The following is an immigration program of the Government of Canada. The program is for English-speakers so information will be shared in English. The UNHCR office in Trinidad and Tobago is not responsible for the selection of persons suitable for these alternative pathways.
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) combines refugee resettlement and economic immigration. It helps skilled refugees immigrate to Canada through existing economic programs and gives employers in Canada access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings.
– Government of Canada
How to apply for the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)?
- Complete an application for one of the following the economic immigration programs
- Then complete a second application for the EMPP.
You submit both applications together, using only the instructions for the EMPP application.
You can complete your applications yourself. If you decide to use an immigration representative, make sure you know how to choose one.
Other Resources:
TalentLift is a federally-incorporated non-profit and a registered Civil Society Organization with the Law Society of Ontario. To identify talent, It partners with refugee-serving organizations and the UNHCR. Displaced refugee candidates anywhere are able to self-register on TalentLift’s platform.
Talent beyond Boundaries Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) connects skilled refugees with countries and companies that need their skills, forging new sustainable solutions for refugees to rebuild their lives while boosting the global economy.