IRCC Frequently Asked Questions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon RNIP Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from Candidates/Applicants: |
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I was denied a Brandon Community Recommendation, can I be reconsidered? | |
Effective March 4, 2024, Brandon RNIP Community Recommendation Decisions are final with no option for employers or applicants to request reconsideration when an applicant is denied a Brandon RNIP Community Recommendation.
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Do applicants have to apply from outside the country? | |
No. Applicants may apply from within Canada or outside of Canada. | |
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: work experience if:
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2. International students (Masters): you don’t need to have qualifying work experience if you
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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. | |
Effective January 29, 2024, the Brandon RNIP program is not accepting Food Service Sector, Retail Sector, or Accommodation Sector(except for Accommodation positions in TEER 0 or TEER 1) RNIP applications. |
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Long Haul Drivers are not eligible for Brandon RNIP as the work occurs outside of Brandon’s RNIP boundaries. |
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Can I come in and speak with a program representative? | |
Yes, walk in service will be available for applicants from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm on the following dates only
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Walk-in service is only available to the following individuals: | |
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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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