Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots
Permanent residence for skilled candidates who get a job offer in one of 18 selected communities. The Francophone pilot is for French speakers outside Quebec.
OpenPilot programs. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) that came before them is closed.
Step-by-step checklist
0 of 4 doneDocuments you usually need
- Job offer from a designated employer
- Community recommendation
- Language test results
- Education and work experience proof
Government fees
CAD| Principal applicant, including right of PR fee | $1,590 |
| Dependent child | $270 |
Fees as listed by IRCC on 2026-10-30. Fees change; always check the official fee list. IRCC fee list ↗
After you apply
- You are expected to live and work in the community.
Processing times change every week. Check today’s times on IRCC’s official tool. Check processing times ↗
Official sources:
- Rural and Francophone Community Immigration Pilots (IRCC) ↗
- Rural Community Immigration Pilot ↗
- Francophone Community Immigration Pilot ↗
Checked against IRCC pages on 2026-10-30.
General information only. This is not legal advice and does not check whether you are eligible. Your own checklist in your IRCC account is what counts. Last checked 2026-10-30.