Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Open

Federal community pilot. Permanent residence for skilled workers with a job offer from a designated employer in a participating rural community. Not a PNP.

  • IRCC status on 30 Apr 2026: Open.
  • 14 participating communities approve designated employers.
  • Replaced RNIP in practice after that pilot closed on 31 Aug 2024.

Source: IRCC: Rural Community Immigration Pilot · official page Apr 30, 2026 · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Status printed on the live page: Open.

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