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CIC News Moose Jaw RCIP facilitates PR for workers in these priority sectors and occupations Moose Jaw has published its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), outlining who will be considered for permanent residence (PR) in 2026. This year, Moose Jaw—situated in south-central Saskatchewan about 77 kilometres of Regina—has added…
CIC News Manitoba regions release priority sectors and occupations eligible for PR under the RCIP The three regions participating in the federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have announced their 2026 priority sectors and occupations—with several overlaps. To obtain permanent residence through the RCIP, candidates are required to have a job offer from an employer…
CIC News Regions respond to great demand for Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence Canada’s new rural pathway to permanent residence has been met with incredible demand by employers and foreign nationals in participating regions. Local economic development organizations participating in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) have responded with measures such as tightening…
CIC News Canada increases funds needed to immigrate through rural pathways for PR by over 30% Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased the minimum settlement fund requirement for those immigrating through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). As of July 29, 2025, foreign nationals need a…
CIC News West Kootenay in British Columbia lists designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence West Kootenay, a community located in south eastern British Columbia, has revealed its list of designated employers for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). West Kootenay’s RCIP designated area’s southern boundary runs along the US border from Rock Creek…
CIC News What are my immigration options now that the PEQ is closed? Foreign nationals who may have lost their chance to immigrate to Canada through the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) are not without other immigration options. On 5 June, Quebec’s immigration authority suspended the PEQ–worker stream pathway to permanent residency (PR) until November 30,…
CIC News Peace Liard in British Columbia announces priority sectors and occupations for rural PR pathway The Peace Liard region, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is the latest to announce its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The Peace Liard RCIP region includes (but isn’t limited to)…
CIC News Steinbach reveals designated employers for rural pathway to permanent residence Steinbach has released its list of designated employers under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated region includes communities within the rural municipalities of Ste. Anne, Piney, and La Broquerie, as well as the urban…
CIC News Steinbach announces priority sectors and occupations for new rural pathway to permanent residence The city of Steinbach has announced its list of priority sectors and occupations eligible for the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Steinbach is the third-largest city in Manitoba. The designated area includes communities in the rural municipality of Ste.…
CIC News Claresholm announces priority sectors and occupations for new PR pathway The town of Claresholm has revealed its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The town is located in southern Alberta, and it’s participating in the RCIP with a 25 kilometres boundary that includes the hamlet of Granum and…