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2026 Updates

February 2026 West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) will reopen for community recommendation applications on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Before reopening, we wanted to let all employers know about some important changes for 2026. Please review all 2026 program details carefully before preparing an application. 2026 Allocations Immigration, Refugees … Read more

Immigration Information Sessions

In-person events scheduled in West Kootenay Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be visiting the West Kootenays in September to meet with employers. These free information sessions are a great chance to: Event Details Dates: September 16–19, 2025Locations: Nelson, Trail, and Creston (in-person)Cost: Free (registration required) There will be two types of sessions each … Read more

West Kootenay Announces Priority Sectors for Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Community Futures Central Kootenay (CFCK) is pleased to announce the launch of the West Kootenay Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)—a new initiative of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The initiative offers a pathway to permanent residency for newcomers who want to settle long-term in the West Kootenay region and help fill key job vacancies … Read more