There are four steps to applying for permanent residency under this program.

• You must ensure that you meet both the general requirements of the IRCC and the specific requirements of the region.
• Find a qualified job with an employer in one of the participating communities.
• When you have a job offer, you send your application to the community for advice.
• If that community chooses you, then you apply for permanent residence.

Each community has its requirements.

What you can expect from a community:

The program is community-oriented, meaning that communities evaluate potential candidates that best fit the community’s economic needs.

Candidates for permanent residency are then nominated to the Immigration Office for a final decision.

Finally, newcomers are introduced to accommodation service groups and other institutions.

Current participating communities are:

North Bay, ON

Sudbury, ON   

Timmins, ON  

Sault Ste. Marie, ON  

Thunder Bay, ON       

Brandon, MB  

Altoona /Rhineland, MB        

Moose Jaw, SK

Claresholm, AB          

Vernon, BC

West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC