RNIP North Okanagan Shuswap
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Established in 2020 as a Government of Canada and British Columbia-funded pilot program to facilitate economic immigration in Vernon and surrounding communities within a 40 km radius
- Operates from 3105 33rd St, Vernon, BC V1T 9P7 through a partnership between Community Futures and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
- Provides LMIA-exempt RNIP-specific work permits to help employers save time and costs on hiring skilled foreign workers
- Offers end-to-end support through a dedicated RNIP Coordinator for Vernon North Okanagan, guiding employers from candidate search to permanent residence approval
- Targets workforce development in North Okanagan communities by connecting employers with pre-screened candidates through the RNIP job website
Specializations
- Federal immigration pilot program administration focused on regional economic growth
- LMIA-exempt recruitment processes for North Okanagan employers
- Permanent residency pathway management for skilled foreign workers
- Community-specific workforce development strategies in partnership with IRCC
Services & Approach
- One-on-one employer training sessions on RNIP immigration processes
- Candidate screening and application forwarding through RNIP job website
- Full-cycle support for LMIA-exempt work permit applications
- Permanent residence application guidance for qualifying foreign workers