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Other Federal & Regional Programs   

Canada operates several federal and regional immigration programs designed to address labour shortages, support population growth in smaller communities, reunite families, and strengthen key industries. These programs offer permanent residence opportunities outside the traditional Express Entry system.

Rema Immigration helps applicants identify suitable programs, confirm eligibility, and prepare strong applications tailored to regional and federal requirements.

This service covers:

  • Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

  • Rural Community Immigration Programs

  • Francophone Minority Community Immigration Pathways

  • Caregiver Permanent Residence Programs

  • Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

  • Have a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada

  • Meet work experience, education, and language requirements

  • Intend to live and work in one of the Atlantic provinces

  • Have an endorsed settlement plan

Documents Checklist (Basic)

  • Valid passport

  • Job offer letter (if required)

  • Proof of work experience

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

  • Language test results

  • Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

  • Police certificates

  • Medical examination results

  • Community or employer endorsement (if applicable)

Document requirements vary depending on the specific program and community.

Steps / Process Timeline

  1. Eligibility assessment and program selection

  2. Job offer and/or community designation (if required)

  3. Application preparation and submission

  4. Biometrics and medical examination

  5. IRCC review and decision

  6. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

  • Permanent residence processing fees

  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

  • Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

  • Processing times vary by program, region, and application volume

All timelines are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Rural Community Immigration Programs

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

  • Have a job offer from an employer in a participating rural community

  • Meet community-specific eligibility criteria

  • Demonstrate intent to reside in the community long-term

  • Meet language, education, and work experience requirements

Documents Checklist (Basic)

  • Valid passport

  • Job offer letter (if required)

  • Proof of work experience

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

  • Language test results

  • Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

  • Police certificates

  • Medical examination results

  • Community or employer endorsement (if applicable)

Document requirements vary depending on the specific program and community.

Steps / Process Timeline

  1. Eligibility assessment and program selection

  2. Job offer and/or community designation (if required)

  3. Application preparation and submission

  4. Biometrics and medical examination

  5. IRCC review and decision

  6. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

  • Permanent residence processing fees

  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

  • Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

  • Processing times vary by program, region, and application volume

All timelines are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Francophone Minority Community Immigration Pathways

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

  • Are a French-speaking or bilingual applicant

  • Have work experience or a job offer outside Quebec

  • Intend to settle in a Francophone minority community

  • Meet federal language and admissibility requirements

Documents Checklist (Basic)

  • Valid passport

  • Job offer letter (if required)

  • Proof of work experience

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

  • Language test results

  • Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

  • Police certificates

  • Medical examination results

  • Community or employer endorsement (if applicable)

Document requirements vary depending on the specific program and community.

Steps / Process Timeline

  1. Eligibility assessment and program selection

  2. Job offer and/or community designation (if required)

  3. Application preparation and submission

  4. Biometrics and medical examination

  5. IRCC review and decision

  6. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

  • Permanent residence processing fees

  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

  • Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

  • Processing times vary by program, region, and application volume

All timelines are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Caregiver Permanent Residence Programs

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

  • Have qualifying Canadian work experience as a caregiver

  • Meet education and language requirements

  • Are admissible to Canada

  • Apply under an eligible caregiver stream

These programs allow eligible caregivers to apply directly for permanent residence.

Documents Checklist (Basic)

  • Valid passport

  • Job offer letter (if required)

  • Proof of work experience

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

  • Language test results

  • Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

  • Police certificates

  • Medical examination results

  • Community or employer endorsement (if applicable)

Document requirements vary depending on the specific program and community.

Steps / Process Timeline

  1. Eligibility assessment and program selection

  2. Job offer and/or community designation (if required)

  3. Application preparation and submission

  4. Biometrics and medical examination

  5. IRCC review and decision

  6. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

  • Permanent residence processing fees

  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

  • Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

  • Processing times vary by program, region, and application volume

All timelines are estimates and determined by IRCC.

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Eligibility (Who Qualifies)

You may qualify if you:

  • Have eligible Canadian work experience in agri-food industries

  • Have a qualifying job offer

  • Meet language, education, and settlement requirements

This pilot is subject to annual caps and intake availability.

Documents Checklist (Basic)

  • Valid passport

  • Job offer letter (if required)

  • Proof of work experience

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

  • Language test results

  • Proof of settlement funds (if applicable)

  • Police certificates

  • Medical examination results

  • Community or employer endorsement (if applicable)

Document requirements vary depending on the specific program and community.

Steps / Process Timeline

  1. Eligibility assessment and program selection

  2. Job offer and/or community designation (if required)

  3. Application preparation and submission

  4. Biometrics and medical examination

  5. IRCC review and decision

  6. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)

Fees & Timeline

Government Fees (Subject to Change)

  • Permanent residence processing fees

  • Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

  • Biometrics fee (if applicable)

Processing Time

  • Processing times vary by program, region, and application volume

All timelines are estimates and determined by IRCC.

FAQs
Do these programs require Express Entry?

No. Most of these programs operate outside the Express Entry system.
Can I apply without a job offer?

Some programs require a job offer, while others do not. Eligibility depends on the specific stream.
Are these programs permanent or temporary?

Some are permanent programs, while others are pilots subject to review or intake limits.
Can my family be included in my application?

Yes. Eligible family members may be included in permanent residence applications.

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