Agri-Food Pilot

The Agri-Food Pilot helps address the labor needs of the Canadian agri-food sector.

The pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations. It will run until May 2023.

About the process

To apply for permanent residence under the Agri-Food Pilot, you need

• eligible Canadian work experience in one or more of the eligible industries and occupations
• a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a Canadian employer in one of the eligible industries and occupations (outside of Quebec)
• to meet or exceed the language requirements
• to meet or exceed the educational requirements
• to have settlement funds (if applicable)
• to maintain temporary resident status (if already in Canada)

To apply to the Agri-Food Pilot, you need to

• show eligible work experience in an eligible industry and eligible occupation, and
• have a job offer for full-time, non-seasonal work in an eligible industry and occupation in Canada (outside of Quebec)