New Permanent Resident Stream: Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot

The IRCC has announced a new Immigration program called the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), generally to attract newcomers into rural areas. It follows its predecessor, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, but targets 11 participating communities.

What is the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot?

The IRCC has announced a new Immigration program called the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), generally to attract newcomers into rural areas. It follows its predecessor, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, but targets 11 participating communities.

Generally, the program seeks to address the labour needs of selected rural communities to enhance their economic and social growth. Eventually, it allows a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live there.

This program and more information will be available later this year; and for the most part, expects newcomers by as early as 2020.