Immigration Lawyers for The Rural and Northern Pilot

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven immigration program intended to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities.

Eligibility Requirements for Immigrant Applicants:

• Support from one of 11 communities (contact us at [email protected] so we may provide the current list)
• Qualifying work experience of one year in the last three:  1,560 hours are required; work experience can be obtained here or abroad; breaks in employment are acceptable and employment can be with multiple employers (and recent graduates may be except from the work experience requirement)
• Community support: a recommendation is required from the community based on the applicant’s job offer relative to the community’s needs, work experience, ties to the community and intention to live there.
• Meet language requirements: for NOC O/A: Canadian Language Benchmark of 6;  for NOC B: Canadian Language Benchmark of 5; for NOC C: Canadian Language Benchmark of 4
• Show settlement funds (unless you’re already working under a work permit in Atlantic Canada)

Rural and Northern Pilot Program Income Requirements

This table shows the minimum amount you need to immigrate to Canada as of June 9, 2022. If you have more money, you should list the full amount in your profile or application.

Number of family members	Funds required (in Canadian dollars)
1	$13,310
2	$16,570
3	$20,371
4	$24,733
5	$28,052
6	$31,638
7	$35,224
For each additional family member	$3,586

To learn more visit the Government of Canada website.