The Rural and Northern Immigration Program (RNIP) is a community-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities.

When you apply through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, the Selection Committee may prioritize your community recommendation application based on various selection factors. Explore this guide for the selection criteria specific to each participating community.

If you’re aiming to become a citizen of Canada, this guide is your go-to resource. Citizenship in Canada can be acquired through various means: being born in the country, born abroad to a Canadian citizen

If you are interested in studying in Canada, you will first need to obtain a Canadian Study Permit (SP). Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada. Before you apply for a study permit, you need a letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.

The Intra-company transferees (WP-ICT) allows people to temporarily work in Canada. If you work for a foreign company that has a parent company, branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in Canada, you may be able to secure a work permit through this program.

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa (SV) allows you to visit your children or grandchildren in Canada for up to five (5) years. It’s a multi-entry visa that allows you to visit Canada multiple times for up to ten (10) years.

If you are applying for permanent selection as an investor, you must sign an investment agreement with one of the financial intermediaries, brokers or trust companies authorized to participate in the Investor Program.

Discover comprehensive guidance on applying for Permanent Residence through Provincial Nominee Programs or Quebec Immigration on our dedicated webpage. Navigate through tailored pathways, ensuring a smooth and informed journey toward making Canada your permanent home.

Explore the four authorized professionals eligible to represent aspiring immigrants to Canada for a fee: registered immigration consultants, lawyers, licensed paralegals in Ontario, and notaries in Quebec. Learn about their roles and expertise in facilitating the immigration process.

Designated organizations are business groups that are approved to invest in or support possible start-ups through the Start-up Visa Program.