Agri-Food Pilot

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

The pilot provides a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and with specific occupations.

Status

Open until May 14, 2025

Fees

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We’ve made changes to the pilot

We’ve introduced the following changes as of February 10, 2024:

applicants who reside in Canada when they submit their application may now choose to meet either the job offer requirement or the educational requirement
we now count work experience gained under an open work permit for vulnerable foreign workers towards the work experience requirement

Who can apply: Find out the requirements to apply for permanent residence under this pilot.
Eligible industries and occupations: Find eligible industries and occupations for your work experience and your job offer.
Apply for permanent residence: Determine which documents you need and learn how to apply online.
After you apply: Find out details on how we process your application and how to track your application.
Prepare for arrival: Learn what to do if we approve your application.