RCIP Pre-screen · Free

Rural Community Immigration Pilot eligibility check.

RCIP replaced RNIP in January 2025. 15 designated communities. Community recommendation is required BEFORE you submit your PR application. Use this pre-screen to confirm the basics before applying for an employer designation.

01 · Pick your target community

15 designated communities (Jan 2025 cohort). Nomination caps and priority sectors vary by community.

02 · Do you have a full-time job offer from a community-designated employer?

03 · Is the employer formally RCIP-designated by the community?

04 · NOC TEER level of the offered job

05 · Lowest CLB across all 4 abilities

06 · Paid work experience in the last 3 years

Must match the offered job's skill level. 1,560 hours = 1 year FT.

07 · Canadian credential or foreign-equivalent with ECA (at least secondary)?

08 · Genuine intention to live and settle in the RCIP community?

RCIP replaced RNIP in January 2025. All employer designations were renewed under RCIP. A community recommendation must be obtained BEFORE your PR application can be submitted.