RURAL NORTHERN IMMIGRATION PILOT [RNIP] DRAWS

Sudbury, Ontario held its first- ever (RNIP) draw on April 23, 2020 inviting candidates to apply for a community recommendation for Canadian permanent residence.

Each of the 11 communities participating in the RNIP has its own method of selecting immigration candidates. 

Sudbury uses a points-based system, much like many provincial nominee programs, or the federal Express Entry system. The program is for foreigners and their families who want to live in Sudbury long-term. 

Invitations were issued to eligible candidates with CRS 280. The processing time for permanent residency under the RNIP is 12 to 18 months

Despite Canada’s temporary travel restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Sudbury RNIP is still accepting applications from abroad for those with job offers in the mining supply and services sector as well as the tourism sector. 

Sudbury is one of three Ontario communities to have recently opened applications to its Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program. Timmins and Thunder Bay have also begun accepting applications.