All you want to know about The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program
This program encourages people with skills, education, and work experience to apply for permanent residency, which will contribute to the Canadian economy. The rural and northern migration pilot is a community-driven project. RNIP aims to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wish to work and live in one of the participating communities.
Who can apply?
If you meet the eligibility requirements and plan to settle permanently in one of the following participating communities, you can apply through the Northern and Rural Immigration Pilot Program:
- North Bay, ON
- Sudbury, ON
- Timmins, ON
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Brandon, MB
- Altona/Rhineland, MB
- Moose Jaw, SK
- Claresholm, AB
- Vernon, BC
- West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC
