Guide 7: RNIP Community Criteria
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SUMMARY
When applying under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (➨Page), your application for a community recommendation may be prioritized by the Selection Committee based on a number of selection factors. Below you can find the selection criteria for each participating community:
- North Bay, ON (➨immilib.com/RNIP-NB-Criteria)
- Sudbury, ON (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Sudbury-Criteria)
- Timmins, ON (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Timmins-Criteria)
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON (➨immilib.com/RNIP-SSM-Criteria)
- Thunder Bay, ON (➨immilib.com/RNIP-TB-Criteria)
- Brandon, MB (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Brandon-Criteria)
- Altona / Rhineland, MB (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Altona-Criteria)
- Moose Jaw, SK (➨immilib.com/RNIP-MJ-Criteria)
- Claresholm, AB (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Claresholm-Criteria)
- Vernon, BC (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Vernon-Criteria)
- West Kootenay, BC (➨immilib.com/RNIP-WK-Criteria)
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NORTH BAY, ON
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-NB-Criteria)
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Language Ability | To be determined by North Bay RNIP |
| Factor 2: Age | |
| Factor 3: Valid Driver’s Licence | |
| Factor 4: Living in a Small Community | |
| Factor 5: Relative or Friends in North Bay | |
| Factor 6: Visit North Bay | |
| Factor 7: Related Work Experience | |
| Factor 8: Working in North Bay | |
| Factor 9: Post-Secondary Education in North Bay | |
| Factor 10: Temporary Status in North Bay | |
| Factor 11: Spouse Adaptability |
Factor 1: Language Ability
To assess whether you have the skill set required in the community and whether you have the required skill set for their occupation in the community, your English or French language proficiency must exceed the minimum language requirement for the intended occupation in the community
Your knowledge of both official languages will also be taken into account.
Factor 2: Age
To assess whether you have the skill set required in the community, you score based on your age on the day the application is received.
Factor 3: Valid Driver’s e
To establish an intention to reside in the community and a skill set required in the community, your possession of a valid driver’s e from within Canada or their current country of residence will be considered.
Factor 4: Living in a Small Community
Your past residence in and level of familiarity with, rural and remote communities is being taken into account to demonstrate your connection to the community and intention to reside in the community.
Factor 5: Relative or Friends in North Bay
Your familial or friendship ties to an established member of the community is being considered to demonstrate your connection to the community. The family member must be a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen aged 18 years or older, and has been living within the boundaries of North Bay for a minimum of two (2) years.
Factor 6: Visit North Bay
Your undertaking of an exploratory visit of North Bay for at least five (5) nights of stay is being taken to account to demonstrate your connection to the community and your intention to reside in the community.
Factor 7: Related Work Experience
Your undertaking of an exploratory visit of North Bay for at least five (5) nights of stay is being taken to account to demonstrate your connection to the community and your intention to reside in the community.
Factor 8: Working in North Bay
Your current work for an employer who has provided the employment offer, in being considered to demonstrate your connection to the community and intention to reside in the community.
Your current employment for any employer in North Bay, shows your connection to the community.
Factor 9: Post-secondary Education in North Bay
Your education at a public post-secondary institution within the boundaries of North Bay, shows your connection to the community.
Factor 10: Temporary Status in North Bay
If you lawfully reside within the boundaries of North Bay at the time of application, it demonstrates your connection to the community.
Factor 11: Spouse Adaptability
Your spouse or common-law partner’s demonstrated adaptability to contribute to the economic and social life in North Bay, will be taken into account to establish an intention to reside in North Bay or a connection to the community, in the form of:
- Work experience in an occupation from an eligible NOC group, or related to one of the priority in-demand NOC groups.
- A valid job offer by, or is currently employed from an employer within the boundaries of North Bay.
- Knowledge of one or both of Canada’s two official languages.
- Current or previous education at a public post-secondary institution within the boundaries of North Bay.
SUDBURY, ON
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Sudbury-Criteria)
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Age | 20 |
| Factor 2: Work Experience | 25 |
| Factor 3: Knowledge of Second Official Language | 50 |
| Factor 4: Priority Occupations | 100 |
| Factor 5: Spouse’s Language Ability | 80 |
| Factor 6: Spouse’s Work Experience | 10 |
| Factor 7: Spouse’s Employment Status | 75 |
| Factor 8: Past Studies in Sudbury | 30 |
| Factor 9: Relatives in Sudbury | 100 |
| Factor 10: Visit/Residence to Sudbury | 150 |
| Maximum Points Total | 640 |
| Minimum Cut-off for Single Applicants | 85 |
| Minimum Cut-off for Married Applicants | 115 |
Factor 1: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| Under 30 | 0 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 11 |
| 32 | 12 |
| 33 | 13 |
| 34 | 14 |
| 35 | 15 |
| 36-45 | 20 |
| 46 and Over | 0 |
TIMMINS, ON
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Timmins-Criteria)
You need to obtain a minimum total score of 65 points (or 75 for NOC 62010 and NOC 62020) to be considered for recommendation based on the following factors.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Age | 15 |
| Factor 2: Language Ability | 30 |
| Factor 3: Work Experience | 19 |
| Factor 4: Offer of Employment | 52 |
| Factor 5: Education | 20 |
| Factor 6: Residing in Timmins | 14 |
| Factor 7: Family or Friends in Timmins | 20 |
| Factor 8: Experience Living in Similar Community | 15 |
| Factor 9: Connection to community organizations and groups | 15 |
| Maximum Points Total | 200 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 65 (or 75) |
Factor 1: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| Under 25 | 0 |
| 25-39 | 15 |
| 40-49 | 8 |
| 50-54 | 2 |
| Over 54 | 0 |
Factor 2: Language Ability
To be awarded up to 30 points for language, you must have taken an approved test results.
