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IRCC Frequently Asked Questions

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Frequently Asked Questions

Brandon RNIP Frequently Asked Questions

Questions from Candidates/Applicants:
Do applicants have to apply from outside the country?
	No. Applicants may apply from within Canada or outside of Canada.

Do I need a LMIA to be eligible for the program?
	No.

I graduated from a Designated Learning Institution in Brandon, am I eligible for RNIP?
	Yes. You could also be eligible for an exemption from the qualifying work experience requirement if one of the following applies to you: 1. International students(2 years program): you don’t need to have qualifying work experience if: have graduated from a Brandon publicly funded designated learning institution in a program of at least 2 years or longer, and were studying as a full-time student for the full duration of the 2+ years and received the credential no more than 18 months before your application and Were in the Brandon for at least 16 of the last 24 months spend studying to get your credential
	2. International students (Masters): you don’t need to have qualifying work experience if you graduated from a Brandon publicly funded designated learning institution in a master’s degree or higher lasting less than 2 years and you: were studying as a full-time student for the duration of your degree and got your degree no more than 18 months before your application and were in the community for the length of your studies
	Here is a list of Designated learning Institutions : https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html

Can any employer provide a job offer?
	No. Only businesses approved as an eligible RNIP employers can hire through RNIP.

Can I apply for a job that is not posted on the RNIP job portal?
	Yes. Candidates may apply for jobs in the community that are not posted on the RNIP job portal. If candidates receive an offer for a job that is not approved by the Brandon Economic Development Deparatment, candidates must ask the potential employer to contact the immigration@brandon.ca email to start the approval process. All jobs posted on the RNIP portal are from approved employers.

Where do I find a list of approved employers for the RNIP program?
	The list of approved employers is not publicly available. Applicants can apply for any jobs that are available in the community and if the employer does not participate in the RNIP program, they can contact immigration@brandon.ca to start the approval process.

Can I come in and speak wiht a program representative?
	Yes, walk in service will be available for applicants every Thursday beginning August 3rd from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Questions from Employers:

Where do I start?
	We recommend that you check the eligilbity list before contacting our office. http://www.economicdevelopmentbrandon.com/employer

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