Pilot Programs

Canada's immigration pilots test new ways to address labour shortages, support regional development, and create pathways for specific groups. Some accept new applications, while others have ended or paused intake. Some focus on temporary work or study rather than directly granting permanent residence.

This guide covers current and former pilots, their application status, and related immigration options. Requirements vary by program. Check the relevant official guidance before applying.

Canada Immigration Pilot Programs, at a Glance

The table below summarizes the Canadian immigration pilot programs featured in this directory. Each program may have specific requirements relating to participating communities, employers, jobs, and applicant eligibility. Even if a pilot program has closed to new applications, applications submitted before the deadline may still be processed.

Understanding Program Statuses

• Open: Applications are accepted under the published conditions, although local intake or eligibility restrictions may apply.
• Intake paused or closed to new applications: applications are not currently accepted. Existing applications may continue to be processed.
• Ended: The pilot has ended and no longer accepts new applications.
• Former pilot with a successor program available: The original pilot has ended, but a separate ongoing program may offer a related pathway. Applicants must qualify under the successors rules.

Current and Recently Closed Federal Immigration Pilots

1. Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)

Status: Open, subject to participating-community and employer requirements.

RCIP helps participating rural communities attract skilled workers who intend to settle there. It builds on the community-focused approach of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.

To pursue this pathway applicants generally need a qualifying job offer from a designated employer in a participating community and a recommendation from that community. Applicants must also meet the requirements for work experience, language ability, education, settlement funds where required and admissibility to Canada.

Requirements vary by occupation and community. RCIP communities identify priority sectors or occupations. Publish information about designated employers, local application procedures and recommendations. A job offer alone does not guarantee a community recommendation or permanent residence.

Applicants should review the participating-community list and its latest intake instructions before accepting a job or paying for services. A work permit may be available to applicants but a work permit is not a universal prerequisite for the permanent residence application.

2. Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP)

Status: Open, subject to participating-community and employer requirements.

FCIP is a separate community-driven permanent residence pathway. It supports French-speaking newcomers who want to live and work in participating Francophone-minority communities outside Quebec.

Eligible applicants generally need a qualifying job offer from a designated employer a recommendation from the participating community and the required work experience, education, French-language ability and settlement funds where applicable. Applicants must also meet admissibility requirements. Demonstrate an intention to settle in the community.

French proficiency is central to FCIP. Applicants must meet the language benchmark through an accepted test and the job offer must meet FCIPs occupational and employment conditions. Community priorities and designated-employer arrangements can differ so applicants should consult the instructions for their intended destination.

FCIP is not the same as RCIP. RCIP focuses on participating communities while FCIP specifically supports Francophone communities. Each has its community list, requirements and recommendation process.

3. Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care

Status: Closed to applications while IRCC processes existing applications.

The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care was introduced in 2025 to provide a residence pathway for eligible workers in home child care occupations. It is distinct from the Home Child Care Provider Pilot, which stopped accepting applications in June 2024.

The newer pilot requires applicants to meet its applicable conditions, including a qualifying home child care job offer outside Quebec, language and education requirements and relevant work experience or training. The work must be in a home-care setting rather than an institutional setting such as a daycare.

The pilot had two application streams: Workers in Canada and Applicants Not Working in Canada. Both streams are currently closed. IRCC announced in December 2025 that intake would remain paused until further notice to prioritise existing applications. The planned March 2026 reopening did not take place.

People who submitted an application before the closure should follow IRCC's instructions monitor their application status and respond to requests, for documents. Prospective applicants cannot treat the pilot as a route while intake remains closed.

People exploring other options may review eligible temporary work arrangements, other caregiver-related immigration measures if introduced or economic immigration programs for which they independently qualify. These are not automatic replacements.

4. Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support

Status: Closed to applications while IRCC processes existing applications.

The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support was designed for workers who help people at home. Like the Child Care pilot it gave a route to residence but only if you meet language, education, work experience or training job offer and admissibility rules.

The job that qualifies is home support work in a setting that the pilot considers eligible. Working in a place like a nursing home does not satisfy the home-support job-offer rules of the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot. Applicants also needed to plan to live and work outside Quebec.

