🛂 IMM 0248 – Schedule 1: Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)
The IMM 0248, also called Schedule 1 – Rural Community Immigration Pilot, is a required application form for individuals applying under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program. This form collects detailed personal and employment information that supports your permanent residence application under this pilot.
📌 What is the Rural Community Immigration Pilot?
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot is an economic immigration pathway designed to spread the benefits of immigration to smaller communities across Canada. It helps fill local labour shortages by enabling participating communities to nominate eligible applicants for permanent residence. Applicants must complete program-specific forms, including IMM 0248, as part of their application package.
🧾 Who Must Complete IMM 0248
The principal applicant (the person applying for permanent residence under RCIP) must fill out this form. It is not for family members or dependants to complete separately.
Before filling it out, make sure you have the latest PDF and that you download and save it on your computer — this form may not open correctly on mobile devices.
📋 Key Sections and What to Enter
👤 Personal Information
- Family and given names exactly as shown on your passport or travel document.
- Passport number, date of birth, country of birth and citizenship.
- Current address, telephone number and email (optional but recommended).
💼 Employment Details
- Name and contact information of the business offering you employment.
- Work location, job title, National Occupation Classification (NOC) and NAICS codes.
- Expected start date and explanation of how you found the job.
🗣️ Language Test Results
Provide the name of the approved English or French language test you took, the date you received results and the scores.
📚 Work Experience and Education
- List previous employment details, including firm name, duties, dates and supervisor reference information.
- For education, select your highest level and provide dates and institution details.
- If you have foreign credentials, include your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) results.
💰 Proof of Funds (If Applicable)
If you are not currently employed in Canada, confirm that you understand and meet the proof-of-funds requirement (sufficient funds to support yourself and your family after arrival).
✍️ Declaration
At the end of the form, you must sign and date the declaration. Creating an electronic signature and validating the form before submission helps avoid errors. After validation, the form will not generate a barcode, but it is important to complete the “validate” step using Adobe Acrobat to check for missing information.
📥 Tips for Successful Completion
- ✴ Fill out the form on a computer — tablets and mobile phones often cause issues.
- ✴ Validate the form electronically before printing or uploading to ensure all required fields are complete.
- ✴ Double-check dates, passport numbers and contact information for accuracy.
- ✴ Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.
