CANADA’s Agricultural Stream 2023 – FREE AGRICULTURE VISA for all Nationalities

AGRICULTURE VISA | AGRICULTURAL STREAM OF CANADA | IMMIGRATE TO CANADA AS A FARM WORKER | FARM WORKER IMMIGRATION TO CANADA | CANADA TEMPORARY WORK VISA FOR FARM WORKERS | CANADA WORK PERMIT FOR FOREIGN WORKERS | TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS

Do you want to immigrate to Canada as a Farm Worker? Whether you are a skilled farmer, a professional or belong to any unskilled farming occupation, if your nature of work is related to on-ground farming then you may come to Canada through Agricultural Stream of Canada Immigration.

Regardless of your nationality, you can get Canada’s Temporary Work Permit of 2 or 3 years as a farm worker, which allows you to live and work in Canada. More than 60,000 temporary foreign workers come to Canada each year.

Agricultural Stream Canada

Agricultural Stream is a pathway under Canadian Federal Immigration’s Temporary Foreign Workers Program. This stream is built to overcome the labour shortage of farm workers in Canada for specific commodity sectors and some specific occupations related to Primary Agriculture.

Requirements for Agricultural Stream

All the foreign workers needs to have a Job Offer from any Farming Company in Canada (except Quebec). There are two main factors to understand before applying for a Job

1. Production of the Farm must be in specific commodity sectors
2. The Job Position must be related to on-farm primary agriculture

Eligible Commodity Sectors for Agriculture Visa

Apiary products	Pedigreed canola seed	Sod	Horse
Fruits / Vegetables (Picking, Packing & Farming)	Seed corn	Tobacco	Mink
Mushrooms	Grains	Bovine	Poultry
Flowers	Oil seeds	Dairy	Sheep
Nursery-grown trees	Maple syrup	Duck	Swine

Eligible Occupations related to Primary Agriculture for Agriculture Visa

• 85100 – Livestock labourers
• 85101 – Harvesting labourers
• 80020 – Managers in agriculture
• 80021 – Managers in horticulture
• 85103 – Nursery and greenhouse labourer
• 82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors
• 84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators
• 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services

If your job occupation is one of the above or consistent with any of these occupations, you may be eligible for a Canadian Work Visa under Agricultural Stream.

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Benefits for Foreign Workers under Agricultural Stream

Canadian Immigration follows strict policies when it come to the rights of foreign workers. Agricultural Stream offers many benefits to foreign workers

• $0 Processing Fee:
  There is No LMIA processing fee for the occupations related to primary agriculture and positions under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes 80020, 80021, 82030, 82031, 84120, 85100, 85101 and 85103.

• Free Air Ticket:
  All the companies hiring foreign workers under Agricultural Stream must pay Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) in advance the full amount of return Air Ticket to Canada and back to their home country.
  Important: Employer can not charge this amount from the TFW.

• Everyday Transport:
  Employers must provide daily transport to TFW in Canada from their accommodation to work place and back.

• Accommodation:
  Employers must arrange suitable and affordable housing for TFW and minimum cost.

• Health Insurance:
  All TFWs will get Medical Coverage from the company in the form of Health Insurance.

These are the few basic benefits for TFWs under Agricultural Stream. For more details visit Canadian Federal Immigration Website Here

Duration of Canadian Work Permits Under Agricultural Stream

The duration of work permit depends upon the salary and job position you are being offered.

• The Low wage job positions can get a work permit for up to 2 years
• High Wage job positions can get the worrk permit for up to 3 years