IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPP)
Skilled-worker immigration for refugees, plus investment & skilled labour routes.
The Economic Mobility Pathways Project (EMPP) lets skilled refugees and displaced people apply for permanent residence through existing economic programs — Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program — using a skills-based or job-offer stream instead of the standard refugee process. We also guide investors and skilled workers into the right permanent economic pathway alongside it.
Eligibility requirements
- Refugee or displaced person outside their home country
- Meets Express Entry or PNP economic program criteria (education, language, work experience)
- Valid job offer or in-demand skilled occupation, or qualifying investment
Required documents
- Refugee status determination proof
- Job offer or skills assessment
- Language test results
- Educational credential assessment
- Proof of funds or investment documentation
Processing time
6-19 months
Document checklist
ChecklistEMPP
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPP) · Sample client
Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.
Required documents
Optional documents
Required forms (official IRCC downloads)
Internal — consultant workflow
1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background
2. Assess eligibility and select pathway
3. Prepare & review the document checklist
4. File the application with IRCC
5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client
★★★★★
“We didn’t know a skills-based route even existed for us — Amro’s team matched our background to an EMPP-eligible occupation and we’re now permanent residents.”