Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Canada

In order to direct the migrant population to small rural communities in search of labor and thus protect their economy, this migration program was created in 2019.

Benefits

• Allows you to access permanent residency.
• Less competition for job offers.
• Possibility to change jobs.

Requirements

1. Obtain a job offer within the community.

2. Obtain a recommendation from the community. To do this, you must meet:

   • 2.1. Have graduated from a public post-secondary educational institution in the community or have proven qualified work experience with: * 2.1.1. At least 1,560 hours (approximately 1 year) worked in the last 3 years, * 2.1.2. Paid, * 2.1.3. In one or more occupations and with one or more employers, * 2.1.4. As a subordinate worker, * 2.1.5. Either inside or outside Canada. * 2.1.6. In a position at the same level as the job offer according to the NOC (National Occupational Classification) system, as follows: * a. For TEER 0 or 1 jobs: Experience in a TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 position. * b. For TEER 2 or 3 jobs: Experience in a TEER 1, 2, 3, or 4 position. * c. For TEER 4 jobs: Experience in a TEER 1 (only for health-related jobs), 2, 3, or 4 position. * d. For TEER 5 jobs: Experience in a TEER 5 position. * TEER 0: Management or senior administrative occupations. E.g.: Financial or marketing manager, public relations director, general manager, etc. TEER 1: Occupations that generally require a university degree. E.g.: Consultants, engineers, designers, etc. TEER 2: Occupations that generally require a technical, technological, or bachelor's degree or at least 2 years of experience; supervisory occupations. E.g.: Laboratory technicians, IT technician, mechanical technician, etc. TEER 3: Occupations that generally require a technical, technological, or bachelor's degree or less than 2 years of experience or more than 6 months in that role. E.g.: Bakers, dental assistants, etc. TEER 4: Occupations that generally require a high school diploma or many weeks of experience in the role. E.g.: Nannies, shop assistants, assistants, etc. TEER 5: Occupations that do not require formal education or long training. E.g.: Farmers, gardeners, delivery personnel, etc.
   • 2.2. Meet the minimum language requirements based on the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) or NCLC (Niveaux de Compétence Linguistique Canadiens).
   • 2.3. Meet the minimum educational standards. That is: 1. 2.3.1. Have a high school diploma or the diploma, certificate, or degree of a Canadian post-secondary school. 2. 2.3.2. Obtain recognition of your foreign degree as equivalent to a Canadian degree through an ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) issued by a Canadian organization or professional body within 5 years prior to application.
   • 2.4. Have sufficient economic resources to support your entire family (even if they are not traveling with you).
   • 2.5. Declare your intention to live in the community.
   • 2.6. Meet the specific requirements of the chosen community.

3. Apply for permanent residency.

Can I apply without a job offer?

It is mandatory to have a job offer beforehand.

What is the difference from a work permit?

This program allows you to access permanent residency, whereas a work permit only grants you temporary residence.

Once in Canada, can I change jobs or communities?

You will not be able to change jobs or communities while your permanent residency is being processed.