Immigration

Who can apply

Make sure you meet the IRCC Federal Eligibility Requirements.

Community criteria

Once you’ve been deemed eligible based on steps 1 and 2, the TEDC will prioritize applicants who are most likely to settle and reside in the Timmins region for the long-term and contribute to the local economy according to the Community Criteria. Applicants receive a score using the points-based system below [as of February 20, 2024].

At the moment, applicants need to achieve a total score of 60 or above to be considered for recommendation. 

Awarding of Community Criteria points is at the sole discretion of the TEDC. It is up to applicants to provide sufficient and factual evidence in support of the criteria.

Community Criteria Scoresheet

Workplace Match Mentoring Guidelines

Please note that candidates may be requested to participate in a formal interview to further assess these criteria.

How to apply

Ready to apply? Completed applications must be submitted in one (1) single email to RNIP@timmins.ca. 

Applications will not be considered if they are incomplete, do not meet federal eligibility requirements, or do not meet the minimum Community Criteria score required. It is up to applicants to ensure they meet the program requirements, are using the most recent version of applicable forms, and their application is complete.

Applications which are found to contain fraud or misrepresented or withheld facts relating to a relevant matter, including but not limited to purposely misrepresenting an Offer of Employment job title, will be declined and may impact future participation in the program.

Completed applications include:

1. Completed RNIP Offer of Employment Form (IMM5984);
2. Completed RNIPP Schedule 1 Applicant Form (IMM5911);
3. Letter of Intent to Reside in the Community. Applicant must explain why you want to live and work in the community. Examples of other information you can include are knowledge of the community, actions you have taken to establish yourself in the community, etc. Letter should be at least 250 words (maximum 500 words), written by you, the applicant, and signed. Letters that are plagiarized or found to be similar to other applicants will result in an application being declined.
4. Detailed resume;
5. Proof of 1 year of qualified work experience (at least 1,560 hours) in the past 3 years. If you qualify for an international student work experience exemption, you must provide proof of living in the community for at least 16 of the last 24 months of your program. Examples include, but are not limited to, lease agreement, rent receipts or utility receipts.
6. Results from at least one designated language test. If applicable, language results for a second official language as well as language results for your spouse or common law partner should be included. These results must be less than 24 months old;
7. Educational credential assessment, or copy of Canadian degree or diploma;
8. Proof of settlement funds if not currently working in Canada (bank statement);
9. Copy of the biographical data page and stamp page from your passport or government photo ID;
10. Proof that you have valid temporary resident status if currently in Canada. Your status must be valid on the day you submit your application. Examples include a copy of the pages of your passport clearly showing the stamp made by Canadian authorities on your most recent entry to Canada or a copy of your current immigration document (if you have one);
11. Completed Use of a Representative Form (if using an immigration representative);
12. Any other supporting documents that provide proof necessary to meet eligibility requirements or obtain Community Criteria points. Examples include, but are not limited to, proof of living in the region, community connections and community involvement. 

Please note, as of October 14^th, 2022, we will only be accepting applications during our monthly intake periods. Applications submitted outside of the dates listed below will not be considered or processed.

2022 Intake Periods:

• October 23^rd 12:00 am to October 29^th 11:59 pm
• November 20^th 12:00 am to November 26^th 11:59 pm
• December 17^th 12:00 am to December 23^rd 11:59 pm

2023 Intake Periods:

• January 22^nd 12:00 am to January 28^th 11:59 pm
• February 19^th 12:00 am to February 25^th 11:59 pm
• March 26^th 12:00 am to April 1^st 11:59 pm
• April 23^rd 12:00 am to April 29^th 11:59 pm
• May 21^st 12:00 am to May 27^th 11:59 pm
• June 24^th 12:00 am to June 30^th 11:59 pm
• July 23^rd 12:00 am to July 29^th 11:59 pm
• August 20^th 12:00 am to August 26^th 11:59 pm
• September 24^th 12:00 am to September 30^th 11:59 pm
• October 22^nd 12:00 am to October 28^th 11:59 pm
• November 19^th 12:00 am to November 25^th 11:59 pm
• December 17^th 12:00 am to December 23^rd 11:59 pm

2024 Intake Periods:

• February 25^th 12:00 am to March 2^nd 11:59 pm
• March 24^th 12:00 am to March 30^th 11:59 pm
• April 21^st 12:00 am to April 27^th 11:59 pm
• May 26^th 12:00 am to June 1^st 11:59 pm
• June 23^rd 12:00 am to June 29^th 11:59 pm

Applicant Pool and Draw System

The Timmins Regional RNIP ranks candidates in the pool using a points-based system. Complete applications meeting the eligibility requirements and minimum Community Criteria score required will be placed into the Applicant Pool.

Candidate draws will be completed by the TEDC once per month, mid-month. The highest-scoring candidate applications in the pool as of each draw date will be further assessed by the TEDC and reviewed by the Selection Committee at the end of every month. Candidates may be requested to participate in a formal interview to further assess their application. Applicants deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Ministerial Instructions will be issued a community recommendation.

* Tie-breaking rule: If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their application

Candidates not selected for further review remain in the pool for up to six months and may be selected at a later date if their ranking improves. Applications will not be considered if they are incomplete, do not meet federal eligibility requirements, or do not meet the minimum Community Criteria score required. It is up to applicants to ensure they meet the program requirements and their application is complete.

Click here to read the general draw statistics for each month. 
Click here to read the francophone-specific draw statistics for each month.

Once you receive a community recommendation from the TEDC, it will be valid for a period of 6 months and must be submitted as part of the IRCC’s Permanent Residence application process.

Please note that receiving a community recommendation from the TEDC does not guarantee that you will receive temporary resident or permanent status. It is up to the IRCC Processing Officer’s discretion when they are reviewing your application.

For more information regarding the application process, please follow IRCC’s Step-by-Step Guide to Permanent Residence under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot illustrated below.

Settle in the Northeast

Once you’ve received your permanent residence from IRCC, you will be asked to communicate with the TEDC to share details and timelines about your relocation to the region. Once you arrive in the area, local personnel will arrange to welcome you and assist with community integration activities.