Eligibility check · federal criteria

Do you qualify for RCIP?

Six questions against IRCC’s published requirements. Same rules for all 14 communities — each community then adds its own selection layer on top.

1 · Job offer

RCIP is employer-driven — a full-time, non-seasonal, permanent offer from a designated employer anchors everything.

Do you have one?

TEER category of the job (2nd digit of its NOC code)

2 · Work experience

1 year (1,560 hours) of paid, related experience in the past 3 years — or the international graduate exemption.

I have 1,560+ hours in the past 3 years I’m an international graduate from a public post-secondary school in the community (exemption) Neither yet

TEER of your work experience

Experience is in the same 5-digit NOC as the job

3 · Language

Approved tests: IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General or PTE Core (TEF/TCF Canada for French). Results under 2 years old; your lowest ability counts.

Your CLB/NCLC level (lowest of the four abilities)

4 · Education

Highest completed credential

5 · Settlement funds

Family size (you + spouse/partner + dependent children, even if they stay home)

Can you show this amount?

I’m already working in Canada on a valid work permit (exempt)

6 · Intent to reside

I genuinely plan to live in the community — not just use it as an entry point