Program delivery update: Work permits under Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.
December 21, 2023
The instructions for officers processing work permit applications from principal applicants for permanent residence in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) have been updated to remove the temporary COVID-19 instructions and to reflect the changes for National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021.
The instructions for officers processing work permit applications for spouses or common-law partners have also been updated to reflect the new layout of the instructions.
Updated instructions
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) [R205(a) – C15] - Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – International Mobility Program
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Spouses (RNIP) [R205(a) – C17] - Public policies, special initiatives and pilot projects – International Mobility Program