RNIP
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program is an economic pilot program that is targeted to foreign nationals who have obtained a recommendation from a participating community and acquired a job offer within the same community’s boundaries who meet minimum education, settlement fund requirements, and language proficiency. RNIP is one of the recent programs that aims on strengthening smaller communities, especially those in rural areas.
Employers in participating communities will have the opportunity to post employment opportunities. Skilled foreigners who are looking to live and work in Canada will be able to apply for these positions and should you be successful, the community can then recommend you to the government for permanent residence.
Due to decrease in birth rates and early retirements, Canada is urgently looking for skilled individuals. Although there is a high number of skilled immigrants moving to the Great White North, almost 70% of immigrants settle in urban provinces such as Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, leaving large gaps in rural communities. The year 2020 began with the opening of a 5-year pilot program to immigrate to rural and northern communities. The RNIP will help smaller communities attract, integrate and employ qualified foreign workers to meet their economic development and labor market needs.
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot helps address the labor needs of the Canadian agri-food sector. This program offers a permanent residence for non-seasonal workers and experienced in certain occupations and industries. It will run until May 2023.
The agri-food industry is one of the major contributors to Canada’s economic vitality and growth, supporting 1 in 8 jobs nationwide. In 2019, the agricultural export sector has reached a new high record, reaching $67 billion. The Agri-food Immigration Pilot will accept applications up to 14th May 2023.
Home Support Worker Pilot
The Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada reported through its website that the pilot program for Home Support Worker is still open and is still accepting applications.
The agri-food industry is one of the major contributors to Canada’s economic vitality and growth, supporting 1 in 8 jobs nationwide. In 2019, the agricultural export sector has reached a new high record, reaching $67 billion. The Agri-food Immigration Pilot will accept applications up to 14th May 2023.