Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: apply for a community recommendation

Closed

We’re no longer accepting new applications

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot ended on August 31, 2024.

We’ll continue to process applications we received on or before this date.

If you’re eligible, you can still apply for a work permit so you can work while we process your application.

Each community has its own recommendation process.

When applying to a community for recommendation, you’ll be asked to provide supporting documents.

Don't provide original versions. You’ll need them when you apply for permanent residence.
Do provide copies of your documents.

General requirements

For all community applications, you must

If a community recommends you, you can apply for permanent residence.