West Kootenay in British Columbia accepting RNIP applications

West Kootenay accepting applications for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot [RNIP]. Of the 11 communities participating in the Pilot, 9 have started accepting applications.

Total of 11 communities from 5 provinces – Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario – are participating in the RNIP.

Communities participating in the RNIP are:

Community	Province	Status
Brandon	Manitoba	Accepting applications
Claresholm	Alberta	Accepting applications
Gretna-Rhineland-Altona-Plum Coulee	Manitoba	Accepting applications
Moose Jaw	Saskatchewan	To be launched
North Bay	Ontario	To be launched
Sault Ste. Marie	Ontario	Accepting applications
Sudbury	Ontario	Accepting applications
Thunder Bay	Ontario	Accepting applications
Timmins	Ontario	Accepting applications
Vernon	British Columbia	Accepting applications
West Kootenay [Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson]	British Columbia	Accepting applications

West Kootenay in the province of British Columbia is a welcoming region of more than 30,000 people. Majestic mountains, abundant wildlife as well as many beautiful rivers and lakes make up the West Kootenay region.

Known collectively as the West Kootenay region, individual communities in the region participating in the RNIP are –

Trail, Rossland and surrounding area

Castlegar and area

Nelson and area

Basic step-wise process for community recommendation through West Kootenay RNIP

STEP 1: Fulfil IRCC’s requirements for eligibility

STEP 2: Secure full-time permanent job offer in the West Kootenay region

STEP 3: Check community criteria eligibility

STEP 4: Download and complete Form IMM 5911E

STEP 5: Submit Form IMM 5911E with all required documents

STEP 6: Review of application by the Community Recommendation Committee

STEP 7: Decision of the Committee

STEP 8: Apply directly to IRCC for Canada PR

STEP 9: IRCC assesses Canada PR application submitted

STEP 10: Start with the settlement process in West Kootenay after Canadian PR received

 The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-led immigration program specifically designed to bring in and retain skilled permanent residents to the rural communities in Canada.

An integral part of the West Kootenay RNIP selection process will be the assessment of the immigration candidate’s ties to the community. This is required to ensure that the candidate, along with family, are indeed prepared to live in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia after getting their Canada PR.

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