporting Canada’s bilingual policy, we create real opportunities for talent and businesses to grow together.

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© www.francophonemobility.ca does not provide legal advice, and it is not an immigration firm. This website was created in June 2023 to promote the Francophone Mobility Work Permit, aimed at connecting Canadian companies with foreign workers following a decision by the Canadian government, which can be found at this link. Our website strives to become a trusted platform for connecting various parties and service providers to facilitate the utilization of services related to and for the promotion of the Francophone Mobility Work Permit