Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
We’re no longer accepting new applications for the Federal EMPP
We’ve reached the 2025 cap for the Federal EMPP Job Offer and No Job Offer streams. We’re no longer accepting new applications.
The EMPP is a program for skilled refugees and displaced people looking to work permanently in Canada. The EMPP:
- helps skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada through economic programs
- gives employers access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings
We announced in the 2025-2027 immigration levels plan that we will process fewer applications in the short term. Our goal is to process 80% of applications within our stated processing times, but more people may apply through the EMPP than we have available spaces. This may cause processing times to increase over the next 3 years.
Immigrate to Canada through the program
As a skilled refugee or other displaced person, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada based on your work experience, education and language skills—with or without a job offer.
Hire skilled refugees and displaced talent through the program
A unique opportunity for employers in Canada to hire skilled refugees and other qualified displaced people overseas. The program helps Canadian employers access a new pool of skilled employees.
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