The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community driven program designed to extend the benefits economically of immigration to smaller communities. This is done by creating a path to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers looking to live and work in the participating communities
Participating Communities and their Website
| North Bay. ON | Website coming soon |
| Sudbury, ON | https://investsudbury.ca |
| Timmins, ON | www.timminsedc.com |
| Sault Ste Marie, ON | www.welcometossm.com |
| Thunder Bay, ON | www.gotothunderbay.com |
| Brandon, MB | www.economicdevelopmentbrandon.com |
| Altona/Rhineland, MB | www.seedrgpa.com |
| Moose Jaw, SK | https://www.moosejawrnip.ca/ |
| Claresholm, AB | www.claresholm.ca |
| Vernon, BC | https://rnip-vernon.ca |
| West Kootenay, BC | https://wk-rnip.ca/ |
What can you expect from the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program:
Since this pilot program is community driven, the community will
- Assess prospective candidates who
- Best fit the needs of the community economically
- Have the intention of staying in the community
- Have an employment opportunity that meets the community requirements
- Connect newcomers with members of the community for settlement services and mentoring opportunities
- Recommend candidates for permanent residence to the IRCC for final decision
Steps to applying for PR under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot:
There are 4 steps to applying for permanent residence under this pilot:
- Must meet both
- IRCC eligibility requirements and
- Community specific requirements
- Find an eligible job within one of the participating communities
- Submit your application for recommendation to the community once you have a valid job offer
- If a community recommends you, you can now apply for permanent residence.
Important Note:
On each community’s website, they will have their own
- Job search process
- Additional eligibility requirements
- Community recommendation application process
Visit the community’s website to view specific requirements.
Eligibility Requirements: Who can apply
To be deemed eligible for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, the IRCC has a list of eligibility requirements. You must:
- Meet or exceed the language requirements
- Meet or exceed education requirements
- Have qualifying work experience have graduated from a post-secondary learning institution in the recommending community
- Intend to live in the community
- Settlement funds- have enough money to support your transition into the community
- Meet all community specific requirements
Providing you meet all of these requirements, you can now start looking for an eligible job within the community.
General Requirements
For all community applications, you must
- Provide proof that you meet all requirements
- Have an eligible job offer
If a community recommends, you can apply for permanent residence.
Community Requirements:
Each community has its own unique recommendation process. The community website will tell you:
- What documents you need to apply
- How the application process work.
Akrami and Associates
The application process for the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program is very detailed and complex. Between the IRCC requirements and each community’s individual requirements, it is recommended to have the assistance and guidance of a trained and qualified legal representative. Here at Akrami and Associates, our representatives are just that. Contact us today to inquiry. 416-477-2545 or info@thevisa.ca
With Akrami and Associates, there is always a way!
Natalie Nelofar Sahibi BSc (Hon) J.D.Natalie Sahibi US Immigration Lawyer Natalie is a dedicated lawyer practicing in immigration law. Over the course of her career, she has successfully represented a diverse clientele in a broad range of complex cases. Her practice area focuses on complex immigration matters, appeals, judicial reviews, corporate litigation, government investigations, and white-collar criminal matters. She welcomes any type of challenge and makes it her mission to offer support to her clients that not only benefit them now but help them secure a future of growth. Upon graduating in Neuroscience and Biology with Honours from the University of Toronto Magna Cum Laude, Natalie moved to California where she pursued her career aspirations within the realm of law. She is the recipient of numerous academic awards, including several certificates of merit (highest-grade award) and graduated in the top 10% of her law school class. She is a successful lawyer in good standing with the State Bar of California, specializing in complex corporate litigation and immigration law. Natalie understands that behind each case she represents, there are individuals with families and the communities they serve. Her previous experience in the fraud unit at the Orange County District Attorney's Office helped cultivate her passion to serve the public and fiercely advocate for justice. Furthermore, her experience at the Litigation Law Group enabled her to develop strong litigation skills and robust work ethic. She employs her advocacy skills to zealously represent her clients in the courtroom and through all stages of representation. Natalie is fluent in Farsi, Arabic, and French. She is also active in various global organizations committed to the empowerment minorities. Clients can expect nothing less than excellence, dedication, and candour from Natalie.