Francophone Community Immigration

Explore Canada’s targeted pathways for skilled workers to settle outside major cities through the Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots.

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot connects candidates with designated employers in 14 rural areas, while the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot does the same in 6 French-minority communities. Both programs offer direct routes to permanent residence via job offers, optional work permits, and community recommendations—no need for national Express Entry.

Learn about eligibility, language and education requirements, job offer steps, and how to settle in your chosen community. Stay updated on participating locations, open status, and mandatory timelines.