The government has prolonged a study-to-immigrate program for eligible French-speaking students seeking to settle outside Quebec.

The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) allows qualified foreign nationals to obtain permanent residency without needing a job offer, and the program’s deadline has been extended until August 2027.

The FMCSP offers students a more direct path to permanent residency compared to the traditional journey of transitioning from a study permit, to a post-graduation work permit, and then to the Canadian Experience Class.