Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) Other

Required Documents & Information

• Valid passport with 6+ months validity

  Passport must have at least 6 months of validity from the application date. Must upload a scan of the main bio-data page.

• Intention to reside in designated rural community

  Formal statement or signed declaration that the applicant intends to live in the nominating designated community outside Quebec.

• Certificate of recommendation from a designated community organization

  A recommendation certificate issued by an economic development organization officially designated by IRCC for the RCIC program.

• 1 year of skilled work experience

  Minimum 1 year (1,560 hours) of continuous, full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in the last 3 years. Experience must match the lead statement and core duties of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) for the intended occupation.

• Offer of employment in a designated occupation

  A genuine, full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an employer in the participating rural community, in a priority occupation identified by the designated economic development organization.

• Bachelor's degree or higher

  Minimum educational requirement of a completed bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution. Foreign degrees must have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

• IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent

  Provide valid language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or equivalent) showing minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

• Proof of funds: $13,757 USD

  Provide bank statements or financial documents demonstrating access to settlement funds of at least $13,757 USD for a single applicant (higher for accompanying family).

• Medical examination by approved physician

  Submit the results of an immigration medical exam performed by a panel physician approved by Canadian authorities.

• Police clearance certificate

  Provide police clearance certificates from all countries or territories where the applicant has resided for 6 months or more since age 18.

• Age between 18 and 65

  Applicant must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and not older than 65.