SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORK VISA

Canada welcomes thousands of workers over the several months to assist Canadian businesses with seasonal agricultural work of specific agricultural commodity sectors throughout Canada. This program is currently available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

A Seasonal Agricultural Work Visa is a possible option for someone who wants to come and work in Canada for a limited duration of time, but does not want to apply immediately as a Permanent Resident. This program is aimed at recruiting workers from Mexico and the Caribbean countries mainly.

In order to qualify for this Visa, you must be recruited by organizations devoted to this purpose. You will also have to sign an employment contract with your employer.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A WORK VISA?

The Free Seasonal Agriculture Work Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Canadian Work Visa. It uses criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) it is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORK VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

In order to apply for the Seasonal Agriculture Work Visa, you must possess an offer of employment and meet additional basic visa requirements, such as security clearance.

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORK VISA ENTITLEMENTS

On a Seasonal Agricultural Work Visa, you will be entitled to be able to work in Canada for a term of 12 months at a time. In addition, your employer is required to offer you the same wages as those for other agricultural workers as well as pay for your airfare, Visa fee, provide seasonal housing and ensure that you are provided with private or provincial health insurance.

Although this Work Visa is meant for foreign workers who only wish to work in Canada temporarily seeking to gain Canadian experience, you may be able to renew this Visa after a certain period of residence outside Canada.

While in Canada on a Seasonal Agricultural Work Visa, it may also be possible to have your permanent residence application processed in the meantime, which could allow you to stay in Canada once your application, has been approved.