Question 1

Who can apply

Accepted Answer

Make sure you meet the IRCC Federal Eligibility Requirements. Click the link below to ensure you meet the applicant requirements:

• Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Candidate Requirements (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/eligibility.html)

Question 2

Get a job offer

Accepted Answer

Applicants must secure full-time permanent employment in the Peace Liard region of Northeast BC with a designated employer i(https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/hire/designation.html)n one of the priority sectors and occupations listed below.

Click here (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/hire/candidate.html)to ensure the job offer meets the requirements of the Pilots.

Please note that the wage offered must meet or exceed the Job Bank’s minimum wage (https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis/search-wages)for your job offer’s National Occupational Classification (NOC), based on the Northeast BC region.

If you are successful in securing a job offer with a designated employer and they agree to support your application, they will provide you with an Offer of Employment Form. (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/imm0247.html)

Question 3

Get a community recommendation

Accepted Answer

Once you have a valid job offer from a designated employer, the employer will submit an application for community recommendation to RCIP once the application period opens. The 2026 intake will open on April 1st 2026 at 12:00PM.

Please ensure that you provide your employer with all the necessary documents required for a complete application.

Your employer will need to submit the following documents along with the Recommendation Application Form:(https://c6258bfb-f537-43ce-a4c5-9d1dfd4a7880.usrfiles.com/ugd/c6258b_920e55133bb14149a7ed638d08e538dd.pdf)

 Language test results  (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/eligibility/language-test.html)
 Proof of Education (alongside ECA i(https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/eligibility/education-assessment.html)f necessary) 
 Intent to Reside form (https://c6258bfb-f537-43ce-a4c5-9d1dfd4a7880.usrfiles.com/ugd/c6258b_072ea298f5ed4eef81e16e9ac27e9f83.docx)filled by candidate 
 IMM 0247 (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/imm0247.html)(Offer of Employment to a Foreign National for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot) 
 IMM 0248 Schedule 1 (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/imm0248.html)– Rural Community Immigration Pilot 
 Proof of previous relevant work experience (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/eligibility.html)- This can include pay stubs, letter of employment, copy of T4 tax information slips, etc. 
 Proof of exemption from work experience (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/eligibility.html)(if applicable) 
 If the candidate is already in Canada, copy of their legal status in the country 
 Any other necessary supporting documents

Question 4

How applications are processed

Accepted Answer

We are authorized to issue up to 60 candidate recommendations for the Northeast BC – Peace Liard region in the 2026 intake year. We may receive additional recommendations in the Fall should other communities fail to use up all of their recommendations.

We will use a scoring grid and pool model to triage, assess and rank applications. Please see the attached scoring grid. (https://c6258bfb-f537-43ce-a4c5-9d1dfd4a7880.usrfiles.com/ugd/c6258b_6cab76f8a33c492293b0b90cf96aec0b.pdf)

We may be able to accept up to 20% discretionary NOC codes that fall outside of the eligible 25 NOC codes. As required by IRCC, discretionary NOCs are eligible for sector points only and do not receive occupation category points.

To ensure regional and sector equity, each Designated Employer may submit only ONE (1) Candidate Recommendation Application at first. This cap may be lifted later in the year should allocations remain available.

Allocations will be issued to the highest ranking candidates in line with sector distribution targets throughout the year. Where a sector does not have enough eligible or competitive candidates at that time, recommendations may be issued to higher-ranking candidates from other sectors.

The following NOC codes are capped at 5% of allocations and a combined total of 20% as required by IRCC:

-Food Service Manager (NOC 60031)
-Food Service Supervisor (NOC 62020)
-Cashier (NOC 65100)
-Retail Sales Supervisor (NOC 62010)

Please note: Applications will not be considered if they are incomplete, contain multiple errors/omissions or if the candidate does not meet federal eligibility requirements. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that their candidate(s) meet all program criteria and that all required documentation is complete, accurate and up to date.

Question 5

Apply for permanent residence

Accepted Answer

If your employer’s Recommendation Application is approved, you will receive a Community Recommendation Certificate that allows you to apply to IRCC for Permanent Residence. The recommendation certificate is valid for a period of six (6) months.

Click the link below for instructions on how to apply for permanent residence, including a document checklist and instructions for filling out forms:

• Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Apply for permanent residence (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/permanent-residence.html)

NOTE: Receiving a Community Recommendation Certificate does not guarantee that a candidate will receive permanent residence. It is up to the IRCC Processing Officer’s discretion when they are reviewing the application.

Question 6

Settle in Northeast BC

Accepted Answer

Once you’ve applied for and/or received your permanent residence from IRCC, you will be asked to share details and timelines about your relocation to the region, if applicable.

Your employer will support you by connecting you to settlement services, helping you integrate into the workplace, and welcoming you to the community.

To find newcomer services near you, please visit this page.(https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/settle.html)  (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/settle.html)

Question 7

Optional: Work permit

Accepted Answer

If you require a temporary work permit while your permanent residence application is being processed by IRCC, click here (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-franco-pilots/rural-immigration/work-permit.html)to learn about the steps involved.

Northeast BC - Peace Liard Region

Employer Led

Process for Candidates