Agri-Food Immigration Pilot

Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Services by New Steps Immigration

Canada’s Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is a targeted immigration program designed to address the labor needs of the agri-food sector. This program helps experienced, non-seasonal workers in industries such as agriculture, meat processing, and animal production to obtain permanent residency in Canada. At New Steps Immigration, we are committed to guiding you through this specialized immigration process, ensuring a smooth transition to permanent residency.

What is the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot?

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is a pathway to permanent residency for foreign workers who have experience in key agri-food industries. This pilot aims to support the long-term growth of Canada’s agri-food sector by attracting skilled labor in areas that are facing critical labor shortages.

Eligible Industries and Occupations:

The pilot is open to specific industries and occupations, such as:

• Meat Processing:
  • Industrial butchers, meat cutters, and food processing laborers.
• Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production:
  • General farm workers and laborers in the production of mushrooms, fruits, and vegetables.
• Animal Production (excluding aquaculture):
  • Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers, particularly those working with cattle, poultry, and hogs.

Our Agri-Food Immigration Pilot Services:

• Eligibility Assessment:
  We begin by assessing your qualifications and experience to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria of the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. This includes evaluating your job role, work experience, and language proficiency to confirm that you meet the program’s requirements.

• Employer Compliance Support:
  We work closely with employers to ensure that they meet the compliance requirements set by the pilot. This includes assisting with labor market impact assessments (LMIA) and ensuring that both the employer and employee meet the conditions for this pilot program.

• Application Preparation and Submission:
  Our team helps you gather the required documentation, such as proof of work experience, job offer letters, language test results, and educational qualifications. We ensure that your application is accurate and complete before submission to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

• Work Permit Assistance (if applicable):
  For those currently working in Canada or needing a work permit, we assist in applying for or renewing work permits, ensuring your status remains valid while your application for permanent residency is being processed.

• Permanent Residency Application Support:
  Once all eligibility requirements are met, we help you submit your permanent residency application under the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. We track the progress of your application and assist with any requests from immigration authorities.