Agri-Food Pilot (AFP) – Ended May 14, 2025

What is the Agri-Food Pilot?

This was a pilot immigration program for workers with non-seasonal work experience in certain agricultural and food processing sectors in Canada. The program has reached its maximum five-year operating period and will not be extended.

Applications submitted before the program closed

IRCC continues to assess applications received before May 14, 2025, subject to application caps. Applicants can monitor their application status and update changes to their family, contact, or representative information according to IRCC instructions.

Historical program requirements (for reference only)

Before closing, the program applied to specific industries and occupations, such as meat processing, greenhouse/nursery, and livestock. Requirements included eligible Canadian work experience, a minimum CLB/NCLC 4 level in English or French, and, depending on the circumstances, education or job offer requirements, as well as residency and financial requirements. These requirements are no longer applicable to new applications.

Alternative immigration pathways

Workers in the agricultural or food sector may be assessed under Express Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), or the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), depending on their occupation, experience, language skills, place of work, and the current requirements of each program. No program automatically replaces the AFP.

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IRCC – Closed: Agri-Food Pilot

Updated October 18, 2026. KeyApply maintains this page to provide historical information and help clients explore other options; it does not accept new applications under the AFP.