The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot has two parts: Workers in Canada and Applicants Not Working in Canada. Both parts are closed to applications. IRCC still works on the applications it has already received. The announcement for December 2025 said that the expected March 2026 reopening would not happen.

The newer Home Support pilot is not the same as the Home Support Worker Pilot, which finished on 17 June 2024. If you are looking at immigration options you must check each option’s own eligibility rules. Do not assume that work done under one caregiver pilot automatically makes you eligible for another.

5. Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP)

Status: A study‑based pilot that may lead to residence. Check the intake dates and the rules for participating institutions before you apply.

The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot helps French‑speaking international students who wish to study at post‑secondary schools that are part of the pilot in chosen Francophone‑minority communities outside Quebec. The pilot gives a study route. Also lets students apply for permanent residence after they finish if they meet the rules.

Applicants must be citizens of a country that the pilot accepts. They need an acceptance letter from a school that's part of the pilot and they must meet the French‑language and money requirements of the pilot. They also have to meet the study‑permit rules. The school, the program, the place and how the course is delivered are all important. An acceptance letter from any school is not enough.

Check the pilot’s French‑language rules and the proof‑of‑funds rules against the latest IRCC instructions. Applicants should also verify that their chosen school and program are still eligible and that the application process is still open for cases.

A study permit from the Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot does not give permanent residence by itself. Once students finish their studies they still need to meet the rules for the pilot’s permanent‑residence route. These rules may involve credentials, language skills, living in Canada and other conditions. The FMCSP is different from the FCIP, which is a community‑driven pilot for workers.

6. Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)

Status: No new applications accepted.

The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot was set up to help refugees and other displaced people move to Canada by way of economic immigration. It linked candidates with employers and worked to solve practical obstacles that might stop displaced people from meeting the rules or finishing an economic‑immigration application.

In the past the EMPP offered both federal routes and regional or provincial choices. Depending on the route a person could qualify through existing economic‑immigration programs or through a pathway that was part of the pilot. Job‑offer rules were not the same for everyone so it would be wrong to say that every EMPP applicant needed a job offer.

New applications are no longer accepted for the EMPP. That does not mean that displaced people cannot apply for Canadian immigration routes. People who are eligible can look into refugee resettlement, family reunification or economic immigration. Each route has its own rules and process.

Those who already have an EMPP application should follow the instructions that apply to their file and any messages from the authority, in charge. Do not think that an application can move automatically to another program.

Former Federal Immigration Pilots

The programs listed below do not take applications any longer. Their past details are still helpful because some people might still be waiting for a decision and the old rules can help compare with today’s options.

7. Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIPP)

Status: Finished; replaced by the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) which is still running.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot was created to help employers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island find foreign workers and international graduates. Atlantic Immigration Pilot used a designated employer and provincial endorsement model to support immigration to Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Immigration Pilot ended on 31 December 2021. The last federal application deadline was 5 March 2022. Atlantic Immigration Pilot is no longer open for new applications.

Atlantic Immigration Program replaced Atlantic Immigration Pilot. Under Atlantic Immigration Program eligible candidates normally need a job offer from a designated employer, provincial endorsement and the required work experience or qualifying status, education, language ability and settlement funds if needed. Atlantic Immigration Program requirements differ based on the candidates circumstances and the programs current rules.

Former Atlantic Immigration Pilot categories and rules must not replace Atlantic Immigration Program instructions. Atlantic Immigration Pilot does not mean that old graduate provisions still apply or that a job offer, endorsement or work permit requirement is the same for every case. Existing AIPP applications are separate from AIP applications. Anyone who applied before the former deadline must follow the instructions for that application. New applicants should look at Atlantic Immigration Program requirements.

8. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

Status: Ended on 31 August 2024.

Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot was a community driven immigration initiative created to help smaller Canadian communities bring in workers and keep newcomers. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot supported residence applications from eligible candidates who had qualifying job offers and community recommendations. The historical process involved finding a qualifying job with an employer in a participating community and obtaining a community recommendation. Applicants then applied for residence under the applicable federal requirements. The job offer and community recommendation were parts of the process not separate immigration streams.