Test must be taken no more than two (2) years prior to the date your PR application to IRCC is submitted.
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First official language (English or French) Maximum 20 |
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| Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing | |
| CLB 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| CLB 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLB 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| CLB 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Below CLB 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Second official language (English or French) Maximum 10 Points given for minimum level across all four categories. |
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| At least CLB 6 or above in all of the 4 abilities | 10 |
| At least CLB 5 in all of the 4 abilities | 8 |
| At least CLB 4 in all of the 4 abilities | 6 |
| CLB 3 or less in any of the 4 abilities | 0 |
To prove you language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests, see (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 3: Work Experience
You can get up to 7 points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time) work experience relevant to your offer of employment.
| Experience | Points |
| 1 year | 2 |
| 2 years | 3 |
| 3 years | 5 |
| 4 or more years | 7 |
You may receive up to 12 additional points if your experience is in a priority occupation in Timmins.
| Priority Occupation | Points |
| 1 year | 8 |
| 2 years | 12 |
Factor 4: Offer of Employment
You may receive up to a total of 52 points based on your job offer’s specifications.
| Offer of Employment | Points |
| Currently working for employer providing the job offer | 10 |
| Job offer is a priority occupation | 15 |
| Job offer is in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 | 8 |
| Job offer wage indicated exceeds $17.00 per hour | 9 |
| Employer is providing a workplace mentor | 10 |
Factor 5: Education
You may receive up to a total of 20 points based on your education.
| Education | Points |
| Minimum two-year diploma or degree from a post-secondary institution in Timmins | 10 |
| A graduate degree confirmed by an educational credential assessment (ECA) or from a Canadian institution. | 3 |
| A qualification or certification related to the offer of employment and/or a priority NOC occupation | 7 |
Factor 6: Residence in Timmins
You can get points if you live in Timmins at the time of application. For international students who studied in Timmins, time period begins after graduation
| Currently Residing in Timmins | Points |
| Over 2 years | 14 |
| 1 to 2 years | 10 |
| 6 months to 1 year | 4 |
| Previously Residing in Timmins | Points |
| Minimum 1 year | 8 |
If you don’t live in Timmins, you can get extra points if you previously visited Timmins for a minimum of three (3) consecutive nights within the past ten (10) years.
| Previously Residing in Timmins | Points |
| 3 visits | 6 |
| 2 visits | 4 |
| 1 visit | 1 |
Factor 7: Relative or Friends in Timmins
You can get up to 20 points if you have personal ties to established resident of Timmins who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident and lived in Timmins for at least two (2) years.
| Relative or Friends in Timmins | Points |
| Parent, sibling, child (maximum 1) | 10 |
| Grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece, or nephew (maximum 1) | 6 |
| Friend (maximum 2 friends – 2 points per friend) | 4 |
Factor 8: Experience Living in Similar Community
You can get up to 15 points if you have past experience living a similar community to Timmins. If you are currently living in Timmins, the maximum points you can receive under this factor is only 5.
| Experience Living in a small/rural community | Points |
| 3 years or more | 6 |
| 2-3 years | 4 |
| 1-2 years | 2 |
| Experience Living in a community with a cold climate | Points |
| 3 years or more | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 6 |
| 1-2 years | 3 |
Factor 9: Connection to community organizations and groups
You can receive up to 15 points if you have been volunteering with a community organization in Timmins or has been part of existing community group or sports team in Timmins for at least 3 months.
| Connection to community organizations and groups | Points |
| Volunteering with a community organization | 5 per Community |
| Part of community group or team | 3 per community |
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-SSM-Criteria)
You need to obtain a minimum total score of 70 points to be considered for recommendation based on the following factors.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Priority NOC Groups | 55 |
| Factor 2: Age | 6 |
| Factor 3: Work Experience | 18 |
| Factor 4: Education in Sault Ste. Marie | 6 |
| Factor 5: Residence in Sault Ste. Marie | 8 |
| Factor 6: Relative or Friends in Sault Ste. Marie | 10 |
| Factor 7: Visit Sault Ste. Marie | 8 |
| Factor 8: Knowledge and Interest | 5 |
| Factor 9: Spouse’s job offer OR work experience | 10 |
| Factor 10: Spouse’s Language | 5 |
| Maximum Points Total | 131 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 70 |
Factor 1: Priority NOC Groups
If your job offer is one of the following priority NOC Groups Occupations, you will receive 55 points.
