On August 18, 2023, the Government of Canada implemented two changes to the Agri-Food Pilot Program(AFP), providing more opportunities for workers and their families to apply for permanent residency.
First, family members of all AFP participants can now apply for open work permits.
Second, Canada started accepting union reference letters instead of employer reference letters to confirm an applicant’s work experience.
How to qualify for Agri-Food Pilot?
The AFP launched as a 3-year pilot in 2020, was extended until May 14, 2025. To qualify for permanent residency, applicants need Canadian work experience in eligible industries and occupations, a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a Canadian employer in an eligible sector and occupation (outside Quebec), language and educational requirements, and settlement funds (if applicable).
What is the Agri-Food Pilot Program?
The Agri-Food Pilot assists in meeting the labor requirements of the Canadian agri-food sector. The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Program intends to help the agricultural industry fill labor shortages. The pilot program offers experienced, non-seasonal workers in particular industries and occupations a path to permanent residence.
What are the Eligible occupations under the Agri-Food Pilot?
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) code is used to classify occupations. Each eligible industry’s 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 laborers
- NOC 95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing
- NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
- NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
- NOC 85100 – Livestock laborers
- NOC 85101 – Harvesting laborers
- NOC 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
- NOC 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
- NOC 85100 – Livestock laborers
- NOC 85101 – Harvesting laborers
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