About the program

The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) helps skilled refugees and other displaced people immigrate to Canada.

Through the EMPP, we’ll:

waive application and biometric fees for you and your dependants
review and process your application in 6 months or less (in most cases)
cover the cost of medical exams through the Interim Federal Health Program
let you access the Immigration Loans Program (ILP), if we approve your application, to help with
- travel costs
- some pre-arrival travel services from the International Organization for Migration
- the right of permanent residence fee
let you access the EMPP-specific Canadian Orientation Abroad Programme to help you settle in Canada

If you choose to apply for an economic immigration program through the regional EMPP, we’ll also

make it easier for you to be eligible and apply for the program
let you use a loan to meet financial requirements to support yourself and your family in Canada (your settlement funds)

Options for applying

There are 2 ways you can apply.

Through one of 2 selected economic programs Open
This is referred to as the regional EMPP. You need to be eligible for one of the above programs and apply first to a province or territory (depending on which program you choose).
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- Provincial Nominee Program

Directly to us for the EMPP
This is referred to as the federal EMPP. Full 2025

It includes a:
- Job Offer stream Closed
- No Job Offer stream Closed
You need to meet the work experience, education and language requirements.