- NOC-11 – Professional occupations in business and finance
- NOC-21 – Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences
- NOC-30 – Professional occupations in nursing
- NOC-31 – Professional occupations in health (except nursing)
- NOC-40 – Professional occupations in education services
- NOC-74 – Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handler
- NOC-75 – Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations
- NOC-76 – Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations
- NOC-22 – Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences.
- NOC-32 – Technical occupations in health
- NOC-34 – Assisting occupations in support of health services.
- NOC-44 – Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupatio
- NOC-72 – Industrial, electrical and construction trades
- NOC-75 – Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations
- NOC-76 – Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations
- NOC-92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators
- NOC-94 – Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers
- NOC-95 – Assemblers in manufacturing
- NOC-96 – Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
- NOC-07-09 – Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities
- NOC 6321 – Chefs
Priority NOC Groups (➨immilib.com/RNIP-SSM-OID) | Points |
Yes | 55 |
Note: Applicants with a job offer not listed above will be considered only at the discretion of the Community Recommendation Committee.
Factor 2: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| 18-36 | 6 |
| 37-47 | 3 |
| 48 and Over | 0 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
You can get points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work (at least 30 hours per week, or an equal amount of part-time) in one of the priority NOC groups listed in factor 1 above.
| Experience | Points |
| 2 years | 2 |
| 3 years | 4 |
| 4 years | 6 |
| 5 years | 8 |
| 6 or more years | 10 |
If you have at least one year of continuous full-time work experience in Sault Ste. Marie, within the past five (5) years, you get additional 8 points.
| Experience in Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| 1 year | 8 |
Factor 4: Education in Sault Ste. Marie
You can get points if you have studied at a post-secondary institution in Sault Ste. Marie within the past five (5) years:
| Education in Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| 2+ years | 6 |
| 1 year | 3 |
Factor 5: Residence in Sault Ste. Marie
You may receive up to 12 additional points if your experience is in a priority occupation in Timmins.
| Residence in Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| Own the property | 8 |
| Lease the property | 4 |
Factor 6: Relative or Friends in Sault Ste. Marie
You can get points if you have personal ties to established resident of Sault Ste. Marie who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident and lived in Sault Ste. Marie for at least one (1) year:
| Relative or Friends in Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| Parent, sibling, child | 10 |
| Grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece, or nephew | 5 |
| Friend | 5 |
| A representative of an established community organization | 5 |
Factor 7: Visit Sault Ste. Marie
Only if you have never lived in Sault Ste. Marie, you can get points if in the past three (3) years you have visited Sault Ste. Marie for at least five (5) nights and met with at least two (2) employers in your line of work during your visit.
| Visit Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| Yes | 8 |
Factor 8: Knowledge and Interest
You can get points if you have authentic knowledge of and interest in recreational, cultural, or life style activity found in Sault Ste. Marie.
| Knowledge and Interest | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
| No | 0 |
Factor 9: Spouse’s job offer OR work experience
You can get points if you have a spouse or common law partner with a job offer OR work experience.
| Spouse’s job offer OR work experience | Points |
| Valid job offer for a job in one of the priority NOC groups identified in factor 1 | 10 |
| Two years of work experience (full-time and continuous) within a priority NOC group identified in factor 1. | 5 |
Factor 10: Spouse’s Language
You can get points if you have a spouse or common law partner with English or French Language Skills that exceeds CLB (5) in all categories.
| Spouse’s English or French | Points |
| CLB 5 or more in all skills | 5 |
| Your Total Score |
THUNDER BAY, ON
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-TB-Criteria)
The maximum points you can potentially achieve is 86.You need to obtain 50% of the points or a minimum total score of 43 points to be considered for recommendation based on the following factors.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Language Ability | 18 |
| Factor 2: Community Aligned Qualifications | 16 |
| Factor 3: Offer of Employment | 16 |
| Factor 4: Work Experience | 6 |
| Factor 5: Living in Small or Rural Community | 6 |
| Factor 6: Family in Thunder Bay | 8 |
| Factor 7: Other Connections in Thunder Bay | 4 |
| Factor 8: Eligible Employer | 4 |
| Factor 9: Spouse Characteristics | 8 |
| Maximum Points Total | 86 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 43 |
Factor 1: Language Ability
You receive up to 18 points for your abilities in English and/or French. For your first official language, points will be given based on the lowest score for each ability (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing). To be eligible, you must meet the minimum requirement based on your NOC category. The minimum language requirements for each NOC category are
- NOC TEER 0 and 1: CLB 6
- NOC TEER 2 and 3: CLB 5
- NOC TEER 4 and 5: CLB 4
| First Official Language | Points |
| Exceeds required CLB in all 4 abilities | 12 |
| Exceeds required CLB in 2 abilities | 8 |
| Meets required CLB in all 4 abilities | 0 |
| Doesn’t meet required CLB in all an abilities | Not Eligible |
| Second Official Language | Points |
| Meets CLB 4 in all 4 abilities | 6 |
Factor 2: Qualifications Align with Community Needs
You will receive points if you have either qualifying educational credential OR work experience that meets the following requirements:
Qualifying educational credential: You must have equivalent to minimum one (1) year Canadian college certificate AND satisfy the employment requirement of any of the Thunder Bay’s priority occupations (➨immilib.com/RNIP-TB-OID).
