Coming Canada

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a permanent residence pathway for skilled foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of Canada's smaller communities. It is community-driven, meaning the community recommends candidates based on local job offers and their fit in the area, with the goal of attracting and retaining immigrants to help rural areas grow and address labor shortages. To qualify for the RCIP, you need to meet both IRCC's requirements and the specific community's requirements. IRCC Eligibility Requirements: Valid Job Offer: You must have a valid job offer from a designated employer in a participating community. Work Experience or Education: You need one year of continuous paid full-time work experience in the last 3 years . Alternatively, if you do not have the required work experience, you must have graduated from a publicly funded post-secondary institution in the community . Language Requirements: A minimum of CLB 5 is required, thou...

Because of the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), your applications won't be processed normally. And the processing might longer than usual. Canadians trying to return to Canada, vulnerable people, and people who perform or support essential services such as those related to agriculture, agri-food and health care are being prioritized.   You can Apply Online If you’re applying for a study permit, you should  apply online . This applies to both categories - those who are outside of Canada and those who are already in Canada. When you apply, you should submit all the possible documents needed for a complete application . You must also include a  letter of explanation for any documents that are missing  due to COVID-19. You can apply on paper on If you are unable to apply online because of a disability or because there’s a  problem with the online application .   If you plan to  study in Quebec , you must provide a valid Quebec Acceptanc...