Important information regarding the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) has been made public by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
To be more precise, the agency has declared the Pilot’s launch and the localities that have been selected to apply.
The RCIP provides a route for foreigners who:
- Contribute to addressing employment shortages in specific rural towns in Canada (except from Quebec);
- who wish to establish a long-term residence in these communities.
Which localities are chosen to take part in RCIP?
The IRCC revealed on January 30 that 14 rural areas had been chosen to take part in the trial.
| Communities |
| Pictou County |
| North Bay |
| Sudbury |
| Timmins |
| SaultSt. Marie |
| Altona/Rhineland |
| Thunder Bay |
| Steinbach |
| Brandon |
| Claresholm |
| Moose Jaw |
| Peace Liard |
| North Okanagan Shuswap |
| West Kootenay |
A local economic development organisation will represent each of these communities, and it will collaborate with IRCC to identify worker shortages, suggest reliable businesses, and refer applicants for PR to IRCC.
More information and dates regarding when companies and potential PR candidates can anticipate being able to apply will be made available by the communities.
Who are eligible for RCIP?
RCIP is a community-specific, employer-focused pathway. Every applicant must get a job offer that satisfies specific requirements from a designated employer.
Candidates must possess the following in order to be eligible:
- Experience at work:
Some requirements should be met by this. International grads who fulfill specific requirements may also be exempt from this requirement.
- Real job offer:
An offer of work from a designated employer (one that has been authorized by an organization dedicated to economic development).
- Language ability:
The employment offer’s NOC TEER determines the necessary Canadian Language Benchmark.
- Qualification:
The candidate must possess a minimum of a secondary school diploma.
- Evidence of funds:
Candidates must demonstrate that they have enough money to sustain themselves and their family for a full year.
- Desire to live:
The candidate must plan to live in the community where they will be employed.
- Recommendation certificate:
At the time of application, the candidate must possess a current certificate of recommendation from an organization dedicated to economic development.
It should be noted that applicants who are currently living in Canada must have a valid temporary resident status at the time of application and must maintain that status until they are granted permanent residence.
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) replacement
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP), which ceased accepting new applications in August 2024, is thought to be replaced by this new pilot program.
In order to encourage immigrants to settle in some of Canada’s more isolated areas, RNIP was introduced in 2022.
There are intentions to make RNIP a permanent program, according to a recent announcement from Immigration Minister Marc Miller.
What does it mean to be an immigration pilot?
Pilot programs for immigrants are short-term routes to permanent residency. Pilots typically operate for a maximum of five years before they expire, at which point they stop taking new applications.
Canada conducts immigration pilot programs to stimulate growth in particular industries or locations and to address labor shortages in particular regions or occupations.
The federal government can test new avenues and assess their effectiveness through pilot initiatives.
Future implementation of permanent immigration schemes may result from successful experiments.
To know more about the immigration pilot, contact DK Visa consultant. Our experts will guide you throughout every step to make your journey hassle free.