Agri Food Pilot Program

Agri-Food Pilot Program (AFP)

At Precious Immigration Solution, we help foreign workers navigate the Agri-Food Pilot Program (AFP), a targeted pathway to permanent residency for those employed in Canada’s agri-food industries. If you have experience working in agriculture or food production, this program could be the right fit for you.

What is the Agri-Food Pilot Program?

The Agri-Food Pilot Program (AFP) helps address labor shortages in the Canadian agriculture and food sectors. It offers experienced foreign workers a pathway to permanent residency, specifically targeting industries that are crucial to Canada’s food supply and economic stability. This program provides an opportunity for workers in these sectors to settle permanently in Canada while continuing to contribute to the industry.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Agri-Food Pilot, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Canadian Work Experience: At least 12 months of full-time, non-seasonal work experience in an eligible industry within the past three years.
• Job Offer: A full-time, non-seasonal, permanent job offer from a Canadian employer in an eligible industry.
• Education: A Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign education (with an Educational Credential Assessment).
• Language Proficiency: Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 in English or French in all language abilities.
• Proof of Settlement Funds: Unless already working in Canada, applicants must demonstrate sufficient settlement funds.
• Intent to Reside: Applicants must intend to live outside of Quebec.

Eligible Occupations and Industries

The Agri-Food Pilot focuses on specific industries and occupations that are facing labor shortages, such as:

• Meat product manufacturing (e.g., industrial butchers, food processing laborers)
• Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production (e.g., general farm workers, harvesting laborers)
• Animal production (excluding aquaculture), including raising livestock (e.g., farm supervisors, specialized livestock workers)

Eligible occupations include:

• Industrial butchers (NOC 9462)
• Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC 8201)
• General farm workers (NOC 8431)
• Harvesting laborers (NOC 8611)
• Food processing laborers (NOC 9617)

Key Benefits of the Agri-Food Pilot

• Pathway to Permanent Residency: Provides foreign workers in key agri-food sectors with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency.
• Targeted Support: Addresses labor shortages in Canada’s essential agri-food industries.
• Stable Employment: Requires a permanent, non-seasonal job offer, ensuring workers can continue contributing to Canada’s economy.

Types of Work Permits:

Workers under this program may hold:

• An open work permit for vulnerable workers: For those facing abuse in their current workplace.
• A work permit issued on the basis of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA): This is required if you’re working under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with a minimum duration of 12 months.

How We Help at Precious Immigration Solution

At Precious Immigration Solution, we offer comprehensive support throughout the Agri-Food Pilot application process:

• Eligibility Assessment: We assess your qualifications to ensure you meet the program’s requirements.
• Document Preparation: We assist in gathering and submitting required documents, including proof of work experience, education, and language proficiency.
• Application Submission: We handle your application process to ensure timely and accurate submission.
• Permanent Residency Application: Once you have met the requirements, we assist with your permanent residency application.