RNIP stopped accepting new applications when RNIP ended on 31 August 2024. IRCC continues to process applications submitted under RNIP according to its instructions. People interested in immigration should look at the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. These newer pilots have their participating communities, designated employers and eligibility criteria. These newer pilots are not extensions of RNIP and old RNIP recommendations or applications do not automatically transfer.

9. Agri-Food Pilot

Status: Ended on 14 May 2025.

Agri-Food Pilot provided a residence pathway for eligible experienced non-seasonal workers in selected occupations and industries related to Canada’s agri-food sector. Agri-Food Pilot was intended to help address labour needs in areas such as meat processing, mushroom production and greenhouse crop production.

Eligibility depended on Agri-Food Pilot requirements including qualifying work experience, an eligible occupation, a qualifying job offer, language proficiency, education and settlement funds where needed. Agri-Food Pilot was not simply divided into a temporary foreign worker stream and a separate permanent residence stream as some outdated descriptions suggest.

Agri-Food Pilot closed to new applications on 14 May 2025. IRCC continues to process applications accepted before the closure following the instructions. Workers in agriculture and food production may look into employer supported work permits the Provincial Nominee Program, Express Entry or regional immigration pathways depending on their occupation and circumstances. These options have eligibility requirements and do not guarantee permanent residence.

10. Home Child Care Provider Pilot and Home Support Worker Pilot

Status: Ended; the last day to apply was 17 June 2024.

These five-year pilots provided pathways to residence for eligible home child care providers and home support workers and where applicable their family members. The application process depended on whether the applicant had the qualifying work experience required for the relevant category.

The former pilots included a Gaining Experience category for eligible applicants who needed to acquire qualifying Canadian work experience and a Direct to Permanent Residence category for applicants who already met the relevant experience requirements. The job duties and work setting had to match the occupation rules.

The pilots stopped accepting new applications on 17 June 2024. IRCC continues to process applications received on or before the deadline. Existing applicants should follow the instructions, for their category. Submit any required evidence of qualifying work experience.

These programs differ from the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Child Care and the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot: Home Support, which were introduced in 2025. The newer pilots are currently closed to applications. Applicants must not assume that being eligible for a caregiver pilot automatically makes them eligible for a newer pilot.

Caregivers can look into other temporary work options or any future immigration measures that IRCC may announce. The routes and requirements that are available must be checked separately.

11. Caring for Children Pilot

Status: Ended; the last day to apply was 17 June 2019.

The Caring for Children Pilot was a caregiver immigration pathway for people who were eligible to provide child care in private homes. It gave a route to residence for applicants who met the programs employment, experience and other requirements.

The pilot no longer accepts new applications. Information about IRCC's caregiver program remains the starting point for existing applicants who need to check their file or find out which historical instructions apply.

There is no transfer from the Caring for Children Pilot to a newer caregiver program. Those looking for options should review the work permit rules that apply and any immigration pathways for which they qualify on their own.

12. Caring for People With High Medical Needs Pilot

Status: Ended; the last day to apply was 17 June 2019.

The former pilot gave a residence pathway for workers who were eligible to care for people with high medical needs. It was made for a group of care occupations and had its own work and application requirements.

New applications are no longer accepted. Existing applicants should follow the instructions that IRCC gives for their submitted application. Workers who have experience in health care or caregiving can look into relevant immigration routes but the occupations and eligibility rules for those routes may differ.

13. Yukon Community Pilot

Status: Closed on 30 June 2025.

The Yukon Community Pilot linked nomination with a work permit arrangement for foreign workers who had qualifying job offers from participating Yukon employers. It was meant to help meet labour needs while supporting workers who want to settle in the territory.

The pilots work permit part was tied to the territorial nomination process and the conditions for the participating jobs. It should not be seen as a work permit or a separate permanent residence program that is available to everyone who wants work in Yukon.

The pilot closed on 30 June 2025. Applicants who have existing files should consult the instructions from Yukon and from the government that apply to their situation. Other possible options could include the Yukon Nominee Program, where intake's available or other work permit routes. Eligibility and intake arrangements need to be confirmed separately.

Quebec's Former Immigration Pilots

Quebec runs its immigration selection system. The pilot programs in Quebec should not be mixed up with the pilots run by IRCC. The three permanent immigration pilots listed below ended on 1 January 2026.

