Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

A community-driven program designed to bring skilled workers to smaller rural and northern communities

Important Status Update

RNIP closed for new applications on August 31, 2024. Only previously submitted files are being processed.

Overview

A community-driven program designed to bring skilled workers to smaller rural and northern communities. The RNIP was created to help spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wanted to work and live in participating communities.

Eligibility (While Active)

A valid full-time job offer from a participating community
One year of skilled work experience (or a Canadian post-secondary degree)
Meet language and settlement fund requirements

Process (When Program Was Open)

Get a Job Offer

Secure a job offer from a community employer in a participating community.

Apply for Community Recommendation

Submit application to the community for their recommendation.

Apply for Permanent Residence

Apply for permanent residence through IRCC with community recommendation.

Alternative Programs

Since RNIP is closed, consider these alternatives:

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)
Express Entry programs