Program delivery update: Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) [R205(a) – C15] – Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – International Mobility Program
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
May 28, 2026
These pages have been updated to clarify when an acknowledgement of receipt is required as documentary evidence (for applications received outside Canada) and when other proof of a permanent resident application is accepted (for applications received within Canada). Updates to the work permit renewals section have also been made to improve clarity.
Updated instructions
- Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) [R205(a) – C15] – Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – International Mobility Program
- Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) [R205(a) – C15] – Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – International Mobility Program