British Columbia - Apply to Immigrate by Working in Specific Agri-Food Industries and Occupations

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Procedure

Apply by Mail

1. If the applicant wants to apply to immigrate by working in a specific agri-food industry and occupation, the applicant will need to approach Immigration and Citizenship Canada. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to fill out an application package. Click on the following link to download the application forms Link
3. The applicant must have a job offer and must meet the work experience requirements. Click on the link under the “Eligibility” section for further information.
4. Fill in the application form on the computer, click on the “Validate” button to ensure that all details are entered correctly.
5. The applicant will have to print the completed application form on non-glossy paper.
6. The application will have a barcode; attach this on top of the completed application form.
7. The applicant will need to submit all the documents mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant will need to place the document checklist on top, as the cover of their application package. Here is the checklist Link
9. The applicant will need to make a fee payment, the fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page. Attach a copy of the fee receipt to the completed application form.
10. Submit the application forms by mailing them or by courier to the address mentioned under this page's “Office Locations and Contacts” section. Find the mailing format under the “Information which might help” section of this page.
11. The applicant will need to submit biometric information. The applicant will receive a letter telling them to submit biometric information after they submit the application.
12. The applicant will receive a call from immigration and be given further instructions.
13. The application form will be reviewed and if the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, they will be accepted for the program.
14. Find further information on what to do if the application is approved here Link
    

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Required Documents

• Travel documents and passport
• Proof of language proficiency
• Proof of education
• Proof of collective agreement
• Proof of previous relevant work experience
• Proof of funds
• Valid temporary residence (If applicable)
• Children’s information (If applicable)
• Police certificate and clearance
• Passport size photo
• Application package Link
• Document checklist Link
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Mailing address: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Agri-Food Pilot Program
Centralized Intake Office
PO BOX 8700
Sydney, NS B1P 0G2 Canada

Courier address: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Agri-Food Pilot Program
49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2 Canada
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must show work experience in an eligible industry.
• The applicant must have a job offer for full-time, non-seasonal work in an eligible industry and occupation in Canada.
• The applicant must meet the language requirements.
• The applicant must meet or pass the educational requirements.
• The applicant must prove that they have enough money to settle in Canada.
• Find eligibility information here Link
• Find a list of eligible industries and occupations here Link
  

Fees

• The applicant will need to pay a fee of 1,365$.
• The applicant may need to pay an additional fee for spouse and dependents, find information here Link
• The applicant will need to pay fees to submit biometric information.
• Pay fees here Link
  

Validity

Validity will be specified by the authorities.

Documents to Use

Application package Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The applicant will need to wait a few months for the appeal process to be over and a decision to be made.

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Instructions

The applicant will need to submit biometric information within 30 days from the day they receive their letter.

Required Information

• Family name
• First and middle name
• Language of appeal
• Relationship to me
• Date of birth
• Address
• Apt
• City
• Province
• Postal code
• Telephone number
• Fax number
• My last physical residenc in Canada was in
• Current address
• Email address
• Signature
  

Need for the Document

The Agri-Food industries and occupations helps provide a pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and occupations.

Information which might help

• Mailing format Link
• Application guide Link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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