Immigration Pilot
Seeding Futures:
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
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Cultivating Growth in Canada's Agri-food Sector
The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot emerges as a vital initiative to fulfill the labor demands of Canada's agri-food sector, offering non-seasonal workers skilled in specific occupations a pathway to permanent residence. Set to run until May 2023, this pilot program is a testament to the agri-food industry's significant role in propelling Canada's economic vitality.
This initiative aims to sustain the long-term growth and success of this critical sector.
Spanning from May 15, 2020, to May 14, 2023, the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is poised to accept applications, providing a golden opportunity for skilled workers to contribute to and benefit from Canada's flourishing agri-food industry.
Accounting for one in every
eight jobs and achieving a record-breaking $67 billion in
agricultural exports in 2019, the sector stands as a cornerstone of the nation's prosperity.
Here are the eligible industries and occupations under the pilot include:
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Day laborers
Retail butchers
Industrial butchers
Food processing workers
General agricultural workers
Manufacture of meat products
Animal production, excluding aquaculture
Farm supervisors and skilled livestock workers
Nursery, greenhouse, and floriculture production, including mushroom production
How to send an application to participate in the Agri-food Immigration Pilot?
To participate in the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, eligible applicants fulfilling the program's criteria are encouraged to forward their applications for permanent residency to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It's pivotal for applicants to have both the requisite Canadian work experience in the agri-food sector and a valid job offer that aligns with the program's qualifications. Missing either requirement could result in application denial.
IRCC mandates the completion of an application packet, which includes following specific instructions laid out in the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot's guidance documents and forms. These must be accurately completed by both the primary applicant and their employer(s). Demonstrating compliance with all program stipulations through proper documentation is crucial for application success.
Who is eligible for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?
To be eligible for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, foreign workers and potential applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Qualifying Canadian work experience must be
At least 1 year (at least 12 months or 1,560 hours of full-time hours) in the last 3 years before application
Not seasonal – This means that you have constant and regularly scheduled paid employment over 1 year or 12 months.
In one or more eligible occupations within an eligible industry.
Through the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and with the support of an LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment) with a minimum duration of 12 months.
Language requirements: a minimum of level 4 in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, in the Canadian language benchmark called (CLB).
You must present the results of an approved language test (for example, IELTS, CELPIP, TEF)
These results must be less than 2 years old on the date of your request.
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from a designated professional organization or body is required if you have completed a foreign credential at the secondary level or higher:
This report must be less than 5 years old on the date of your request.
The original report must have been published on or after the date the organization or professional body was appointed
Qualifying job offer must be
In an eligible occupation and an eligible industry.
Full time and permanent – This means that you work at least 30 paid hours per week and there is no set end date for the job being offered
Not seasonal – This means that you have constant and regularly scheduled paid employment over 1 year or 12 months.
A salary equal to or higher than that prevailing for the occupation of the job offer according to the province/territory of employment (or at the national level if a provincial/territorial rate is not available)
Settlement Funds
You must prove that you have enough money to support yourself (and your family) after arriving in Canada unless you are already working in Canada. Note: The amount of funds varies by family size and these amounts are updated each year.
Transform Your Career and Life
with Canada's Agri-Food Immigration Pilot
Are you a skilled worker in the agri-food sector looking for an exciting new opportunity? Canada's Agri-Food Immigration Pilot offers you the chance to apply your skills in a thriving industry while paving your path to permanent residency in one of the world's most welcoming countries.
Join the ranks of skilled workers contributing to Canada's agri-food sector's success and growth. Apply now to secure your future and become a part of Canada's vibrant rural communities.
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FAQs
Everything You Need to Know about
the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Program
What exactly is the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?
It's a special initiative by Canada to bring skilled foreign workers into the agri-food sector, offering them a pathway to permanent residency based on employment in certain key occupations within this vital industry.
What is the processing time for permanent residence applications submitted through the Agrifood Immigration Pilot?
The program just started accepting applications on May 15, 2020, and the processing time for this permanent residence application category has not yet been published on the Government of Canada website.
In conclusion, Canada has launched the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Project in the hope of filling the labor shortage in agricultural industries and meeting the country’s objective of exporting goods. With this program, more workers will be able to plan a long-term settlement in Canada rather than a temporary stay that comes with little hope of permanent settlement.
Who can apply for this pilot program?
Skilled workers with experience in eligible agri-food industries and occupations, who have received a qualifying job offer and meet the language, education, and work experience requirements, are eligible to apply.
How do I prove I have the necessary work experience for the pilot?
You must have at least 1 year (1,560 hours) of full-time, non-seasonal work experience within the last 3 years in one or more of the eligible occupations within the agri-food sector, backed by an LMIA.