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Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

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Overview

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.

Who Is RNIP For?

You may qualify for the RNIP if you:

  • Have a valid job offer from an employer in a participating rural or northern community
  • Meet the eligibility criteria set by both IRCC and the local community

  • Are looking to live and work long-term in one of these smaller communities
  • Are a skilled worker with qualifying work experience and language proficiency


How the RNIP Works

Get a Job Offer

Secure full-time, non-seasonal employment from an approved employer in a participating RNIP community.

Apply to the Community

Submit your application to the local economic development office for a community recommendation.

Receive Recommendation

If accepted, you’ll be endorsed by the community to apply for PR through IRCC.

Apply for Permanent Residence

Submit your PR application to IRCC under the RNIP stream.

Participating Provinces and Territories

The RNIP currently includes communities in:

  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia

 

Each community has its own job board and intake requirements.
Examples include Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Brandon, and Vernon.

General Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, you must:

  • Have at least 1 year of continuous work experience in the last 3 years (or be a recent graduate in some communities)

  • Have a valid job offer in an eligible NOC category (TEER 0–3)

  • Meet language requirements (CLB 5 or higher depending on job type)

  • Meet education requirements (high school or higher with ECA if foreign)




Show intent to live permanently in the community


How We Help

Our licensed immigration professionals assist you with:

  • Finding eligible job opportunities through local RNIP boards
  • Preparing your community application and supporting documents
  • Ensuring your IRCC application is complete and compliant
  • Responding to procedural fairness letters, if needed
  • Transitioning to PR with full legal support

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