14. Quebec Food-Processing Workers Pilot

Status: Ended on 1 January 2026.

The pilot was made for workers who were eligible in Quebec's food‑processing sector. It gave a sector‑specific route to immigration for applicants who met the program's requirements, which included conditions about employment, experience, language and other selection criteria.

New applications are no longer accepted under the pilot. Applicants who have already applied should follow the instructions from Quebec's immigration ministry. Workers in the sector can look at the Quebec selection pathways or employer‑supported options but they must not assume that the former pilot's conditions are still available.

15. Quebec Orderlies Pilot

Status: Ended on 1 January 2026.

The Quebec Orderlies Pilot was aimed at workers who were eligible in orderly and related care occupations. It gave a pathway for people who met the pilot's employment, training, language and selection requirements.

The pilot has ended and is not a current application route. Applicants who have pending cases should consult the Quebec instructions. Workers in health care can look at Quebec selection programs or other routes that fit their occupation and qualifications.

16. Quebec Artificial Intelligence, Information Technologies and Visual Effects Pilot

Status: Ended on 1 January 2026.

This pilot was aimed at professionals who work in intelligence, information technology, and visual effects. It offered streams that were made for different groups of applicants in these fields. The rules that made someone eligible varied from one stream to another and they looked at the applicant’s background and other selection criteria.

The pilot is now closed for new applicants. Technology professionals need to look at Quebec’s immigration options and find out which programs match their experience and qualifications. Just because someone was eligible for this pilot does not mean they are automatically eligible for another program.

Provincial and Territorial Immigration Initiatives

17. Ontario Regional Immigration Rural Economic Development Through Immigration (REDI)

Status: This is a regional pilot and initiative. You should check the provincial nomination intake and the communities that are participating.

Ontario has used regional immigration initiatives to help employers in places outside big cities bring in workers. The Ontario Regional Immigration Pilot was one of these initiatives and the Rural Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative was aimed at meeting labour needs in communities that were part of the program.

REDI was a limited‑time initiative that worked with Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It was not an immigration program on its own. The communities that took part and the intake rules may have changed after the period of the initiative.

If you want to settle in rural Ontario, you should look at the current OINP streams the employer rules, the nomination criteria and any new regional initiatives that have been announced. Having a job offer does not automatically give you a nomination or permanent residence.

18. BC Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot

Status: This pilot has moved into the ongoing Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream.

The BC Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot was designed to help experienced entrepreneurs start businesses in communities that are not the biggest cities in the province. The plan relied on community involvement and business proposals that matched the local economy.

The pilot’s regional model is now part of the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream. Entrepreneurs who qualify may need a community referral, a business proposal, enough investment and net worth, relevant business experience, good language skills and a plan to live in the chosen community. These requirements follow the program rules.

The current stream is not just the old pilot with a new name. Applicants must follow the eligibility rules and the community procedures that are in place today. Because the communities and the rules can change, you should check the provincial guidance before writing a business proposal.

Other Canadian Work and Study Pilots

Not every pilot gives a straight path to permanent residence. Some pilots are meant to make it easier for employers or to help people work temporarily. Others are about study permits. Only give a way to permanent residence if other conditions are met.

19. Recognized Employer Pilot

Status: This pilot is closed to employer participants as of 16 September 2024.

The Recognized Employer Pilot was created to make parts of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process easier for employers who have a good record under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It was focused on employers and was not a direct route to permanent residence for foreign workers.

Employers who were already recognised under the pilot can still use the simplified LMIA procedures that are set out in the rules. A worker’s chance of getting a work permit still depends on the job, the LMIA or exemption and the general immigration rules.

20. Innovation Stream Work-Permit Initiative

Status: Workers who get job offers from employers that are part of the Global Hypergrowth Project may qualify for a work permit that is specific to that employer under Canada’s Innovation Stream. See the official IRCC Tech Talent Strategy page for eligibility requirements and current instructions.

Canada announced the Innovation Stream work‑permit initiative in 2023. It started on 22 March 2024. The aim was to help workers who are hired by innovative businesses get work authorisation. If a worker qualifies and has an offer from a Global Hypergrowth Project employer they may get a work permit that is specific to that employer as long as they meet the rules that apply.

