Do you want to immigrate to Atlantic Canada? The Atlantic provinces of Canada include New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced in 2017 to encourage the immigration of foreign skilled workers, intermediate level workers and international graduates to the Atlantic provinces of Canada for permanent residency.

All immigration programs offered under the AIPP require a valid job offer from a designated employer based in the province that you choose to reside in.

What are the Different Immigration Programs Offered Under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)?

All immigration programs under the AIPP are employer-driven. Therefore, you require a valid job offer from a designated employer to be eligible. You can apply for 3 different immigration programs under this pilot.

The AIPP does not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process to qualify.

Atlantic High-Skilled Program (AHSP): The Atlantic High-Skilled Program (AHSP) offers an immigration pathway for foreign skilled workers who wish to immigrate to the Atlantic provinces of Canada.

You require a valid job offer from a designated employer in the province to qualify for the program.

Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program (AISP): The Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program (AISP) facilitates the economic immigration of semi-skilled workers and high school graduates to fill the labor market gaps in the province.

Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP): The Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP) is for international graduates who wish to immigrate to the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Applicants for the AIGP do not require work experience to qualify for the program.

Who Are Designated Employers?

To be eligible for these programs, applicants require a valid job offer from a designated employer. Employers need to meet a few general requirements to be designated in their province:

• Provide labour market information
• Be operational for at least 2 years in the Atlantic provinces
• Provide settlement services to your employee

Employers must work with a settlement service provider organization in their province to help their employees adapt.

The designation process and settlement service provider organization varies for different provinces.

What are the Requirements for Designated Employers in Nova Scotia?

To become a designated employer in Nova Scotia, you must be:

• Operating a business in good standing
• Communicate labor needs
• Work with a service provider organization on settlement and retention

An endorsed employer is someone who is endorsing a foreign temporary worker under the AIPP.

Additionally, to become an endorsed employer, you must demonstrate that you tried to recruit someone locally and were unsuccessful.

You must successfully hire a foreign temporary worker on a full-time, non-seasonal job.

What are the Requirements for Designated Employers in Prince Edward Island?

To become a designated employer in Prince Edward Island, you must:

• Recruit a foreign temporary worker on a full-time, non-seasonal job
• Be in good standing with provincial and federal authorities
• Commit to providing settlement services to your employee and their accompanying family members
• Commit to the reporting requirements

You must complete the process of becoming a designated employer before you endorse a foreign temporary worker you want to hire.

What are the Requirements for Designated Employers in New Brunswick and Newfoundland-Labrador?

To become a designated employer in New Brunswick and Newfoundland-Labrador, you must:

• Hire a foreign temporary worker on a valid full-time
• Have a well-established business in good standing
• Provide settlement services to your employee
• Commit to the reporting requirements

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Processing Time

The processing time for permanent residence under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is 6 months.

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program Refusal

These are some of the top reasons why an Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program candidate may be refused:

• Job offer is not from a designated organization
• Work experience, language or proof of funds is not sufficient
• Incorrect or outdated application forms

How can I get a job offer through the AIPP?

You must meet the employment requirements mentioned in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) list. You must also qualify for 1 of the immigration programs under this pilot.

Who can apply for the AIPP?

You must either be a recently graduated international student from a designated learning institution in Atlantic Canada, skilled worker, or semi-skilled worker that is eligible.

What is the difference between the AIPP and the Express Entry?

Express Entry only allows highly skilled foreign workers into the program, while the AIPP allows skilled and semi-skilled workers to immigrate.

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