The federal government of Canada revealed its plan to launch an Agri-Food Immigration Pilot in the 2019 budget. The pilot program is being launched to fill the labour shortages in the agricultural industries in Canada. The three-year pilot will start receiving applications in early 2020.
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Under the Agri-Food Program, agricultural workers can apply for permanent residence in Canada. At present, agriculture and agri-food industries in Canada are struggling to fill the labour shortages even while agricultural workers are relying on short-term, seasonal work permits for finding employment. By opening a pathway for permanent residence to agricultural workers, Canada would be able to attract and retain workers in this sector. It would also help the workers to work and live in Canada with their families as long as they please.
Under the program, Canada will be accepting a maximum of 2,750 principal applicants and their families every year. It is expected that Canada would admit 16,500 new permanent residents through the pilot program during the three years. The government has informed that agricultural employers participating in the Agri-Food Pilot Program will be eligible for the 2-year Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
The eligibility criteria for candidates to apply under the Agri-Food Pilot Program are as follows:
More information on how to apply for the Agri-Food Pilot Program will be available only in early 2020.
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International students can explore several permanent residence pathways after gaining eligible Canadian work experience, including Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and other eligible immigration streams. The best option depends on factors such as work experience, occupation, language scores, education, and province of residence.
The pilot was designed for eligible experienced workers in specific agri-food industries and occupations. Applicants also needed to meet requirements related to work experience, language, education, and a qualifying job offer.
Applicants generally needed qualifying Canadian work experience, a valid job offer in an eligible occupation, the required language level, and the required education. Additional requirements applied depending on the applicant's circumstances.
Eligible occupations included selected positions in meat processing, mushroom and greenhouse production, and livestock raising. The program also included specific occupational requirements that applicants needed to meet.
An immigration lawyer can provide professional guidance on eligibility, documentation, and the permanent residence process. For applications submitted before the program closed, legal assistance can help applicants understand the requirements and respond to application-related issues.
Applicants may need to consider other Canadian immigration pathways, such as Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, or other programs for which they qualify. An immigration professional can assess an applicant's profile and help identify suitable alternatives.
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