Canada Work Permit For Farmers
A farmer wants a Canada work permit for agriculture in order to gain entry into Canada. The first step is to ensure that the farmer’s country of origin participates in the agreement known as the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and that there is an agreement between that country and Canada as well. Next, it must be determined if the farmer meets specific requirements set out by Canadian legislation.
If you’re a Canadian farmer looking to recruit skilled foreign workers for a specialized job, there is an important announcement. The Canadian Government has created a new program that can help you hire the talent you need.
Why Canada? The Canadian government aims to improve labour market mobility for their own citizens at the same time as it faces pressing labour issues.
Canada Work Permit For Farmers
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program
If you are hired through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), you can work for any SAWP employer in Canada.
Who can apply
You can qualify for the program if:
- you’re a citizen of a country that takes part in the program,
- your government recruited you, and
- you’ll be working for SAWP employers in Canada.
Participating countries
How to apply
Each foreign government has its own process to recruit and select workers. Your government will make sure that you have all of the needed documents and that you are eligible for the program.
Paying your fees
Your fees and payment options depend on where you are applying from. You may also need to pay for biometrics.
Find out how to pay your fees.
Working for different employers
You may be asked to work on more than one farm while you’re in Canada. You don’t need a new work permit for each employer.
Note: You can’t be asked to work for a different employer without your consent.
Other agricultural workers
Your work permit will be employer-specific. This means that you can only work for the employer named on your work permit.
Before you apply
Your employer must get a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An LMIA is a document from Service Canada that allows an employer to hire a foreign worker through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Your employer must give you:
- a copy of the positive LMIA, and
- your job offer letter or contract.
How to apply
Get the forms and documents you need to apply for a work permit.
Working for different employers
If you plan to work for other employers (not listed on your work permit), you must apply for a new work permit. We recommend you do this as soon as possible after you enter Canada.
You can only work for one employer at a time, and you can’t work for a different employer until you receive your new work permit(s).
To apply for your new permit(s), follow these steps:
- Get the application package.
- Complete a separate application on paper for each new employer.
- Send all of your applications and supporting documents in the same envelope.
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