PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Atlantic Immigration Program is designed to stimulate economic growth in Canada’s Atlantic provinces by attracting skilled workers. The Atlantic provinces include New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
To qualify for the Atlantic Immigration Program, applicants must have an official job offer. Usually, in order to obtain a Canadian job offer for immigration purposes, the applicant must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This is not required for the Atlantic Immigration Program. Instead, the job offer must be from a designated employer.
The Atlantic Immigration Program started as a pilot program in 2017 and was made permanent at the beginning of 2022. The AIP is responsible for welcoming over 6,000 newcomers to Atlantic provinces each year.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Atlantic Immigration Program facilitates immigration by connecting two parties:
- Foreign nationals interested in becoming residents of Atlantic Canada
- Employers designated by the government to hire foreign nationals
The Atlantic Immigration Program has different requirements for both of these parties.
Foreign National Requirements
Foreign nationals interested in immigrating to either New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island, may do so through the Atlantic Immigration program only if they meet certain requirements. First, the foreign national must have an official job offer from a designated employer.
Second, the foreign national must meet the eligibility requirements. These requirements vary depending on whether the candidate has completed qualifying post-secondary education in Atlantic Canada.
Work Experience Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of paid, full-time work experience in the past five years. You may count hours worked abroad, or inside Canada on valid status. The work experience must be in National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B, or C.
International Graduate Requirements
Candidates that qualify as eligible international graduates do not need to meet the work experience requirements. In order to meet the requirements of an international graduate, candidates must:
-Hold a minimum two-year degree, diploma, certificate, or trade or apprenticeship certificate; from a recognized post-secondary institution in one of the Atlantic provinces.
- Have been full-time students for the entirety of their studies.
- Have lived in one of the Atlantic provinces for at least 16 months during the last two years before graduating.
- Have held the required study permit, and if required, work permit, during their studies in Canada
OUR VALUE – HOW WE MAKE THIS EASY FOR YOU
We understand that information can be found on the Internet, but it never tells the “whole story” related to your personalized situation. There are also lots of consultants, lawyers, and scammers out there that seem to make this more confusing than this actually is. Our value to you is that we simplify and direct this process for you from the start to the end of your immigration journey. We will guide you and provide:
- Personalized immigration advice and solutions that are tailored to your case and situation
- Comprehensive documents and information at every stage of the process, including information and tips that can’t be found on the IRCC website
- Affordable service with varying payment terms for the EE profile
- Collaboration with a licensed immigration consultant who will communicate and represent your case on your behalf
- Support and Assistance through every stage of the immigration journey, from the application to the landing and settlement in Canada.