The Innovation Stream gives a way to temporary work authorisation but it does not give permanent residence directly. Whether a worker can use it depends on the employer the job offer and the immigration rules that are in place. Applicants should read the IRCC guidance to see if they qualify and what the conditions are.

21. CAN Work Philippines

Status: You should check the Canadian authorities to see if this pilot is still available and what the eligibility rules are.

CAN Work Philippines works to help workers who qualify find jobs in Canada. Applicants need to tell the difference between a short‑term work offer and a permanent residency plan. They should check the application steps, which employers are involved, what jobs are available, and any rules that protect recruitment.

Filipino citizenship by itself does not give a person a right to work in Canada. A job offer also does not automatically bring a work permit. Applicants must follow the instructions from the government and be wary of anyone who asks for money in return for a promised job or immigration result.

Other Historical Pilots to Consider in a Broader Directory

Canada has launched more pilot programs at the federal, provincial and territorial level over the years. The examples below are useful for a list but their current status and any new programs that replaced them must be checked with up‑to‑date or archived official sources before anyone says a directory includes every pilot that has ever existed.

• Immigrant Investor Venture Capital Pilot: This was a federal program for business immigration. Look at IRCC guidance to see when it closed, what the rules used to be and what current business immigration options might replace it.
• Original Start-up Visa Pilot: The Start-up Visa program grew out of a pilot. Read the federal instructions to learn the intake rules and any limits before deciding if it fits your plan.
• BC PNP Tech Pilot: This tech‑focused pilot became part of BC's continuing technology nomination program. Applicants must look at the BC PNP categories and job requirements instead of using the old pilot list.
• Nova Scotia Critical Construction Worker Pilot: This provincial pilot aimed to fill construction jobs. Applicants need to check the Nova Scotia Nominee Program streams and official announcements to see if a similar path exists now.

Historical examples alone do not replace the latest application advice. When a pilot ends. is replaced, or is renamed its old rules are no longer valid. A full historical record should list the launch and end dates, the body that ran it the archived rules and any confirmed replacement program.

How to Check Which Pilot Program You May Qualify For

No single path works for all immigration pilots. Some need an employer and a community recommendation while others depend on schooling, work experience in a certain sector, a provincial nomination or a temporary work permit. Use these steps to focus your choices.

Step 1: Check Whether the Program Accepts Applications

Begin by visiting the program’s site and verifying its present status. Distinguish between programs that accept new applications, programs with paused or closed intake, and pilots that have ended. Even if a program still handles applications it may not accept new ones.

Step 2: Check Location, Occupation and Applicant Restrictions

Find out if you have to live or work in a certain province, territory or community. Verify whether your job, employer, nationality, school or applicant type meets the rules. Some pilots list employers or give priority to particular communities.

Step 3: Review the Full Eligibility Requirements

The program you choose may ask for work experience, schooling, language test scores, settlement money, a valid job offer or a recognised certification. Look carefully at the rules for the program and stream you want. Do not think that satisfying one rule means you qualify for everything.

Step 4: Confirm Employer, Community or Provincial Requirements

Where applicable, confirm that the employer meets the relevant eligibility or designation requirements, that the community can issue recommendations, and that the province is accepting applications for the chosen nomination stream.  A job offer alone does not guarantee a recommendation, a nomination or permanent residency.

Step 5: Follow the Specific Official Application Process

Follow the forms, portal, papers and dates set by the authority in charge. Some programs need a community recommendation or a provincial nomination before you can apply for permanent residence. Others have study permits, employer steps or work‑permit rules. Stick to the order shown for the route you choose.

Step 6: Check Separately Whether a Work Permit is Available or Required

Work permits and permanent residence have separate requirements. Eligible candidates may be able to apply for a work permit while their permanent residence application is being prepared or processed. Others may not qualify for a work permit at all. For RCIP and FCIP an eligible work permit may be an option, not a prerequisite for the permanent residence application.

Never work in Canada without the required authorisation. If you already have a pending residence application check your current temporary status and your work authorisation separately.

