Atlantic Immigration Program

Atlantic Immigration Program runs in conjunction with the Federal Government of Canada and the four provinces in the Atlantic Canada region:

The Atlantic admission scheme is an employer-driven scheme that expedites the admission of talented overseas workers to the region. All primary applicants arriving in Canada through the AIPP must have an employment offer from a nominated business. They are also expected to have a Plan of Settlement for themselves and their family members.

After locating a candidate who meets the program criteria and their employment needs, the designated company should make an initial job offer. AIPP does not require employers to get the LMIA – Labor Market Impact Assessment.

After the candidate accepts the job offer, the employer contacts them with a selected service provider organization for settlement to assess their needs and prepare a Plan of Settlement. The employer will also assist the recently arrived immigrant and family members, where applicable, with their long-term assimilation. This is to ensure that the immigrant meets the goals of the settlement plan upon arrival in Canada.

Employers who need to fill a job opening fast will be able to use the Provisional Work Visa to ensure that the immigrant and family members arrive in Canada as soon as possible. Candidates who seek to obtain this work visa will require:

Thus, AIPP is an extraordinary immigration track for applicants who are unable to obtain an ITA through the Express Entry Draw of the federal Express Entry Program. Such individuals can improve their chances of acquiring a Canada PR Visa by applying through this more straightforward immigration procedure.

What are the different programs under AIP?

The AIPP has three immigration channels geared at different types of individuals.

AIPP: Atlantic High-Skilled Program

The AIP Atlantic High-Skilled Program is for skilled people with professional, management, or skilled/technical job experience.

Job Offer

Applicants are required to have an offer of a job that is:

Offered by an Atlantic provincial employer nominated by AIP
Non-seasonal and full-time work requires a minimum of 30 hours per week
Under skill level B, A, or zero
Having a length of at least one year
Offered through an authentic form of the federal government

The employment offer presented to applicants does not have to be in the same occupation as their past work experience. However, the candidates must meet the specific employment conditions listed in the NOC.

Work Experience

You must have worked for at least one year (30 hours per week or a total of 1,560 hours) in the previous three years. It can be part-time, non-continuous, or full-time, as long as it totals 1,560 hours.

The work has to be:

The experience might be earned abroad or in Canada.

Education

Candidates are required to have:

In the event of abroad educational credentials, an ECA – Educational Credential Assessment will be required to establish their validity and comparability to Canadian credentials. The ECA must establish that the education is equivalent to a Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate at the postsecondary or secondary level in Canada. The ECA must also be achieved within 5 years from the date of application.

Language

Candidates are required to:

Achieve CLB Level 4 in an English language proficiency test or NCLC - Niveaux de Competence Linguistique Canadiens in French language
Complete a language test and meet the required proficiency levels for writing, reading, listening, and speaking
Obtain the findings within two years from the date of application

Proof of Funds

Applicants must demonstrate that they have adequate funds to maintain themselves and their family members upon immigrating to Canada. The quantity of cash is determined by the size of the family, including non-immigrant members who the applicants support.

If the individual already resides and works in Canada under a valid Work Visa, no evidence is required.

AIPP: Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program

The AIPP’s Intermediate-Skilled Program is for candidates seeking occupations that require job-specific training and/or a high school diploma.

Job Offer

Applicants must have an employment offer, which is:
Offered by an Atlantic provincial employer nominated by AIP
Non-seasonal and full-time work requires a minimum of 30 hours per week
Under skill level B, A, or zero
Permanent
Offered through an authentic form of the federal government

Work Experience

You must have worked for at least one year (30 hours per week or a total of 1,560 hours) in the previous three years. It can be part-time, non-continuous, or full-time as long as the total hours equal 1, 560.
The work must be:

The experience can be earned either overseas or in Canada.

Education

Candidates are required to have:

To verify that foreign educational credentials are legitimate and comparable to Canadian credentials, an ECA, or Educational Credential Assessment, is required. The ECA must provide proof that the education is equivalent to a post-secondary or secondary Canadian degree, diploma, or certificate. Additionally, the ECA needs to be obtained within five years of the application date.

Language

Candidates are required to:

Proof of Funds

Applicants must demonstrate that they have adequate finances to support themselves and their family members upon immigration to Canada. The amount of funds is determined by the size of the family, including non-immigrant members who the applicants support.

If the candidate already resides and works in Canada under a valid Work Visa, no evidence is required.

AIPP: Atlantic International Graduate Program

The AIPP’s International Graduate Program is open to candidates with a diploma, degree, or other educational credentials from a publicly funded Atlantic province institution.

Job Offer

Applicants are required to have an offer of a job that is:

Offered by an Atlantic province employer nominated by AIP
Non-seasonal and full-time work requires a minimum of 30 hours per week
Under skill level B, A, or zero
Permanent
Offered through an accurate form of the Federal Government

The job offer made to applicants does not have to be in the same occupation as their previous work experience. However, candidates must meet the job requirements specified in the NOC.

Work Experience

The job offer made to applicants does not have to be in the same occupation as their previous work experience. However, candidates must meet the job requirements specified in the NOC.

Education

Candidates are required to have:

At least a two-year certificate, diploma, degree apprenticeship, or trade education obtained from a renowned Atlantic province institution that is publicly funded
Been a student in Canada for a minimum of two years, full-time Graduated within the previous 24 months of the application date
Resided in any of the provinces in the Atlantic Canada region for a minimum of 16 months in the previous 24 months before graduation
Had a permit or visa to train, study, or work in Canada
French or English second language courses for more than half of the program duration
Distance learning was used for more than half of the program duration

A candidate is ineligible to apply if their training or studies include:

A candidate also becomes ineligible if their fellowship or scholarship requires them to return to their home country after graduation.

Language

Candidates are required to:

Proof of Funds

If the candidate already resides and works in Canada under a valid Work Visa, no evidence is required.

Amount of funds required for all 3 immigration pathways under AIPP:

Funds Necessary

Number of Members of Family
(comprising non-immigrating members whom you support)

$3,167

$3,943

$4,847

$5,885

$6,675

$7,528

$8,381

7 or more

AIPP: Atlantic International Graduate Program

Candidates who want to immigrate to Canada through any of the three Atlantic Immigration Program pathways must submit a Plan of Settlement upon receiving a job offer. The plan is intended to assist them in settling in Canada by emphasizing specific resources tailored to the needs of the candidates and their families. You will also be informed about community assistance points where you can seek help.

Candidates approve the Plan of Settlement with a Service Provider for Settlement, which is available both internationally and within Canada. The employer can advise the candidate on the organization to be chosen.

During the assessment of needs, the organization will inquire about the candidate and their family. This can be done by phone, in person, or online. The organization will then offer the candidate a personalized Plan of Settlement.

What do you mean by a Provincial Endorsement?

Every job offer made through the AIPP requires approval from the province. The employer manages the endorsement application once the candidate has received the Settlement Plan.

Candidates must not apply for a Canada PR Visa until they receive the Endorsement Certificate. This must be submitted along with the application.

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