French-speaking citizens of these nations have a direct route to securing permanent residency
The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP), a new initiative aimed at attracting French-speaking students from select countries, was launched on August 26, 2024. This programme offers a direct pathway for permanent residency (PR) upon graduation, providing a more certain route compared to the traditional study permit to Post-Graduation Work Permit to Canadian Experience Class (CEC) pathway.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the FMCSP, applicants must be citizens of one of the 33 eligible countries listed, reside outside Canada at the time of application, and have sufficient French-language proficiency (NCLC 5 in all four language abilities). Additionally, they must have a letter of acceptance from a participating designated learning institution (DLI) for an eligible study program outside Quebec.
Participating DLIs
The FMCSP currently includes 14 participating French-language or bilingual DLIs outside Quebec, such as Collège Boreal, Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, Collège Éducacentre, Collège La Cité, Collège Mathieu, Université de Hearst, Université de Moncton, Université de l'Ontario français, Université Laurentienne, Université Saint Paul, University of Alberta, University of Ottawa, University of Regina, and York University. More institutions may be added to the list as they confirm their participation in the FMCSP.
Financial Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient funds to pay for tuition fees and living expenses for themselves and accompanying family members. To show they meet the financial requirement, they may use any combination of the following documents: Canadian bank account, Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC), proof of a student or education loan, personal bank statements, bank draft, receipts or proof of payment for tuition and on-campus housing, a letter from the individual or institution providing financial support, evidence of funding received from a Canadian source, and/or evidence of a scholarship or Canadian-funded education program.
Application Process
Eligible foreign nationals must apply online through their IRCC Secure Account to apply for a FMCSP study permit. In select circumstances, one may be able to apply through their local visa office. During the application process, applicants must indicate that they are exempt from submitting a provincial or territorial attestation letter.
Accompaniment and Support
Your spouse, common-law partner, and/or dependent children may be able to accompany you to Canada if they are eligible for a visitor visa, study permit, or open work permit. As a participant in the FCMSP, you will have access to settlement services during your studies.
Biometrics and Travel Requirements
Biometrics may be required and must be provided in person at a visa application centre within 30 days. Depending on your entry requirements, you will either receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa. If your application is successful, you will receive a port of entry (POE) letter of introduction.
Permanent Residency
Upon successful completion of their studies, participants may be eligible to apply for Canadian PR if they currently live in Canada, outside Quebec, hold valid temporary resident status in Canada, and have earned an eligible degree or diploma through participation in the FMCSP.
Fees and Cap
The application processing fee for the FMCSP is $150. The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot has a set cap of 2,300 FCMSP study permit applications for the first year.
The specific list of the 33 countries eligible to participate in the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot is not provided in the available search results. For more information and updates on the FMCSP, visit the IRCC website.
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