Cultivate Your Canadian Dream with Five Riverz Immigration - Agri & Horticulture Study PR
Embark on a rewarding journey in the agricultural and horticultural sector in Canada through the Agri-Food Pilot with Five Riverz Immigration. Our specialized services cater to individuals aspiring to pursue studies and permanent residence in the agri-food industries, offering a pathway to a prosperous future.
Agri-Food Pilot - Your Gateway to Permanent Residence:
The Agri-Food Pilot is a unique immigration pilot program designed to address Canada's labor shortages in the agricultural sector. As the demand for skilled agri-food professionals grows, the pilot provides a pathway for experienced, non-seasonal workers to attain permanent residence in Canada.
Key Features of the Agri-Food Pilot:
- Limited Duration: The pilot program will continue until May 2023, allowing a maximum of 2,750 principal applicants and their families to be admitted to Canada every year.
- Occupational Focus: The program targets select agri-food industries and occupations, creating a specialized pathway for individuals with relevant skills and experience.
Agri-Food Pilot Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Agri-Food Pilot, you must meet the following minimum criteria:
1. Agri-Food Pilot Work Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of non-seasonal, full-time work experience (1,560 hours) through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in the past 3 years.
- Work experience must be in one of the eligible Agri-Food Pilot occupations.
2. Job Offer Requirements:
- Job offer must be in an eligible occupation within the agri-food industry.
- Full-time position (at least 30 paid hours per week).
- Non-seasonal employment with consistent and regularly scheduled paid work throughout the year.
- Permanent employment with no specified end date.
3. Language Proficiency:
- Proficiency in English or French through official language tests such as CELPIP, IELTS, TEF Canada, or TCF Canada.
4. Education:
- If education credentials are obtained outside Canada, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report for immigration purposes is required.
5. Proof of Funds:
- Adequate funds to settle in Canada with family members, unless already working in Canada with a valid work permit during the application submission.
List of Eligible Agri-Food Pilot Occupations:
Meat Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3116):
- Retail butchers (NOC B 6331)
- Industrial butchers (NOC C 9462)
- Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC B 8252)
- Food processing labourers (NOC D 9617)
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (NAICS 1114):
- Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC B 8252)
- General farm workers (NOC C 8431)
- Harvesting labourers (NOC D 8611)
Animal Production (NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, and 1129):
- Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers (NOC B 8252)
- General farm workers (NOC C 8431)
Application Limits:
- Limited number of applications accepted annually for each occupation on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you aspire to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada under the Agri-Food Pilot, consider booking a consultation with Five Riverz Immigration. Our experienced immigration lawyers can discuss your unique circumstances and guide you through the preparation of a successful application.
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