🌾 Unlock Your Future in Canada’s Agri-Food Sector🌾
No High CRS Score. No Complex Requirements. Just Direct PR through Your Agri-Food Experience.
Key Benefits:
Direct PR Pathway – Fast-track your Canadian permanent residency with minimal requirements.
Industry Demand – Canada's agri-food sector is thriving, with high demand for skilled workers like you.
Family Benefits – Bring your family along for a new life in Canada with open work permits and free public education for children.
Simplified Process – Focus on your work experience, not a high CRS score, and benefit from lower language & education requirements.
📌 Why Choose the Agri-Food Pilot Program?
✅ Permanent Residency Opportunity – Direct PR pathway for eligible candidates.
✅ No High CRS Score Required – Unlike Express Entry, this program focuses on industry experience.
✅ Lower Language & Education Requirements – Easier to qualify compared to Express Entry.
✅ Work in Canada’s Growing Agri-Food Industry – Strong demand for skilled farm and food production workers.
✅ Family Benefits – Spouses can apply for open work permits, and children get free public education.
What is the Agri-Food Pilot Program?
The Agri-Food Pilot Program was launched by the Canadian government to support Canada’s food security and workforce needs.
It offers a direct path to PR for workers in specific agri-food industries, particularly in meat processing, mushroom and greenhouse production, and livestock farming.
Eligible Agri-Food Industries & Occupations
The program covers specific industries and occupations within the agriculture and food processing sectors. Below are the eligible fields:
✔️ Eligible Industries:
Meat Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3116)
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (NAICS 1114)
Mushroom Production (NAICS 111411)
Animal Production (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1129)
✔️ Eligible Occupations:
| NOC Code | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 84120 | Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers |
| 85100 | General Farm Workers |
| 85101 | Harvesting Labourers |
| 73401 | Industrial Butchers and Meat Cutters, Poultry Workers |
| 90030 | Food Processing Labourers |
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Agri-Food Pilot Program Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for PR through the Agri-Food Pilot, applicants must meet the following criteria:
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 18+ years |
| Education | Minimum high school diploma (ECA required for foreign credentials) |
| Work Experience | At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of non-seasonal, full-time work in an eligible occupation |
| Language Proficiency | CLB 4+ (IELTS: 4.5 in Listening, 3.5 in Reading, 4.0 in Writing, 4.0 in Speaking) |
| Job Offer | Permanent, full-time job offer from a designated employer in an eligible sector |
| Settlement Funds | Must meet IRCC’s proof of funds requirement unless already working in Canada |
Job Market & Career Growth in Agri-Food Industry
✔ Top Hiring Sectors:
Meat Processing Plants – Butchers, food processing laborers.
Greenhouse & Mushroom Farms – Farm workers, harvesting laborers.
Livestock & Poultry Farming – Farm supervisors, animal caretakers.
✔ Top Job Portals for Agri-Food Job Seekers:
✔ Average Salaries in the Agri-Food Industry:
| Industry | Average Salary (CAD/Year) |
|---|---|
| Meat Processing | $45,000 - $75,000 |
| Greenhouse & Mushroom Production | $40,000 - $60,000 |
| Livestock & Poultry Farming | $50,000 - $80,000 |
| Food Processing & Manufacturing | $42,000 - $70,000 |
✔ Agri-Food Pilot Processing Times & Approvals
| Processing Stage | Average Time |
|---|---|
| Work Permit Processing | 3-6 Months |
| Permanent Residency Processing | 6-12 Months |
Required Documents for Agri-Food Pilot Application
✔ Personal Identity Documents: Passport, Birth Certificate, National ID
✔ Educational Credentials: Degree Certificates, Transcripts, ECA (Educational Credential Assessment)
✔ Language Test Results: IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF Canada
✔ Work Experience Proof: Job letters, pay slips, employer reference letters
✔ Police Clearance Certificate: From all countries lived in for more than 6 months
✔ Medical Examination Report: From an IRCC-approved physician
✔ Proof of Funds: Bank statements showing required settlement funds
✔ Job Offer from a Designated Employer
✔ Employer Endorsement Letter – Proof of employment from a designated agri-food employer.
Step-by-Step Agri-Food Pilot Application Process
📌 Step 1: Secure a job offer from a designated Agri-Food employer.
📌 Step 2: Obtain necessary documents (ECA, language test results, proof of work experience).
📌 Step 3: Apply for a work permit (if applicable).
📌 Step 4: Submit an Agri-Food PR application to IRCC.
📌 Step 5: Complete Medical & Police Clearance.
📌 Step 6: Receive Permanent Residency (PR) approval.
📌 Step 7: Move to Canada and start working in the Agri-Food sector!
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