AGRI - FOOD PILOT PROGRAM

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Update: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has reached the cap of 1,000 online applications for the Agri-Food Pilot program. As of February 3, 2025, new applications are no longer being accepted.

Applications submitted on or before this date will continue to be processed.

Program Status

📌 Online Applications: Full
📌 Alternate Format Applications: Open
📌 Deadline: May 14, 2025
📌 Application Cap: 1,010

Eligible Occupations

Occupations are classified under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. You can review the duties for each occupation by searching the National Occupational Classification website.

There are annual limits on the number of applications processed for each eligible occupation.

📌 Full-time work experience is defined as working at least 30 paid hours per week.

Job Offer Requirements

To qualify, your job offer must be:
✅ From an employer whose primary business activities are in an eligible industry (NAICS)
✅ For an eligible occupation (NOC)
✅ For an eligible occupation (NOC) and industry (NAICS) combination as listed below
✅ Full-time and non-seasonal
✅ Indeterminate period (no end date)
✅ Genuine
✅ Located outside of Quebec

Eligible Industries

The following industries qualify under the Agri-Food Pilot:
✔️ Meat Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3116)
✔️ Greenhouse, Nursery & Floriculture Production (NAICS 1114) – Including mushroom production
✔️ Animal Production (excluding aquaculture)
✔️ Cattle Ranching & Farming (NAICS 1121)
✔️ Hog & Pig Farming (NAICS 1122)
✔️ Poultry & Egg Production (NAICS 1123)
✔️ Sheep & Goat Farming (NAICS 1124)
✔️ Other Animal Production (NAICS 1129)

Temporary Resident Status

If you are already in Canada, you must maintain your temporary resident status while your permanent residence application is being processed.

Working in Canada

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the employment requirements of the job they are offered.

These may include:
📌 Education, training, or other qualifications as outlined in the NOC description.
📌 Qualifications assessment and licensing may be required for certain occupations.

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