Updated on September 16, 2024 by canadian immigration experts
RNIP (Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot)
While most immigrants compete with each other in the Express Entry system, trying to raise their points to meet the soaring CRS cut-off score, it might be a good idea for me to look a bit sideways, and consider provincial immigration programs.
RNIP Overview
August 26, 2022 Update
- Expanding the geographic boundaries of the participating communities, to assist more employers
- expanding the range of job offers available to candidates, with specific work experience, and facilitating the filling labor market needs
- allowing communities to participate for a longer period, until August 2024
- helping community partners provide greater support to candidates and employers
- reducing the number of settlement funds for participants
Steps to apply To RNIP
STEP 1: You need to check you meet the requirements of both Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the participating community.
- Work Experience: at least 1 year of full-time work (or an equal amount in part-time work) within the last 3 years, whether continuous or not; OR
Credential: means a degree, diploma, certificate, or trade or apprenticeship from a Canadian publicly funded institution in the community recommending you, as well as a valid temporary resident status during studying.
- Language requirements: Depending on the NOC you are applying different language requirements from the designated language test is required:
- Educational requirement:
- Enough settlement fund: to financially support yourself and your family in the community, unless you’re already working in Canada with a valid work permit.
- $9,162
- $11,407
- $14,023
- $17,026
- $19,310
- $21,779
- $24,248
- Intending to live in the community is a must to participate in the pilot.
STEP 2: You need to find an eligible job with an employer in the participating community you would like to reside. The offered job must be full-time, not seasonal, or permanent and the wage must meet or exceed the job bank’s minimum wage.
STEP 4: Applying for permanent residence if you a community recommends you. The process includes giving your biometrics, filling out required forms, paying fees, and submitting the application.
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