Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is a Canadian Federal Economic Program that was launched in 2020 to help address the labor shortages faced by the agri-food sector.
The program is designed to attract and retain experienced, non-seasonal workers who can meet the needs of the agri-food industry, such as meat processing, mushroom and greenhouse production, and livestock-raising industries.
The pilot program will run until May 2023, and will allow up to 2,750 principal applicants per year, along with their accompanying family members, to become permanent residents.
To apply for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, you must first find a job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the eligible occupations under the program. The employer must be located in one of the participating provinces or territories.
Once you have a job offer and meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for a work permit. This permit will allow you to work in Canada temporarily while you complete the other requirements for permanent residency.
You must gain work experience in Canada for a minimum of one year in an eligible occupation under the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot program. To be eligible for permanent residency, you must meet the language and education requirements specified by the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot.
After meeting the eligibility criteria and completing the other requirements, you can apply for permanent residency through the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility criteria for the Canada Agri-Food Immigration Pilot (AFIP) under the Federal Economic Programs are:
- Work Experience: The applicant must have 1 year of non-seasonal full-time work experience in the last three years in one of the following eligible occupations:
- Food processing worker
- Industrial butcher
- Labourer in food, beverage and associated products processing
- Harvesting labourer
- General farm worker
- Education: The applicant must have completed a minimum of high school education or equivalent.
- Language Proficiency: The applicant must have a minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 in English or French.
- Job Offer: The applicant must have a valid job offer for a non-seasonal position in an eligible occupation in the agri-food sector in Canada. The job offer must be for at least one year.
- Residency: The applicant must plan to reside outside of Quebec.
- Admissibility: The applicant must meet the admissibility criteria, including criminal and medical checks.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENT
- Valid passport or travel documents
- Language test results (English or French)
- Educational documents (diplomas, degrees, transcripts, etc.)
- Employment records and references
- Proof of work experience in the agricultural sector
- Proof of funds to support settlement in Canada
- Police certificates and security clearances
- Medical exams and health certificates