Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: West Kootenay, British Columbia
Those wishing to immigrate to Canada can apply for permanent residency in the municipality of West Kootenay.
The West Kootenay Region (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland and Nelson), located in British Columbia, is accepting applications under the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot. It is designed to allow foreign professionals to settle in communities where there is a labour shortage.
Applicants must receive a community recommendation. For this, you must meet the requirements of the immigration program and the requirements of the town where you plan to move.
Federal requirements
All applicants interested in applying for a recommendation from West Kootenay must meet the requirements of the federal government:
- 1 year of work experience within the last 3 years;
- high school education;
- language proficiency at the level appropriate to the profession;
- sufficient amount of money;
- job offer in a community.
West Kootenay community requirements
West Kootenay has additional requirements for applicants wishing to live in the community:
- have resided in the West Kootenay for at least 6 months before submitting your application;
- receive a job offer with a salary of at least CA$18 per hour and above the average for your position;
- score 26 points in the assessment table (not required for those who have received a job offer in a priority profession).
West Kootenay awards points as follows:
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