Qualifying work experience: You must have at least two (2) years of cumulative paid full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience within the past 5 years in any of the priority occupations AND satisfy the employment requirement of any of the Thunder Bay’s priority occupations. Self-employed experience doesn’t count.
| Qualifications Align with Community Needs | Points |
| Yes | 16 |
| No | 0 |
Factor 3: Offer of Employment
You will receive points if your job offer is in a priority occupation (➨immilib.com/RNIP-TB-OID).
| Offer of Employment | Points |
| In priority occupation | 16 |
| In any other occupation (Thunder bay residents only) | 0 |
Factor 4: Work Experience
You will receive points based on your cumulative paid full-time or equivalent part-time work experience within the past ten (10) years. The work experience must be related your job offer.
| Experience in Sault Ste. Marie | Points |
| 1 year | 8 |
Factor 5: Education in Sault Ste. Marie
You can get points if you have studied at a post-secondary institution in Sault Ste. Marie within the past five (5) years:
| Work Experience | Points |
| 6 years | 6 |
| 2 years | 4 |
| Less than 2 years | 0 |
Factor 6: Living is a Small or Rural Community
You get points if you have lived as an adult (18 years of age or older) in a community with a population of 250,000 people or less, and located 100 km away from a large and densely populated urban area for a minimum of six (6) months, OR has resided (currently or previously) within the Thunder Bay Census Metropolitan Area for a minimum six (6) months.
| Living is a Small or Rural Community | Points |
| Resided in Thunder Bay | 6 |
| Resided in small or rural community other than Thunder Bay | 4 |
Factor 7: Family in Thunder Bay
You can get points if you or your spouse / common law partner have immediate family (sibling, parent, grandparent, child, cousin, aunt or uncle) living in Thunder Bay for at least two (2) years, who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident. Your relative must give you support letter(s) including the name, residency status, relationship history, contact information and description of how they will assist you with settlement in Thunder Bay.
| Family in Thunder Bay | Points |
| 4 family supports | 8 |
| 3 family supports | 5 |
| 2 family supports | 3 |
| 1 family support | 2 |
Factor 8: Other Connections in Thunder Bay
You can get points if you or your spouse / common law partner have a friend/colleague or extended family living in Thunder Bay for at least two (2) years, who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident. They must give you support letter(s) including the name, residency status, relationship history, contact information and description of how they will assist you with settlement in Thunder Bay.
| Family in Thunder Bay | Points |
| 4 Connections | 4 |
| 3 Connections | 3 |
| 2 Connections | 2 |
| 1 Connection | 1 |
Factor 9: Eligible Employer
You can get points if you are already working legally for the employer in Thunder Bay that has made the job offer to you:
| Currently Working in Thunder Bay | Points |
| Authorized work for the same employer who has made the job offer | 4 |
Factor 10: Spouse Characteristics
You may get up to 8 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner who has any of the following characteristics.
| Spouse Characteristics | Points |
| CLB 4 or higher in all abilities, in English or French | 2 |
| Job offer in any NOC | 2 |
| 1 year work experience in a priority occupation or education related to one of priority occupations | 4 |
BRANDON, MB
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Brandon-Criteria)
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Language Ability | 15 |
| Factor 2: Spouse language | 8 |
| Factor 3: Education in Brandon | 10 |
| Factor 4: Spouse Education in Brandon | 5 |
| Factor 5: Currently Working in Brandon | 20 |
| Factor 6: Work Experience in Brandon | 5 |
| Factor 7: Spouse Work Experience in Brandon | 5 |
| Factor 8: Spouse Experience/Education in an in-demand occupation | 1 |
| Factor 9: Stay in Brandon | 15 |
| Factor 10: Spouse Stay in Brandon | 5 |
| Factor 11: Relative or Friends in Brandon | 30 |
| Maximum Points Total | 86 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 43 |
Factor 1: Language Ability
You receive extra points if your language proficiency is higher than minimum levels established by the RNIP for the position for which you received a job offer:
- CLB 6 for NOC TEER 0 and 1
- CLB 5 for NOC TEER 2 and 3
- CLB 4 for NOC TEER 4 and 5
| English or French | Points |
| Higher than minimum | 15 |
Factor 2: Spouse Language
You can get points if you have a spouse or common law partner with English or French Language Skills that exceeds CLB (4) in all categories.
