Pilot Programs 

1.Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) 

The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is a new federal program launched in early 2025 as a successor to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) to address labour shortages in smaller Canadian communities. It offers a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who intend to live and work long-term in one of the selected rural communities across Canada.

Participating Communities in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

RCIP covers 14 designated communities across Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, including areas like North Bay, Moose Jaw, West Kootenay, and the North Okanagan–Shuswap region.

The following communities are participating in the RCIP:

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must:

🔁 How the Process Works


1. Employer designation

 Local economic development bodies approve employers to hire via RCIP.


2. Job offer & candidate application

Candidate must meet eligibility and apply with supporting documents.


3. Community recommendation

Employer submits a recommendation on behalf of candidate. If accepted, candidate receives a certificate.


4. Permanent residence application

With recommendation certificate, candidate applies to IRCC for PR. Optionally apply for a work permit while PR is processed.

💵 Fees & Status

⚠️ Community-Specific Notes

Each community may publish priority occupations and open intake windows at different times. For example, North Okanagan‑Shuswap held multiple intake rounds in mid‑2025 and paused mid‑July due to high volume. Periodic pauses allow for capacity management.

✅ Why RCIP Matters

2. Home Care Worker Pilot 

Canada recognizes the growing need for dedicated and skilled home care workers to support aging populations and individuals with medical needs. The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot is designed to provide a clear, permanent residency pathway for caregivers who wish to live and work in Canada. These pilot programs offer eligible foreign nationals a pathway to permanent residence while allowing them to work temporarily in Canada as home support workers or childcare providers.

There are 2 pilots:

NOC 44100 (Home Child Care Provider) 

NOC 44101 (Home Support Worker) 

The Home Child Care Provider Pilot (NOC 44100) is for individuals working as nannies or child care providers in a home setting, with duties such as caring for children, preparing meals, helping with homework, and maintaining a safe environment. 

The Home Support Worker Pilot (NOC 44101) focuses on providing care to seniors, persons with disabilities, or individuals recovering from illness, with responsibilities including assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and administering medications. 

🛂 Application Streams – 2025 Intake :

Each caregiver pilot program offers two distinct application streams to accommodate both those currently working in Canada and those applying from abroad. Whether you're already in the country or planning your move, there is a pathway tailored to your situation: 

     (i)  Workers in Canada 

This stream is designed for applicants who are already in Canada and have accumulated relevant caregiving experience under a valid work permit. These individuals may have already been employed as child care providers or home support workers and are now eligible to apply for permanent residency directly, provided they meet all program criteria.

   (ii) Applicants Not Working in Canada 

This stream is for qualified foreign nationals who are not currently working in Canada but wish to immigrate under the caregiver pathway. These individuals must have a valid job offer from a Canadian employer and meet all eligibility criteria, including education, work experience, and language proficiency. Successful applicants receive an occupation-restricted open work permit to come to Canada, gain the required experience, and later apply for permanent residency. 

🧾 Experience & Job Offer Requirements: 

To be eligible, you must have either at least six months of continuous, full-time work experience in a relevant caregiving occupation within the past three years, or have completed a recognized training program in the past two years. Additionally, you must secure a genuine, full-time, and permanent job offer as either a Home Child Care Provider (NOC 44100)—in a private home, not a daycare—or a Home Support Worker (NOC 44101)—not in a nursing home or institutional setting. The job must be located outside Quebec and align with the duties outlined in the applicable NOC. The offer must clearly state the hourly wage, job responsibilities, employment requirements, and come from a legitimate and financially stable employer. The wage must meet or exceed the median wage for the occupation in the province or territory where the job is located (or the national median if provincial data isn’t available). 

🧾Employer Requirements: 

Examples of eligible employers:


❌ Ineligible Employers

 

The following cannot serve as your employer for HCWIP:

📝 How to Apply

📌 Why Choose This Pilot?