What Happens If You Applied Before a Pilot Closed?

Closing a pilot to applicants does not necessarily mean that all applications already submitted are cancelled. The responsible authority may continue processing applications received before the deadline following the program's rules and any official instructions. If you applied before a pilot closed:

• Keep your application confirmation, file number and copies of submitted documents.
• Monitor your account or the authority's instructions for updates and requests.
• Respond to requests for information or documents within the stated deadline.
• Keep your contact details and relevant personal information up to date.
• Check separately whether you need to extend or maintain your temporary resident status or your work authorisation while waiting.
• Do not submit a second application under a different program unless you have confirmed that you qualify and understand the consequences and requirements.

If a successor program exists, you must meet its requirements and follow its application process. Applications and recommendations do not automatically transfer between pilots or programs.

Explore Your Canadian Immigration Options

Canadian immigration pilots have changed over time as the federal, provincial and territorial governments respond to labour needs, regional development and settlement priorities. Some have become programs while others have ended or paused intake. Understanding these differences can help you avoid preparing an application for a program that no longer accepts new applicants.

Start by checking the status of the program that interests, you then review its location, occupation, language, education, work experience and application requirements. If a pilot has closed, investigate a confirmed successor or another route for which you may qualify, rather than assuming the former program’s rules still apply.

For further guidance explore CanaMigrate's Canadian immigration resources and compare the available pathways against your individual circumstances. Program rules and intake arrangements can change, so confirm all details with the responsible government authority before applying.

This directory reflects a status review dated 20 October 2026. Verify all program statuses, community lists, application deadlines and successor arrangements against official sources before publication. The provincial and historical pilot inventory should receive a completeness check before the page is described as a comprehensive list of every Canadian immigration pilot ever introduced.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canadian Immigration Pilots Are Currently Open?

As of 20 October 2026, the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) are listed by IRCC as open, subject to their community, employer and applicant requirements.

The Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) is a study-based initiative with a potential permanent residence pathway; applicants should confirm current intake and participating-institution requirements. The Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot streams and the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot are closed to new applications.

Can I Apply to a Closed Pilot?

No. If the responsible authority has stopped accepting applications, you cannot submit a new application under that pilot unless an official notice changes its status. You can investigate a successor or another immigration route but you must meet its separate eligibility requirements.

What Happens if I Applied Before a Pilot Closed?

Some closed pilots continue processing applications submitted before the deadline. Follow the instructions for your specific program monitor communications from the responsible authority and respond to any requests. Do not assume that closure automatically cancels an existing application or that it guarantees approval.

What's the Difference Between RNIP and RCIP?

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, abbreviated RNIP,  finished on 31 August 2024. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) started in 2025 and focuses on participating local communities.. Both programs use a community-driven approach. RCIP has its own set of participating communities, designated employers, eligibility criteria and recommendation process. An old RNIP application or recommendation does not automatically transfer to RCIP.

Is the Atlantic Immigration Program Still a Pilot?

No. The Atlantic Immigration Pilot ended on 31 December 2021. The last federal application deadline was 5 March 2022. It was replaced by the Atlantic Immigration Program, abbreviated AIP, which has its own current requirements. Applicants should use the AIP instructions instead of relying on the old pilot rules.

Does Every Canadian Immigration Pilot Require a Job Offer?

No. The requirements vary between programs. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Federal Community Immigration Pilot usually need a qualifying job offer and a community recommendation. The Federal Multicultural Community Settlement Program is a study-based initiative with admission and study permit rules. Some routes of the Employment-Based Multinational Program also vary in whether a job offer is required. Always review the rules for the program and stream.

Do I Need a Work Permit Before Applying For Permanent Residence Through a Pilot?

Not always. The process depends on the program. For the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Federal Community Immigration Pilot eligible applicants may have a work permit option. A work permit is not a universal requirement for applying for permanent residence. Other programs may have rules. Check the instructions for both permanent residence and temporary work authorisation.

Can a Closed Pilot's Successor Automatically Accept my Application?

No. A successor program is a path with its own eligibility rules and procedures. You may need to secure a job offer, a community recommendation, a provincial nomination or other supporting documents. Confirm your eligibility. Follow the current application instructions.