Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot- Phase II

Ottawa, December 3, 2021— Applications are now open for the second phase of the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP).
The pilot also serves to level the playing field by removing barriers unique to refugees. In this second phase, new measures will help to:

*more quickly process permanent residence applications for EMPP applicants so that, in the majority of cases, they can start working within 6 months of applying
*allow EMPP applicants to use a loan to demonstrate they have settlement funds
*waive fees for permanent residence applications
*simplify the application process by allowing scanned copies of documents
*provide pre-departure medical services to assist with immigration medical exams
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