The RNIP is a community-driven immigration program designed to help smaller Canadian towns and cities attract skilled workers who want to build a life in quieter, more affordable regions.
It offers a direct pathway to permanent residency for eligible individuals who receive a community recommendation.
You may qualify for the RNIP if you:
Secure full-time, non-seasonal employment from an approved employer in a participating RNIP community.
Submit your application to the local economic development office for a community recommendation.
If accepted, you’ll be endorsed by the community to apply for PR through IRCC.
Submit your PR application to IRCC under the RNIP stream.
The RNIP currently includes communities in:
Each community has its own job board and intake requirements.
Examples include Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Brandon, and Vernon.
To qualify, you must:
Show intent to live permanently in the community
Our licensed immigration professionals assist you with: