The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) was a community-driven program designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities in Canada. It aimed to create a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who wanted to work and live in one of the participating communities.

The pilot had several key steps:

• Eligibility Check: Applicants needed to meet both IRCC and community-specific requirements.
• Job Search: Finding an eligible job with an employer in one of the participating communities.
• Community Recommendation: Submitting an application for recommendation to the community.
• Permanent Residence Application: Applying for permanent residence if recommended by a community.

The program officially closed on August 31, 2024, which was the deadline for candidates to submit their permanent residence applications

Source – canada.ca