Program Objective - RNIP

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program is a community-driven program that allows foreign nationals to obtain a job offer to fill labor gaps in Rural and Northern areas of Canada. The program is designed to support economic development in smaller communities by creating a pathway to permanent residence and citizenship for foreign nationals who want to work and live in any one of the participating communities.

Participating Communities

• North Bay, ON
• Sault Ste. Marie, ON
• Thunder Bay, ON
• Sudbury, ON
• Timmins, ON
• Brandon, MB
• Altona/Rhineland, MB
• Claresholm, AB
• Vernon, BC
• West Kootenay, BC
• Moose Jaw, SK

Program Eligibility

• Work Experience Requirements
  • At least one year
• Job Offer Requirements
  • Yes, a valid job offer is required
• Education Requirements
  • Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
• Language Requirements
  • CLB 4 to CLB 6
• Funds or Investment Requirements
  • Must maintain sufficient settlement funds as required by the program.