Federal economic path way EMPP

[Ahaj]

Hello, thanks for replying, no job offer , because I already have my own job online so I can work from any country

Any updates?

 

[Ahaj]

I applied on Aug2024
You can actually create GC key account and link it with your permanent residence application the update is late but at least you can see the current status of your application

I already did and link my application , the status mention the final decision in progress

 

[nohaab]

I already did and link my application , the status mention the final decision in progress

It has been three months since you payed.. what is your medical examination date? Did you get any updates so far?

 

[Ahaj]

It has been three months since you payed.. what is your medical examination date? Did you get any updates so far?

Nothing, my medical up to 31 december, i paid in feb.. in which stage you are?

 

[Aleli Osorio]

I created my GCKey account.
After signing in, I tried to link my application using my name, date of birth, and my passport info.
But it showed “No application found” — because everything must match exactly like what IRCC has on file.
I learned to leave the UCI and application number blank at first and just use personal info.
Also, i tryied 5 times per day. Its locked now
Can you please help me? I really need your support.

Did you solve it? I have the same problem and it will be very useful to know how to solve it. Thanks!

 

[Aleli Osorio]

I already did and link my application , the status mention the final decision in progress

Could you please tell me how did you finally link your application? I will be so much helpful for me and my family.

 

[Ahaj]

Could you please tell me how did you finally link your application? I will be so much helpful for me and my family.

Its very easy, just create first GCkey account and then link the appliction, fill all the requirments as you mentioned when you fill your appliction, be sure to fill the city you mentioned in your application to be same, because it was my mistake in the first tried.

Could you please tell me how did you finally link your application? I will be so much helpful for me and my family.

 

[Kootlave]

Did anyone heard about this article and the exciting news in it, and can you please verify if it's legit or not?

https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-processing-fiasco-2025/

Because according to it, the EMPP ( Mistyped as employer mobility pathway pilot? ) as there's no such Canadian immigration program with that name, will have new exhilarating processing time of 4 and half years, that's 54 months!!!!

So if it's true, I think all our questions has been answered about when we will receive an update regarding our applications status, you just have to wait few more years!!!

 

[canuck78]

Did anyone heard about this article and the exciting news in it, and can you please verify if it's legit or not?

https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/canada-immigration-processing-fiasco-2025/

Because according to it, the EMPP ( Mistyped as employer mobility pathway pilot? ) as there's no such Canadian immigration program with that name, will have new exhilarating processing time of 4 and half years, that's 54 months!!!!

So if it's true, I think all our questions has been answered about when we will receive an update regarding our applications status, you just have to wait few more years!!!

Yes true. The program is a victim of its own success. Way more people applied than anticipated all while Canada is trying to reduce their PR targets and tries to prioritize those who are already in Canada and very specific fields in demand.

 

[canuck78]

Some information about the backlogs in the empp program which will explain the long processing times.

https://www.cicnews.com/2025/10/irc...ions-it-plans-to-process-in-2025-1060668.html

 

[Edokpia]

I submitted my Federal EMPP no job offer application on the 04/03/2025 and did my Biometrics one week later. I was very worried having not heard from them since I did my Biometrics.
I sent a request for my application status today through the IRCC web form link. In 3 hours time same day I got this reply from IRCC

Good day,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that your application is still in process.

The responsible office will review the documents that have been received and you will be contacted if further information is required.

Rest assured that we understand how important this process is for you and we are making all the necessary efforts to finalize your application as soon as possible. We will inform you once a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

IRCC has updated the processing times for many applications to be more accurate. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about what we changed to better calculate processing times.

Furthermore, we recommend consulting the Check your application status page and to select your type of application for information on how to check the status of your application.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee or citizenship future requests:

Download application forms and guides
Change of address
Help Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your question.


Sincerely,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

 

[canuck78]

I submitted my Federal EMPP no job offer application on the 04/03/2025 and did my Biometrics one week later. I was very worried having not heard from them since I did my Biometrics.
I sent a request for my application status today through the IRCC web form link. In 3 hours time same day I got this reply from IRCC

Good day,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that your application is still in process.

The responsible office will review the documents that have been received and you will be contacted if further information is required.

Rest assured that we understand how important this process is for you and we are making all the necessary efforts to finalize your application as soon as possible. We will inform you once a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

IRCC has updated the processing times for many applications to be more accurate. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about what we changed to better calculate processing times.

Furthermore, we recommend consulting the Check your application status page and to select your type of application for information on how to check the status of your application.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee or citizenship future requests:

Download application forms and guides
Change of address
Help Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your question.


Sincerely,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

Based on the backlog processing will likely take many years.

 

[Edokpia]

Based on the backlog processing will likely take many years.

Based on the backlog processing will likely take many years.

Is that your opinion? I don't think so

 

[canuck78]

See my previous attached website for complete information and better formatting. 12% of existing backlog to be processed this year. Not convinced they will even approve 300 given Q1 and Q2.

Federal economic pilots

Canada’s federal economic pilots include the Agrifood Pilot (now closed), caregiver pilots (including the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP), Home Child Care Provider Pilot (closed), and the Home Support Worker Pilot (closed)), and the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP).

The percentage of inventory to be cleared for each pathway in 2025 is given below, alongside the inventory numbers that this percentage corresponds to:

PR Pathway Application inventory as of September 11 Percentage of inventory to be processed this year Applications to be processed this year
Agrifood 8,900 5% 445
Caregivers 34,400 14% 4,816
EMPP 2,500 12% 300
Historic application wait times (in months) over the last year for these pilots are given below:


Program 2024-Q2 2024-Q3 2024-Q4 2025-Q1 2025-Q2
Agrifood 22 32 60 180 228
Caregivers 31 29 27 84 108
EMPP 10 8 10 36 54

 

[Edokpia]

See my previous attached website for complete information and better formatting. 12% of existing backlog to be processed this year. Not convinced they will even approve 300 given Q1 and Q2.

Federal economic pilots

Canada’s federal economic pilots include the Agrifood Pilot (now closed), caregiver pilots (including the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots (HCWP), Home Child Care Provider Pilot (closed), and the Home Support Worker Pilot (closed)), and the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP).

The percentage of inventory to be cleared for each pathway in 2025 is given below, alongside the inventory numbers that this percentage corresponds to:

PR Pathway Application inventory as of September 11 Percentage of inventory to be processed this year Applications to be processed this year
Agrifood 8,900 5% 445
Caregivers 34,400 14% 4,816
EMPP 2,500 12% 300
Historic application wait times (in months) over the last year for these pilots are given below:


Program 2024-Q2 2024-Q3 2024-Q4 2025-Q1 2025-Q2
Agrifood 22 32 60 180 228
Caregivers 31 29 27 84 108
EMPP 10 8 10 36 54

The EMPP they are referring to here is different from the federal EMPP pilot which started in 2023 and not the one that started in 2018. I hope we are not missing up things.

I posted a reply from IRCC stating that my application is in process and that it will be finalized at soon as possible. What does that implies ? Does it sound like 4 years coming?
The federal EMPP job offer and no job offer is a special and a specific pilot scheme.