Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP): PR for French-Speaking Workers
The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) is a federal program that gives French-speaking skilled workers a route to permanent residence by working and settling in one of six Francophone-minority communities outside Quebec. IRCC launched it alongside the Rural Community Immigration Pilot in early 2025 and lists it as open in 2026.
How it works
- You need a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community.
- You must show French at NCLC 5 or higher in all four abilities on TEF Canada or TCF Canada, at least one year (1,560 hours) of related paid work experience in the past three years (unless you are a recent graduate who is exempt), an education credential (assessed if it was earned outside Canada), and settlement funds unless you are already working in Canada on a valid work permit.
- The community recommends you, and then you apply to IRCC.
Participating communities
The six communities include the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick and Sudbury, Timmins and the Superior East Region in Ontario. See IRCC's page for the full list.
Get help from a licensed consultant
I can check whether your French ability, job offer and community fit the pilot and prepare your application. No one can guarantee a recommendation or an approval.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to speak French? Yes, the pilot has a French-language requirement.
Do I need a job offer? Yes, from a designated employer in a participating community.
Can I live in Quebec? No, the communities are outside Quebec.
Sources: IRCC, Francophone Community Immigration Pilot; law-firm summaries.
This page is general information, not legal advice on your situation.