Thank you for your interest in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) in the West Kootenay region.
West Kootenay Rural & Northern Immigration Updates
UPDATE: July 31, 2024. The pilot is now closed.
When we have more information on the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot, we will post that here.
A change to processing Permanent Residence applications as of March 1, 2024: Candidates who receive a recommendation from our community must submit their permanent residency application before August 31, 2024.
Please visit Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website to learn about other pathways to immigrate to Canada.
The West Kootenay Region was recognized as an area that could benefit from this pilot and entered into a partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2019-2020. The West Kootenay region uses this pilot to strengthen local economies and support workforce development. Each of the 11 participating communities across across Canada have tailored the pilot to address their needs and economic development goals. For more information on the benefits of immigration, please go to Immigration Matters.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please click on one of the two buttons below: