Canada Invites 600 Candidates for PR in Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations

On September 28th, 2023 the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Marc Miller, has issued Ministerial Instructions under the Express Entry system for invitations to apply for permanent residence. This latest round of invitations is focused on candidates in Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations. This was the first time the draw was conducted for this field. They invited 600 people to apply for jobs in agriculture and food. To get invited, you needed a score of at least 354 on a special test. Canada wants skilled people to work in farming and food.

This week, Canada has already invited people two times before. On Monday, 500 people who speak French well got invited. On Sunday, 3,000 people got invited to come to Canada for different jobs. They needed a higher score, at least 504, for that. So, if you know about farming and food, Canada might want you to come work there!

Here are the key details of the draw:

• Category: Agriculture and agri-food occupations (2023-1)
• Total number of invitations sent: 600
• Date of Draw: 28th September, 2023, 16:45:09 UTC
• Minimum CRS Score: 354
• Tie-breaking rule: June 12th, 2023 at 10:23:21 UT

Requirements for Qualification in the Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations Category

To be considered eligible for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Occupations category, you must meet the following criteria:

• Work Experience: You need to have worked in a single occupation listed in the provided table for at least 6 months. This work experience should have been continuous, which means without significant breaks, within the past 3 years. It doesn’t matter if you gained this experience in Canada or in another country.
• Specific Round Requirements: Additionally, you must fulfil all the specific requirements outlined in the instructions for the particular round you are applying for