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Canada Agri-Food Pilot Program to Welcome 1,010 Applicants in 2025

The Canada Agri-Food Pilot has been a game-changing pathway for agri-food workers to get their permanent residency. This program was designed to address critical agricultural and food processing industry labor shortages and will conclude in 2025. If you are exploring Canada Skilled Migration, this program could be the perfect gateway for you.

In this blog, I want to review everything you need to know about the Canada Agri-Food Pilot, including what’s changed for 2025, who’s eligible, which occupations are covered, and how to apply.

Changes to the Canada Agri-Food Pilot in 2025

Reduced Application Cap:

In 2025, only 1,010 applications will be accepted, down from 2,750 in 2024.

Application Deadline:

They will take submissions until May 14, 2025, or receive the cap, whichever comes first.

Two Submission Methods:

Online Applications: The electronic processing of up to 1,000 applications will be available.
Alternate Formats: In addition, applicants unable to apply online will be able to submit an additional 10 applications in alternate formats.

Canada Agri-Food Pilot – Eligibility Requirements

The Canada Agri-Food Pilot is for highly skilled experienced workers in certain industries. To qualify for permanent residency, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Work Experience:

Full-time work experience (minimum 1,560 hours) in at least one year of cumulative, nonseasonal, work experience in an eligible occupation performed within the three years immediately preceding the date of application.
It has to have happened on a work permit with a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

2. Job Offer:

Applicants must have a full-time, permanent job offer in a qualifying occupation and in an eligible industry.

3. Educational Background:

A foreign credential is verified through an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent.

4. Language Proficiency:

English or French at CLB Level 4 or above.

5. Settlement Funds:

Sufficient money to support yourself and your family in Canada unless you have proof that you are working in Canada on a valid work permit.

Proof of Work Experience

To validate their work experience, applicants must provide acceptable documentation, including:

Employer Reference Letter: Description of job requirements and periods.
Union Reference Letter: Only for unionized positions.
Letter of Employment: Proof of employment status.
T4 Statements: Canadian employers’ tax documentation.
Paystubs: Evidence of stable wages and hours worked.

One thing is critical is that your application provides accurate and thorough documentation that makes sure your implementation meets all quality requirements and gives you the best shot at success.

Canada Agri-Food Pilot's list of Eligible Industries and Occupations

The Canada Agri-Food Pilot specifically targets key industries and occupations to address labor shortages:

Meat Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3116):

Retail and Wholesale Butchers (NOC 63201)
Meat Cutters and Fishmongers (NOC 65202).
Agricultural Service Contractors and farm Supervisors (NOC 82030)
Livestock Workers and Farm Machinery Operators (NOC 84120).
NOC 85100 Livestock Labourers
Food and Beverage Processing Labourers (NOC 95106)

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (NAICS 1114):

Agricultural Service Contractors (NOC 82030) and Farm Supervisors
Livestock Workers and Farm Machinery Operators (Specialized) (NOC 84120)
Livestock Labourer (NOC 85110)
Harvesting Labourers(NOC 85101)

Animal Production (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1129):

Agricultural Service Contractors (NOC 82030) and Farm Supervisors
Livestock Workers, Specialized (NOC 8412)
Farm machinery operators (NOC 84120)
NOC 85100 (Livestock Labourers)
Harvesters, Labourers (NOC 85101)

Administrative Processing for the Canada Agri-Food Pilot

Head over to the official IRCC website and get the relevant application guide for their program. The guide contains detailed instructions and the required forms.

Prepare Supporting Documents:

Proof of Work Experience: The employer reference letters, union reference letters if applicable, T4 tax statements, and pay stubs.
Proof of Education: High school diploma or ECA for foreign credentials (Canadian).
Language Test Results: CLB Level 4 or higher.
Proof of Settlement Funds: If applicable – bank statements.

Submit Your Application:

Online Applications: Fan online IRCC help desk is available to assist you in submitting your application for faster processing.
Alternate Formats: When unable to apply online, please ensure that you meet IRCC’s guidelines for alternative submission methods.

Prepare Supporting Documents:

You can use IRCC’s portal to check your submission’s status and to respond quickly to any request for more information.

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Now is the time to act and exploit the Canada Agri-Food Pilot and secure your future in Canada!