Immigration Pathways
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has closed the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. It has been a privilege to administer the program for the Thunder Bay & Area and witness the benefits it has brought to our region.
For information on other immigration pathways, please visit the Immigrate to Canada – Canada.ca
For information on the future Rural Community Immigration Pilot, please monitor IRCC communications to find out which communities and organizations will be part of the future pilot
Frequently Asked Questions
Q- I heard the new announcement from IRCC about the Rural Immigration Pilot. Does this mean the Thunder Bay & Area RNIP will continue after August 2024?
A – Information about the new pilots or the permanent program is available on the IRCC website. CEDC has no involvement at this time. Please continue to monitor our website for future updates.
Q- I am a candidate who submitted an RNIP application in November 2023. What are the next steps?
A – Those selected for review by the selection committee will be notified via email, and those who are successful will receive a letter via email.
Q- I am a candidate who submitted an RNIP application in November 2023. When will I know if I am successful or not?
A – All successful candidates in the RNIP will be notified by August 2024. CEDC staff can not provide any further details about the review status of specific applications.
Q – I am an employer who wants to enroll in the RNIP- is it still possible to apply?
A- At this point and until further notice, all employer applications are closed.
Q – I am a job seeker who wants to use the RNIP- is it still possible to apply?
A- At this point and until further notice, RNIP applications are closed.
Q- When does the RNIP program end?
A – The program is closed.