| Spouse’s English or French | Points |
| CLB 4 or more in all skills | 8 |
Factor 3: Education in Brandon
You can get points if you completed a program with duration of minimum 2 years at a post-secondary institution in Brandon within the past 12 months:
| Education in Brandon | Points |
| 2+ years post-secondary in Brandon | 10 |
Factor 4: Spouse Education in Brandon
You can get points if your spouse or common law partner completed a program with duration of minimum 2 years at a post-secondary institution in Brandon within the past 12 months:
| Spouse Education in Brandon | Points |
| 2+ years post-secondary in Brandon completed in the past 12 months | 5 |
Factor 5: Currently Working in Brandon
You can get points if you are already working legally for the employer in Brandon that has made the job offer to you:
| Currently Working in Brandon | Points |
| Authorized work for the same employer who has made the job offer | 20 |
Factor 6: Work Experience in Brandon
If you have at least six (6) months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in Brandon, within the past five (3) years, you get additional points.
| Experience in Brandon | Points |
| 6 months | 5 |
Factor 7: Spouse’s Work Experience in Brandon
If your spouse or common law partner has at least six (6) months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in Brandon, within the past five (3) years, you get additional points.
| Spouse’s Experience in Brandon | Points |
| 6 months | 5 |
Factor 8: Spouse’s Experience/Education in an in-demand occupation
If your spouse or common law partner has at work experience or post-secondary education that could feel labour needs in Brandon.
| Spouse’s Experience/Education in an in-demand occupation | Points |
| Yes | 1 |
Factor 9: Stay in Brandon
You can get points if in the past three (3) years you stayed in Brandon for at least six (6) consecutive months.
| Stay in Brandon | Points |
| 6 consecutive months in the past 3 years | 15 |
Factor 10: Spouse’s Stay in Brandon
You can get points if in the past three (3) years your spouse or common law partner stayed in Brandon for at least six (6) consecutive months.
| Spouse’s Stay in Brandon | Points |
| 6 consecutive months in the past 3 years | 5 |
Factor 11: Relative or Friends in Brandon
| Relative or Friends in Brandon | Points |
| Parents, previous legal guardian, siblings, or children | Each 10 to max. 30 |
| Grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew | Each 5 to max. 15 |
| Friend | Each 2 to max. 6 |
| Your Total Score |
ALTONA/RHINELAND, MB
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Altona-Criteria)
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Job offer in Priority Sectors | 20 |
| Factor 2: Established Employer | 10 |
| Factor 3: Workplace Mentor | 5 |
| Factor 4: NOC Group | 10 |
| Factor 5: Valid Driver’s e | 5 |
| Factor 6: Living in a Small Community | 5 |
| Factor 7: Relative or Friends in Altona/Rhinelandn | 5 |
| Factor 8: Visit Altona/Rhineland | 5 |
| Factor 9: Spouse’s Work Experience | 10 |
| Factor 10: Age | 10 |
| Maximum Points Total | 85 |
| Selection Pass Mark | * Varies |
Factor 1: Job Offer in Priority Sectors
If your job offer is in one of the following sectors, you will receive points.
| Job offer type | Points |
| Agriculture and Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction, Food Processing and Financial Services | 10 |
Note: Applicants with a job offer not listed above will be considered only at the discretion of the Community Recommendation Committee.
Factor 2: Established Employer
You will receive points for your job offer if it is from an established employer who has been operating a business in Altona or Rhineland for a minimum of ten (10) years, or with a business that has invested a minimum of $250,000 capital within Altona or Rhineland.
| Established Employer | Points |
| Yes | 10 |
Factor 3: Workplace Mentor
You will receive points for your job offer if it is from an employer who will provide the candidate with a workplace mentor for a minimum of six (6) months.
| Workplace Mentor | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
Factor 4: NOC Group
You will receive points for your job offer if it is in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 (➨Appendix 1).
| NOC Skill Level | Points |
| A or B | 10 |
| C | 5 |
Factor 5: Valid Driver’s licence
You will receive points if you posses a valid driver’s licence from Canada or your country of origin.
| Valid Driver’s e | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
Factor 6: Work Experience in Brandon
If you have at least six (6) months of continuous full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience in Brandon, within the past five (3) years, you get additional points.
| Experience in Brandon | Points |
| 6 months | 5 |
Factor 7: Living is a Small Community
You get points if you have lived as an adult (18 years of age or older) in a community with a population of 10,000 people or less, and located one (1) hour (travel distance) away from a large and densely populated urban area for a minimum of six (6) months.
