Francophone Student Pilot PR Pathway

Maya left Benin with a suitcase and resolve. She enrolled in a French program outside Quebec. She learned fast, volunteered often, and built community. She discovered the Francophone student pilot through friends. She then mapped a path to permanent residence.

The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) boosts Francophone communities outside Quebec. It encourages French study and future settlement. It also opens a clear path to permanent residence. Moreover, it reduces barriers for French-speaking applicants from some regions. These regions include parts of Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Who The Pilot Targets

IRCC seeks more French-speaking international students. Officers view them as vital to community growth. They also view them as future professionals across many sectors. Therefore, the program selects students for French programs outside Quebec. These students then help grow local education and labour market...