The #RCIP (Rural Community Immigration Pilot) and #FCIP (Francophone Community Immigration Pilot) officially reopened on January 31, 2025!
RCIP (Rural Community Immigration Pilot) helps workers and their families settle in rural communities in Canada.
FCIP (Francophone Community Immigration Pilot) supports French-speaking communities in settling across Canadian provinces.
Eligibility for Employers:
Businesses must have been operating for at least two years and must be registered as a Designated Organization in the selected community to be eligible to offer jobs to applicants.
Eligibility for Applicants:
Age: 18 years or older and must have completed high school.
Job Offer: Applicants need a valid job offer from an employer participating in the program within an eligible occupation.
Work Experience: At least one year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience related to the job offer. If applicants don’t have work experience, they must have completed at least a 2-year study program in the province to qualify.
Language Requirement: Minimum CLB 4 in English (RCIP) or CLB 5 in French for all four skills (FCIP).
Proof of Finance: Applicants must show financial support ranging from $8,000 to $21,000, depending on the province's requirements.
Which communities have been selected to participate in RCIP?
IRCC announced that 14 communities had been selected to participate in the pilot.
- Pictou County, NS
- North Bay, ON
- Sudbury, ON
- Timmins, ON
- Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- Thunder Bay, ON
- Steinbach, MB
- Altona/Rhineland, MB
- Brandon, MB
- Moose Jaw, SK
- Claresholm, AB
- West Kootenay, BC
- North Okanagan Shuswap, BC
- Peace Liard, BC
The following communities will participate in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP):
- Acadian Peninsula, NB
- Sudbury, ON
- Timmins, ON
- Superior East Region, ON
- St. Pierre Jolys, MB
- Kelowna, BC
Partnered Schools with LUU IMM for RCIP include:
North Bay, ON – Canadore College
Sudbury, ON – Cambrian College, Laurentian University
Timmins, ON – Northern College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Sault College, Algoma University
Thunder Bay, ON – Lakehead University
Kelowna, BC – Okanagan College
Start preparing your application now by contacting LUU IMM today for more details and assistance!
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For the latest updates and detailed information about new rules for international students in Canada 2025, make sure to consult the official Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website or speak to an authorized immigration consultant.