| Living is a Small Community | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
Factor 8: Relative or Friends in Altona/Rhineland
You can get points if you have personal ties to established resident of Altona/Rhineland for at least two (2) years, who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident.
| Relative or Friends in Altona/Rhineland | Points |
| Parents, siblings or children | 20 |
| Friend, grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece or nephew | 10 |
Factor 9: Visit Altona/Rhineland
You can get points if you have visited Altona/Rhineland for at least one (1) week.
| Visit Altona/Rhineland | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
Factor 10: Spouse’s Work Experience
You receive points if you have a spouse/common-law-partner with work experience that could fill labour needs in the following industry sectors: Agriculture, Construction, Education, Financial Services, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare/Hospital, Manufacturing, Social Services, Retail, Technology, Transportation.
| Spouse’s Work Experience | Points |
| In Priority Sectors | 10 |
Factor 11: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| 25-38 | 10 |
MOOSE JAW, SK
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-MJ-Criteria)
The maximum points you can potentially achieve is 88.You need to obtain 50% of the points or a minimum total score of 44 points to be considered for recommendation based on the following factors.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Offer of Employment | 15 |
| Factor 2: Language Ability | 8 |
| Factor 3: Education | 8 |
| Factor 4: Work Experience | 10 |
| Factor 5: Connection to the Community | 5 |
| Factor 6: Age | 8 |
| Factor 7: Driver’s e | 5 |
| Factor 8: Residence in Moose Jaw | 10 |
| Factor 9: Knowledge of Community | 10 |
| Factor 10: Spouse Language | 4 |
| Factor 11: Spouse Employment | 9 |
| Factor 12: Spouse Residence in Moose Jaw | 6 |
| Maximum Points Total | 88 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 44 |
Factor 1: Offer of Employment
You will receive points if your job offer is in a priority occupation (➨immilib.com/RNIP-MJ-OID).
| Offer of Employment | Points |
| In priority occupation | 15 |
| In any other occupation | 0 |
Factor 2: Language Ability
- You receive up to 8 points for your abilities in English and/or French. For your first official language, points will be given based on the lowest score for each ability (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing).
| First Official Language | Points |
| Exceeds CLB 8 in all 4 abilities | 8 |
| Exceeds CLB 7 in all 4 abilities | 7 |
| Exceeds CLB 6 in all 4 abilities | 6 |
| Exceeds CLB 5 in all 4 abilities | 5 |
Factor 3: Education
You may receive up to a total of 6 points based on your education.
| Education | Points |
| Advanced degree including bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree | 6 |
| 2 or 3-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 4 |
| 1-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 2 |
You get 2 extra point if you have completed at least 1 year of full-time post-secondary education from an eligible institution in Moose Jaw in the past 5 years.
| Education in Moose Jaw | Points |
| 1 year of full-time post-secondary education | 2 |
Factor 4: Work Experience
You will receive points based on your cumulative paid full-time or equivalent part-time work experience. The work experience must be in the same occupation as your job offer.
| Work Experience | Points |
| 5 years | 5 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 2 years | 2 |
If you have Canadian work experience (in any job), you will receive up to 5 extra points.
| Canadian Work Experience | Points |
| 5 years | 5 |
| 4 years | 4 |
| 3 years | 3 |
| 2 years | 2 |
Factor 5: Connection to the Community
You can get points if you or your spouse / common law partner have a family or friend living in Moose Jaw for at least one (1) year, who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident.
| Connection to the Community | Points |
| Immediate family member (parent, sibling, child) | 5 |
| Extended family member (grandparent, uncle, aunt, cousin, niece, or nephew) | 4 |
| Friend | 3 |
Factor 6: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| 18-34 | 8 |
| 35-50 | 6 |
Factor 7: Valid Driver’s e
You will receive points if you posses a valid driver’s e from Canada or your country of origin.
| Valid Driver’s e | Points |
| Yes | 5 |
Factor 8: Residence in Moose Jaw
You can get points for your residence in Moose jaw.
| Residence in Moose Jaw | Points |
| Currently living in Moose Jaw | 10 |
| Do not live in Moose Jaw, but have lived in Moose Jaw in the last 5 years | 8 |
Factor 9: Knowledge of Community
You can get points if you never lived in Moose Jaw but visited Moose Jaw for at least two (2) nights within the past three (3) years.
| Visit Moose Jaw | Points |
| Visited Moose Jaw for at least 2 nights in the past 3 years | 10 |
Factor 10: Spouse Language
You may get up to 4 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner who has knowledge of English or French.
| Spouse Language (all abilities) | Points |
| CLB 8 or higher | 4 |
| CLB 7 | 3 |
| CLB 6 | 2 |
| CLB 5 | 1 |
Factor 11: Spouse Employment
You may get up to 5 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner who has a job or job offer within the community.
