The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) is a community-driven immigration program designed to help smaller and remote communities in Canada attract and retain skilled foreign workers.

This program connects employers with international candidates to fill local labor shortages and supports long-term settlement in participating communities.

Participating Communities

The RNIP includes the following communities:

  • North Bay, Ontario
  • Sudbury, Ontario
  • Timmins, Ontario
  • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
  • Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Brandon, Manitoba
  • Altona/Rhineland, Manitoba
  • Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
  • Claresholm, Alberta
  • Vernon, British Columbia
  • West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), British Columbia
How the Program Works
  1. Job Offer: Secure a job offer from an employer in a participating community
  2. Community Recommendation: Apply for recommendation from the community
  3. Apply for PR: Submit permanent residence application
  4. Move to Canada: Settle in the community and start working
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid job offer in a participating community
  • Minimum 1 year (1,560 hours) of work experience in the past 3 years OR recent graduate from a local institution
  • Meet language requirements based on NOC level
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if applicable
  • Sufficient settlement funds
  • Intention to live in the community
Community Recommendation Factors
  • Intent to live in the community
  • Job offer and local economic demand
  • Work experience and skills
  • Connection to the community
Work Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of paid work experience (1,560 hours)
  • Experience must be within the last 3 years
  • Can be full-time or equivalent part-time
  • Must match NOC job duties
  • Self-employment does not count

Note: International graduates from eligible local institutions may be exempt from work experience requirements.

Education Requirements
  • Canadian high school diploma or equivalent
  • Foreign education must be verified through ECA
  • ECA must be less than 5 years old
Job Offer Requirements
  • Full-time, permanent job offer
  • Wage must meet Canadian standards
  • Job must match candidate’s experience
  • Employer must comply with labor laws
Language Requirements
  • NOC 0 or A: CLB 6
  • NOC B: CLB 5
  • NOC C or D: CLB 4
Settlement Funds

Candidates must show proof of funds to support themselves and their family:

Family Members Required Funds (CAD)
1 $8,922
2 $11,107
3 $13,654
4 $16,579
5 $18,803
6 $21,207
7 or more $23,611

* Applicants already working legally in Canada may be exempt from showing settlement funds.

Getting Your Visa

Our company, Manna Salwa Tourism and Migration Service, provides complete support including job search assistance, community application guidance, documentation, and full visa processing.

Contact us today to apply for the RNIP program.