Atlantic Canada Immigration Program
Skilled workers interested in settling in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Prince Edward Island can apply for permanent residence under the Atlantic Canada immigration program.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), formerly known as the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, replaced the temporary program and became the permanent immigration program after its success in the region. IRCC initially began accepting applications for permanent residency under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) on March 6, 2022.
AIP is an immigration program designed based on the shortage and job needs of the provinces in the region. The Atlantic provinces have designed this program to support employers and economic growth in their provinces by attracting qualified skilled workers.
AIP is an economic program intended for foreign nationals with job offers in the Atlantic region, who have received approval from the relevant province. Applicants need to have minimum work experience, education and language skills.
Benefits of the Atlantic Immigration Program
- Lower immigration fees than other programs.
- The ability to choose between several provinces to find job offers.
- No need for LMIA
- Receiving a job offer by the applicant.
- ** Short period of time to review the case.**
- No age limit for the applicant.
- No need for high language skills.
- No need for high financial resources.
- Possibility of migration of semi-specialist applicants.
- Lack of scoring system
- Enjoying various job opportunities in Canada.
- Obtaining permanent residence in Canada in a short time.
- The possibility of immigration of applicants with semi-specialized work
Minimum requirements for the Atlantic Immigration Program
1- Work history
Canadian work experience of 1560 hours during the last 5 years, except that you are an international student in Canada and have graduated from one of the accredited institutions in the Atlantic Ocean.
2- Education
If you have a valid job offer for NOC TEER category 0 or 1, a one-year university degree or higher or a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent if you have a valid job offer for NOC TEER category 2, 3, or 4.
3- Language
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level 5 or higher for NOC TEER category 0 or 1 job offers
CLB or NCLC level 4 for NOC TEER Category 2, 3, or 4 job offers
4- Financial ability
Proof of sufficient financial ability to support the applicant and family members. If you are currently living and working in Canada with a valid work permit, You do not need to provide proof of financial means, but if you are outside of Canada, you must provide an amount as financial means.
Number of family members (including those in your file but they do not migrate with you)
| Funding amount (Canadian dollars) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3,327 |
| 2 | 4,142 |
| 3 | 5,092 |
| 4 | 6,183 |
| 5 | 7,013 |
| 6 | 7,909 |
| 7 | 8,806 |
| For each additional person | 896 |
5- A valid job offer from a certain employer
To be eligible, an applicant needs a job offer that meets all of the following requirements:
NOC skill level 0 which is related to management management, professional, technical/skilled or intermediate occupations.
- Full-time
- At least 1 year in duration (1 year from the time the candidate becomes a permanent resident)
- non-seasonal
For more information and to check your conditions, you can visit the official website of the Atlantic Canada immigration program.
Steps of the Atlantic Immigration Program
The first step: receiving a job offer
The job offer must be from one of the selected employers of one of the Atlantic provinces. On the website of each province, the conditions and procedures for selecting employers for the Atlantic provincial program are specified. Employers must have followed the work rules and have been operating in one of the Atlantic provinces for 2 consecutive years.
The second stage: collecting and preparing necessary documents and expenses
The applicant to immigrate to Atlantic Canada and apply for permanent residence must prepare all the necessary documents for this. If the documents are not complete and he cannot provide them on time, the work will be delayed.
These documents are:
- The results of the English or French language test (even if the applicant studied in Canada, preparing this document is required.)
- Proof of having enough financial resources to support yourself and your family
- Degree evaluation
| Cost | Applicant | Spouse of the applicant | Each child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review the case | 850 CAD | 850 CAD | 230 CAD |
| The right to issue PR | 515 CAD | 515 CAD | |
| Biometric | 85 CAD | If the applicant has a spouse and children, it is 170 Canadian dollars for the whole family. | |
Step 3: Submit the permanent residence application online or on paper
Applying for permanent residence is another important step in the Atlantic Canada program. The applicant can register his residence request online.
The fourth step: checking the applicant’s records and the conditions of the case
At this stage, all the applicant’s documents are checked to confirm whether he is qualified or not. Then the applicant will receive an Acknowledgment of Receipt. This receipt confirms that the case review has started and has a case number.
During the process, if needed, a fingerprint letter will be issued to the applicant and he must do the fingerprinting. The Federal Immigration Service also checks the security and criminal records of the applicant.
After the review and if approved, a letter will be sent to the applicant, according to which he must perform some medical tests approved by the Immigration Department and send the receipt to the Immigration Department. If the applicant is not determined to be a danger to the public health of Canada, a permanent residence permit will be sent to him.
Important note:
- If the applicant meets the requirements for permanent residence, he may also be eligible to apply for a temporary work permit.
- With the help of this permit, the applicant can work while his residence application is being considered.
- This work permit is valid for one year and is only applicable to the Atlantic Canada immigration program.