| Spouse Current Job in Moose Jaw | Points |
| A job within the community | 5 |
| A valid job offer for a job within the community that is within one of the priority NOC groups | 4 |
| A valid job offer within the community | 3 |
You may also get up to 4 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner with at least one (1) year work experience .
| Spouse Work Experience | Points |
| 1 year experience within the past 3 years in one of the priority NOC groups | 4 |
| 1 year experience within the past 3 years | 2 |
Factor 12: Spouse Residence in Moose Jaw
| Spouse Residence in Moose Jaw | Points |
| Spouse resides in Moose Jaw currently or previously | 6 |
CLARESHOLM, AB
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-Claresholm-Criteria)
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Language Ability | To be determined by Claresholm RNIP |
| Factor 2: Age | |
| Factor 3: Expected Wage in Claresholm | |
| Factor 4: Past Residence in Claresholm | |
| Factor 5: Relative or Friends in Claresholm | |
| Factor 6: Past Social Contribution to Claresholm | |
| Factor 7: Spouse Adaptability |
Factor 1: Language Ability
To assess whether you have the skill set required in the community and whether you have the required skill set for their occupation in the community, your English or French language proficiency must exceed the minimum language requirement for the intended occupation in the community.
Your knowledge of both official languages will also be taken into account.
Factor 2: Age
To assess whether you have the skill set required in the community, you score based on your age on the day the application is received.
Factor 3: Expected Wage in Claresholm
To demonstrate that you have a genuine job offer in an occupation or industry sector that is in demand in the community, your expected wage in Claresholm will be considered.
Factor 4: Past residence in Claresholm
Your past residence in and level of familiarity with Claresholm and its rural and remote communities is being taken into account to demonstrate your connection to the community and intention to reside in the community.
Factor 5: Relative or Friends in North Bay
Your familial or friendship ties to an established member of the community is being considered to demonstrate your connection to the community. The family member must be a permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen aged 18 years or older, and has been living within the boundaries of Claresholm.
Factor 6: Past Social Contribution to Claresholm
To demonstrate a candidate’s connection the community, your past social contributions to Claresholm will be evaluated.
Factor 7: Spouse Adaptability
Your spouse or common-law partner’s demonstrated adaptability to contribute to the economic and social life in Claresholm, will be taken into account to establish an intention to reside in Claresholm or a connection to the community, in the form of:
- Proficiency in one of Canada’s two official languages
- Being legally authorized to work in Claresholm
- An education credential that meets Claresholm labour needs
- Having work experience or education that could fill Claresholm labour needs
- Having resided in Claresholm
- Having an existing connection to a family member or friend in Claresholm.
- Having made social contributions to Claresholm in the past
VERNON, BC
Community Criteria: immilib.com/RNIP-Vernon-Criteria
| Spouse Work Authorization | Points |
| Work authorization for 1 year | 2 |
Candidates will be assessed based on a number of factors and the top-ranking candidates will be considered for recommendation.
Factor 1: Language
You receive extra points if your language proficiency is higher than CLB 5 and minimum levels established by the RNIP for the position for which you received a job offer:
- CLB 6 for NOC TEER 1 0 and 1
- CLB 5 for NOC TEER 2 and 3
- CLB 4 for NOC TEER 4 and 5
| English or French | Points |
| Each CLB score above 5 and the minimum necessary language requirements |
2 points max. 10 |
Factor 2: Relative or Friends in Vernon
You can get points if you and/or spouse or Common law partner have personal ties to established resident of Vernon who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident who lived in Vernon for at least six (6) months.
| English or French | Points |
| Parents, step parents, grandparents, adult siblings and the children |
Each 2 to max. 8 |
| aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and spouses of adult siblings |
Each 1 to max. 4 |
Factor 3: Visit Vernon
You can get points if you have visited Vernon. The travel must have occurred at least one year prior to the launch of RNIP in the Community (February 1, 2020) and within the last 5 years.
| Visit Vernon | Points |
| Stay in Vernon for 3 months or more (cumulative) | 5 |
| Stay in Vernon for less than 3 months | 2 |
Factor 4: Stay in Vernon
You can get points for your residence in Vernon.
| Residence in Vernon | Points |
| Resided in the community for at least one 6-month continuous period within the last 5 years | 8 |
| Own a property in Vernon purchased prior to launch of RNIP (February 1, 2020) | 2 |
Factor 5: Work/Study in Vernon
You can get points if you have previous or current work or study in Vernon with appropriate authorization.
| Work/Study in Vernon | Points |
| Previous job within past 5 years or current Job in Vernon for at least 6 continuous months | 10 |
| Previous or current studies for at least 2 years of the past 5 years | 6 |
Factor 6: Spouse’s Work Experience
You can get points if you have a spouse or common law partner with work experience in one of the following sectors:
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale Trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
| Additional Work Experience above minimum 1 year | Points |
| Each extra 2 years |
1 point max. 10 |
Factor 7: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| 25 and under | 2 |
| 26-38 | 7 |
| 39-49 | 5 |
| 50 and Over | 4 |
Factor 8: Job Offer Wage
You may receive points based on your offered wage.
