AgriFood Pilot

Requirements for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

To be eligible for the Agri-Food Pilot program, candidates must meet specific requirements set forth by the program. The details of these requirements are as follows:

• Have worked on a Canadian farm or in a food processing plant for at least six months within the two years preceding their application;
• Possess at least basic knowledge of English or French;
• Be between 18 and 35 years old;
• Have completed post-secondary education equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma; and

How much is the Fees?

This comprehensive fee structure comprises two categories: an initial application fee that includes the processing and assessing submissions, and a subsequent Right of Permanent Residence Fee, which becomes payable upon the successful approval of an applicant’s petition.

For prospective participants of the Agri-Food Pilot program, the application fee stands at $1,325 CAD.  The Right of Permanent Residence Fee is obligatory for individuals who choose to pursue their PR through the Food Processing, Livestock Caretaking, or Farm Labour streams. Under this circumstance, the fee amounts to $500 CAD for each adult applicant.

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot: Eligible Occupations

Eligible occupations for each eligible industry are listed below.

For meat product manufacturing (NAICS 3116), eligible occupations are

• NOC 63201 – Butchers – retail and wholesale
• NOC 65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale
• NOC 94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers, and related workers
• NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
• NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
• NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
• NOC 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing

For greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production, including mushroom production (NAICS 1114), eligible occupations are

• NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
• NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
• NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
• NOC 85101 – Harvesting labourers

For animal production, excluding aquaculture (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, and 1129), eligible occupations are

• NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
• NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
• NOC 85100 – Livestock labourers
• NOC 85101 – Harvesting labourers

Canadian PR through Agri-Food Pilot

To apply for this program, candidates must fulfill specific eligibility criteria. Firstly, they must have engaged in one of the approved occupations for a minimum duration of 12 months within the preceding three years before submitting their application. It is importantthat the chosen occupation is directly associated with the realms of agriculture and food processing, with a proficiency level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or higher.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants are also required to secure an indeterminate job offer from a Canadian employer. This job offer must meet or surpass the old wage rate, thereby ensuring fair and equitable compensation. Moreover, individuals must possess a Canadian educational credential or its foreign equivalent, alongside a minimum of two years of relevant work experience within the past five years. 

If you meet all the eligibility requirements, you can apply for permanent residence through this program.