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ARTICLE · 28 MAY 2024

New Immigration Pilots For Rural And Francophone Minority Communities Forthcoming

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IRCC has opened the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot for applications. Interested organizations must apply online using a dedicated...

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Update May 22, 2024: IRCC has opened the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot for applications. Interested organizations must apply online using a dedicated IRCC questionnaire, by July 2, 2024. IRCC will then select up to 15 communities to participate in the pilots based on their economic needs and the availability of services and programs to assist newcomers, among other criteria.

March 6, 2024: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced it will open new immigration pilot programs for rural and Francophone minority communities sometime between September and November 2024. The Rural Community Immigration Pilot will offer a permanent residence pathway for foreign nationals who can help address critical labor shortages and live long-term in small rural communities in Canada. The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot will focus on increasing the number of French-speaking foreign nationals

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