Rural and Northern Immigration
Pilot (RNIP)
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a program in Canada that aims to attract skilled immigrants to smaller communities. RNIP participating communities have a demonstrated need for skilled labor and have made a commitment to support the integration of immigrants into their local labor markets and communities. Indian immigrants may be interested in this program as a way to permanently settle in Canada and contribute to the economic growth of smaller communities.
There are 11 Communities participating in this 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).
Eligibility
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Have a job offer from a participating RNIP community
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You need minimum one year of work experience in the last three years.
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IELTS CLB - 6 is needed for TEER 0 or TEER 1 jobs
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IELTS CLB – 5 is needed for TEER 2 or TEER 3 jobs
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IELTS CLB – 4 is needed for TEER 4 jobs
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Education - secondary (high school) or post-secondary (If you have a foreign education, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required.
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The applicant need minimum fund to support self and the dependents.
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If you are in Canada at the time of your application, you need to have a temporary resident status.
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The candidate can apply for the permanent residence after receiving the community recommendation.
Note
RNIP participating communities may have an additional eligibility requirements, so it is important to check with the specific
community from where you have
received a job offer.