| Job Offer Wage | Points |
| Every additional $2 per hour over the minimum of $25 |
1 point max. 20 |
Factor 9: Valid Driver’s Licence
You will receive points if you posses a valid driver’s e.
| Valid Driver’s e | Points |
| Canadian | 2 |
| Foreign | 1 |
WEST KOOTENAY, BC
Community Criteria: (➨immilib.com/RNIP-WK-Criteria)
The maximum points you can potentially achieve is 99.You need to obtain a minimum total score of 26 points to be considered for recommendation based on the following factors.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Family / Friend in West Kootenay | 10 |
| Factor 2: Living in or visiting West Kootenay | 10 |
| Factor 3: Work Experience in West Kootenay | 15 |
| Factor 4: Job offer in priority occupation | 10 |
| Factor 5: Job offer wage | 10 |
| Factor 6: Work experience related to job offer | 15 |
| Factor 7: Age | 6 |
| Factor 8: Language Ability | 4 |
| Factor 9: Spouse Employment | 10 |
| Factor 10: Spouse Residence | 4 |
| Factor 11: Spouse Language | 3 |
| Factor 12: Dependent child education in West Kootenay | 2 |
| Maximum Points Total | 99 |
| Selection Pass Mark | 26 |
Factor 1: Family / Friend in the West Kootenay Region
You can get points if you or your spouse / common law partner have a family or friend living in West Kootenay Region for at least one (1) year, who is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent resident.
| Connection to the Community | Points |
| Immediate family member (parent, sibling, child) – 4 points per connection | 8 |
| Extended family member (Cousin, niece, nephew or friend) | 2 |
Factor 2: Living in or visiting West Kootenay
You can get points for your residence in West Kootenay.
| Residence in West Kootenay | Points |
| Currently living in West Kootenay for the past 36 months | 10 |
| Currently living in West Kootenay for the past 12 months | 5 |
You can get points if you never lived in West Kootenay but visited West Kootenay for at least seven (7) nights.
| Visit Moose Jaw | Points |
| Visited West Kootenay for at least 7 days | 8 |
Factor 3: Work Experience in West Kootenay
You can get up to 15 points for the number of years you’ve spent doing full-time paid work. Part-time or self-employed work cannot be used.
| Experience | Points |
| 18 months | 5 |
| 2 years | 8 |
| 30 months | 12 |
| 3 or more years | 15 |
Factor 4: Job Offer in a Priority Occupation
You may receive 10 additional points if you have a job offer from an employer in a priority occupation (NOC 73300, 33102, 42201, 42202) in West Kootenay.
| Job Offer in a Priority Occupation | Points |
| Yes | 10 |
Factor 5: Job Offer Wage
You may receive points based on your offered wage.
| Job Offer Wage | Points |
| Every additional $1 per hour over the minimum of $22 |
1 point max. 10 |
Factor 6: Work Experience
You receive points for every one (1) year of work experience in the same NOC code as your job offer.
| Work Experience | Points |
| Every 1 year work experience |
1 point max. 15 |
Factor 7: Age
You’ll get points based on your age on the day you submit your application.
| Age | Points |
| 26-40 | 6 |
| 41-50 | 4 |
| 51 and Over | 2 |
Factor 8: Language Ability
You receive points if your language proficiency is CLB 4 or higher across all skills in both English and French.
| Both English and French | Points |
| CLB 4 or above | 4 |
Factor 9: Spouse Employment
You may get 4 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner who has two (2) or more years of full-time work experience in the last five (5) years. Self-employed work is not accepted.
| Spouse Employment | Points |
| 2 years full-time work experience | 4 |
You may receive additional 4 points if your spouse/ common-law partner has at least one (1) year work experience in one of West Kootenay’s priority occupations (NOC 73300, 33102, 42201, 42202).
| Spouse Employment in Priority Occupation | Points |
| 1 year full-time work experience in priority occupation | 4 |
You may receive additional 2 points if your spouse/ common-law partner is authorized to work and has been working full-time in west Kootenay for minimum of one (1) year at the time of application.
| Spouse Work Authorization | Points |
| Work authorization for 1 year | 2 |
You may also get up to 4 points if at the time of application you have a spouse / common-law partner with at least one (1) year work experience.
| Spouse Work Experience | Points |
| 1 year experience within the past 3 years in one of the priority NOC groups | 4 |
| 1 year experience within the past 3 years | 2 |
Factor 10: Spouse Residence in West Kootenay
You may receive up to 4 points for your spouse / Common-law continuously living in West Kootenay.
| Spouse Residence in West Kootenay | Points |
| 3 years or more | 4 |
| 2 years | 3 |
| 1 year | 2 |
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