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Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
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What it is
The RCIP is a five-year federal pilot, running until 2030, that helps smaller communities outside Quebec attract and keep workers. It is employer-driven: you need a job offer from an employer the community has designated, and the community must recommend you before you apply to IRCC. No Express Entry profile is needed.
Who is eligible
- A full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a designated employer, at or above the prevailing wage
- One year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the last three years
- Language results matched to the job: CLB 6 for TEER 0 and 1, CLB 5 for TEER 2 and 3, CLB 4 for TEER 4 and 5
- Canadian high school or the equivalent
- Settlement funds, unless you already work in Canada
- A genuine plan to live in the community
Participating communities are in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
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Service information supplied by Visazone · October 24, 2026. Program requirements can change; confirm the requirements that apply to your circumstances.
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