Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a new, community‑driven immigration program launched by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2025. The RCIP offers a pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers willing to live and work in selected rural communities across Canada — addressing labour shortages, supporting local businesses, and promoting long‑term settlement outside major urban centres.
Under the RCIP, each participating community works with local economic‑development organizations and designated employers to identify labour needs. Once you secure a qualifying job offer and are recommended by the community, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence.
At Mannz Canada Immigration Consultants, we help you determine your eligibility for RCIP, prepare and submit your application, match you with approved employers, and guide you through every step toward permanent residence — whether you are applying from abroad or already in Canada.
Participating Communities – RCIP
As of 2025, the following 14 communities across Canada participate in the RCIP:
| Province | Community / Region |
|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | Pictou County |
| Ontario | North Bay |
| Ontario | Sudbury |
| Ontario | Timmins |
| Ontario | Sault Ste. Marie |
| Ontario | Thunder Bay |
| Manitoba | Altona/Rhineland |
| Manitoba | Brandon |
| Saskatchewan | Moose Jaw |
| Alberta | Claresholm |
| British Columbia | West Kootenay |
| British Columbia | North Okanagan – Shuswap |
| British Columbia | Peace Liard (Northeast BC region including Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Taylor, Pouce‑Coupe, Hudson’s Hope, Fort Nelson and other rural areas in Peace River Regional District / Northern Rockies RM) |
Note: Each community defines its own list of designated employers, priority sectors, and eligible occupations — these vary depending on local labour‑market needs (e.g. health care, trades, manufacturing, agriculture, services, etc.).
How RCIP Works – Step By Step
- Job Offer from a Designated Employer — You must secure a full‑time, non‑seasonal job offer from an employer approved by the community under RCIP.
- Community Recommendation — The local economic‑development organization reviews your profile, confirms your suitability and genuine intent to settle, and issues a community recommendation.
- Permanent Residence Application — Once recommended, you submit your permanent residence application to IRCC under the RCIP pathway.
- Settlement Support & Long‑Term Integration — Upon approval, you and your family relocate to the community, with access to settlement services, local support networks, and long-term employment opportunities.
Why Choose RCIP & Why Work with Mannz Canada Immigration Consultants
- RCIP offers a direct route to permanent residence, often without need for high points under Express Entry or provincial programs.
- Living in rural communities can offer lower cost of living, close-knit communities, and quicker access to jobs in high-demand sectors.
- Our team provides tailored support — from eligibility assessment and job‑market guidance to documentation, employer matching, and full application management.
We help you navigate community‑specific requirements, ensuring you meet job, language, settlement‑intent, and employer‑designation criteria before you apply.
