Highlights of Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program, 2022
- Canada announced the expansion of Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program on August 29, 2022
- Many modifications were done to RNIP program, which will be effective from fall, 2022
- Notable changes includes: extension of existing areas and increase in the number of qualifying jobs
- Permission will be granted to the communities to participate in the RNIP until August 24, 2023
*Check your eligibility to migrate to Canada through the Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
Canada to expand Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program
Canada has plans to expand Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program with several changes to address the job market demands. Sean Fraser, the Canada Immigration Minister has announced that “several changes will be made which will be effective from the fall, 2022.”
Read more…
RNIP immigration gave a tenfold rise and continues to increase in 2022
One Million Jobs Vacant for 90+ days in Canada
Modifications in Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program
The existing areas will be expanded and there will be an increase in the number of qualifying jobs. This will help the communities to invite more candidates to migrate to Canada. RNIP is also a way to apply for Canada PR.
Communities will also get the permission to participate for a longer period which will be up to August 24. IRCC also has announced to decrease in the required settlement funds.
The current settlement funds are given in the table below:
| Number of family members | Funds you need (in Canadian dollars) |
| 1 | $8,722 |
| 2 | $10,858 |
| 3 | $13,348 |
| 4 | $16,206 |
| 5 | $18,380 |
| 6 | $20,731 |
| 7 or more | $23,080 |
RNIP Communities
The 11 RNIP communities are listed below:
| Community | Province |
| North Bay | Ontario |
| Sudbury | Ontario |
| Timmins, | Ontario |
| Sault Ste. Marie | Ontario |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario |
| Brandon | Manitoba |
| Altona/Rhineland | Manitoba |
| Moose Jaw | Saskatchewan |
| Claresholm | Alberta |
| West Kootenay | British Columbia |
| Vernon | British Columbia |
Economic challenges of Rural and Northern communities
Currently, rural and northern communities are facing the economic and demographic challenges. After the expansion of RNIP, these communities will be able to fill their need of the critical labor market. The boundaries of the communities will also be expanded so that the program can be easily accessed by the remote employers.
Number of immigrants welcomed through this program
Till June 30, 2022, the number of immigrants arrived through this program is 1,130. This immigration helped to fill the job vacancies in the following sectors:
- Health care
- Hospitality and food services
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
IRCC announced that RNIP will be able to invite 125 immigrants along with their families. The maximum number of applications to be accepted and processed is 2,750.
Looking to Migrate to Canada? Talk to Y-Axis, the world’s no. 1 overseas immigration consultant.
If you found this blog engaging, you may also like …
275,000 new permanent residents have arrived in Canada till July 2022: Sean Fraser