Francophone Mobility Work Permit - Approved + Timeline
Hi! Just wanted to share my experience incase it’s helpful to someone:
My PGWP expired last year, however I applied for the Francophone Mobility Work Permit (FMP) before it expired. I received maintained status.
I applied WITHOUT TEF/TCF results because unfortunately, I had failed it and the exam dates were hard to secure in time. I did take French courses in college so I pressed my luck and applied with this, along with an explanation letter indicating that I’d be willing to provide more proof if necessary including a phone interview.
Unfortunately, that did not work (nice try), and earlier this year the FMP was refused. I became out of status and stopped working immediately.
I already had the TEF exam booked (listening and speaking modules only) so I took the exam a week later and was able to finally get the scores needed. (Great timing huh..?)
My job was willing to apply again so I reapplied for the FMP AND applied for restoration of status. It’s important to note that IRCC considers you out of status from the day the work permit expires, OR from the day they refused the application. Therefore I had 90 days from refusal to apply (even if my work permit had expired months before).
I included a very detailed explanation with the previous refusal and how I took immediate steps to provide better proof (I.e taking the required exam and obtaining the required NCLC level).
After 2 months, I just got approved last week!