Atlantic Immigration Pilot
Immigrate Through the Atlantic Immigration Program To be eligible for the Atlantic Immigration Program, you must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family when you get to Canada.
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Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Under the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is crafted to address labor shortages in the Canadian Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading to discover more about the AIP.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program operates the following three categories:
Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program (AISP)
Through this program, eligible foreign workers with a job offer from an employer in Atlantic Canada can submit an application for Canadian permanent residence.
Atlantic High Skilled Program (AHSP)
The Atlantic High-Skilled Program of the Atlantic Immigration Program is aimed at skilled workers with management, professional or technical/skilled job experience.
Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP)
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in 1 of Canada’s 4 Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subsequent entrant
An applicant who is a family member of someone who already holds a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) can apply under this category.
What Is The Atlantic Immigration Program?
Originally introduced in 2017, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) has facilitated the arrival of over 10,000 new permanent residents to Atlantic Canada. The four Canadian provinces – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island – collectively constitute Atlantic Canada.
Expanding on the triumph of the initial phase, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program was made permanent on December 17, 2021, and subsequently rebranded as the Atlantic Immigration Program. The newly established permanent program officially commenced on January 1, 2022.
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a category of immigration initiative that empowers employers in the Atlantic provinces of Canada to enlist immigrants for various positions. It also offers the opportunity to seek permanent residency through this avenue.
The Atlantic Immigration program focuses on five priority areas as below:
- Skilled workforce and immigration
- Innovation
- Clean growth and climate change
- Trade and investment
- Infrastructure
- Skilled workforce and immigration
- Innovation
- Clean growth and climate change
- Trade and investment
- Infrastructure
Intermediate-Skilled Worker Stream
The applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria to be eligible under the intermediate-skilled worker stream:
- A valid job offers from a designated employer under NOC Skill Level 0, A, B, or C.
- At least 12-months of full-time, skilled work experience (or equivalent amount in part-time). At NOC level 0, A, B, or C.
- Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign education.
- Minimum of CLB level 4, in either English or French.
- Sufficient funds to support oneself and family when settling
High-Skilled Worker Stream
The high-skilled worker stream targets applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- A valid job offers from a designated employer under NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B.
- At least 12-months of full-time skilled work experience (or equivalent amount in part-time).
- A Canadian high school diploma or equivalent foreign education.
- Minimum of CLB level 4 in either English or French.
- Sufficient funds to support oneself and family while settling in Canada.
International Graduates Stream
To qualify under the International Graduates stream, an applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Valid job offer from a Designated Employer for at least 12-months under NOC Skill Level 0, A, B, or C from a designated employer
- A completed education credential of 2 years, completed within the previous 24-months, in the Atlantic province where the applicant lived at least for 16 months for the final two years of study
- Minimum of CLB level 4 in either English or French.
- Sufficient funds to support oneself and family when settling
Documents Required For The Atlantic Immigration Program
The essential documents you’ll require include:
- Current passport
- Language proficiency test scores
- Clearance certificate from police
- Evidence of financial resources
- Health certificate
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Valid settlement strategy
- Letter of employment
- Endorsement certificate
- Confirmation of payment
Additional Documents :
- Proof of experience (if needed)
- British Columbia Entrepreneur Regional Pilot
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program- Key Steps To Apply
While applying for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, an applicant needs to follow the eligibility requirements of the program. Moreover, the employers also need to fulfil the criteria.
Employer Designation
An employer from the Atlantic region must:
- Express an interest to use this AIPP as a full-time pathway to recruit and retain foreign talent in the Atlantic region.
- Contact one of the participating settlement service providers and commit to preparing their workplace to welcome newcomers.
- Apply to the province to become a designated employer for the program.
- Employer’s Canada PNP application must be approved by the Atlantic province
- Selects candidates based on the eligibility criteria for the job position.
Endorsement
- The selected candidate gets connected to the local settlement service provider for a needs assessment facilitated by the designated employer.
- As part of the needs assessment, the service provider then helps the candidate draft a settlement plan for themselves and their family.
- The designated employer receives a copy of the settlement plan from the candidate.
- Thereafter, the candidate needs to wait until the provincial nomination formalities are completed by the employer. The profile is assessed based on the candidate’s job offer, work experience and a settlement plan.
- In case of urgent job positions, candidates may also apply for a temporary work permit (if applicable) by showing proofs of a job offer, a letter of referral from the provincial government, and a commitment to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
- Once the province receives the application, the candidate will receive an endorsement letter.
Employer Designation
- Eligible candidates need to apply with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The application must include the job offer, endorsement letter, and other required documents.
- The applications for permanent residency are processed with six months by IRCC.
- The applicants who attain Canadian PR can migrate to Canada with their accompanying family.
- The employer arranges for the candidate’s settlement and community integration.
Can I apply Atlantic immigration Program without job offer?
No, a valid job offer from an employer in one of Canada’s Atlantic provinces is required to apply for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Universal Adviser can guide you through securing a job offer and the application process.
Other Ways To Immigrate To Atlantic Canada
In association with some participating provinces, the Atlantic Provinces of Canada also invites skilled foreign workers via the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Through PNPs thousands of skilled workers, international graduates, temporary workers, and business immigrants have migrated to Canada.
Some of these programs are linked with the Express Entry system and allows interested candidates to express their interest in Canadian Immigration. Eligible candidates can submit their profiles in the express entry and receive an ITA based on their Comprehensive Ranking System Score (CRS).
Who Qualifies For Exemption From The AIP Work Experience Prerequisite?
You are excused from meeting the work experience criterion if you satisfy each of the following criteria.
- A foreign graduate
- Holding a degree, certification, or diploma, etc.
- That entailed a minimum of two years' academic pursuit
- From any of the accredited 24 higher education institutions in Atlantic Canada,
- Having been a full-time student throughout the duration
- Residing in any of the Atlantic Canada provinces for at least 16 months during the two years preceding graduation,
- Possessing the necessary visa or permit during your stay in Canada.
Cost Of The Atlantic Immigration Program Application
| Application | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Your application (including processing fee and right of permanent residence fee) | $1,365 |
| Your application (excluding right of permanent residence fee) | $850 |
| Include your spouse or partner (including processing fee and right of permanent residence fee) | $1,365 |
| Include your spouse or partner (excluding right of permanent residence fee) | $850 |
| Include a dependent child | $230 (per child) |
Note:
Dependent children are exempt from paying the Right of Permanent Residence fee.
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Biometrics Fees
| Biometrics | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Biometrics (per person) | $85 |
| Biometrics (per family) (2 or more people) | Maximum fee for a family of 2 or more people applying at the same time and place: $170 |
Processing Duration: What Is The Timeframe For Obtaining PR Via AIP?
The duration for processing AIP applications spans 6 months. The applicant is required to submit the PR application within six months of receiving the endorsement certificate. Employers with urgent job vacancies can obtain a temporary work permit, enabling skilled immigrants to commence work immediately while awaiting application processing.
Note: Should the Permanent Residency Visa encounter delays, the applicant receives a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) valid for one year.
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