AIP
Atlantic Immigration Program
The Atlantic Immigration Program AIP and want to understand how it works for both employers and international candidates.
Atlantic Provinces
Immigrate to Canada’s Atlantic Provinces as a Skilled Worker or International Graduate
Shreehari Immigration Consultants offers Atlantic Immigration Program AIP services, helping skilled workers & international graduates with designated employer job offers secure permanent residence in Canada’s Atlantic provinces with expert guidance every step of the way.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a permanent residency pathway for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
This employer-driven program helps address regional labor shortages while supporting newcomers and their families in settling successfully.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a permanent residency pathway for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada’s four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
This employer-driven program helps address regional labor shortages while supporting newcomers and their families in settling successfully.
Why Choose
Atlantic Immigration Program ?
Employer-driven opportunities
Employers in the Atlantic provinces can hire qualified international candidates for positions they haven’t been able to fill locally.
Direct pathway to permanent residence
Once endorsed, applicants can apply for Canadian permanent residency for themselves and their family members.
Community integration
The program focuses on settlement support and long-term retention in smaller communities, not just urban centers.
Accessible to candidates abroad or in Canada
Both temporary residents in Canada and applicants living overseas can participate.
Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
For International Graduates and Skilled Workers
1. Secure a Job Offer
- Receive a valid full-time job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces.
2. Meet Educational or Work Experience Requirements
- International graduates: Recent graduates from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada.
- Skilled workers: Have relevant work experience in your field.
3. Language Proficiency
- There is no formal language test requirement for AIP. However, you must have sufficient English or French skills to perform your job effectively. Employers may request proof of language ability depending on the role.
4. Admissibility
- Legally admissible to Canada and willing to live in an Atlantic province (outside Quebec).
For Employers in Atlantic Canada
Become a Designated Employer: Before hiring international candidates, you must become a designated employer in your province.
Key points:
- Each Atlantic province (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador) has its own application process.
- No cost to become designated.
- Forms and instructions are available on each province’s official website.
Hire a Qualified Candidate: Once designated, you can hire international graduates or skilled workers for jobs that remain unfilled locally. Candidates can be overseas or already in Canada on temporary status.
Endorsement
- Receive a job offer from a designated AIP employer.
- Work with settlement services to create a personalized settlement plan.
- The employer submits your endorsement application to the provincial government.
- Receive a provincial endorsement certificate.
- You may also receive a work permit support letter if you need one.
Immigration Application
- Submit your permanent residence application along with your endorsement certificate to IRCC.
- IRCC reviews your application.
- Apply for a work permit while your PR application is processed, if required.
- Upon approval, move to Atlantic Canada and start your new job.
- Access ongoing support from your employer and settlement services.
Required Documents
- Valid passport or travel document
- Job offer from a designated employer
- Provincial endorsement certificate
- Proof of education or work experience
- Language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF/TCF)
- Police clearance certificate(s)
- Medical exam results
Start your journey
Support
How We Support You
At Shreehari Immigration, we make your AIP journey smooth:
- Free eligibility assessment: Know your chances before applying.
- Step-by-step application support: Guidance from documents to submission.
- Settlement planning advice: Prepare for life in Atlantic Canada.
- Expert guidance: Tailored support based on your background and goals.
FAQ
Got questions? We’re on it.
Can I apply if I’m already in Canada?
Both temporary residents in Canada and applicants living abroad can participate.
Do I need a job offer before applying?
A valid offer from a designated employer is required to start the AIP process.
How long does the process take?
Processing times vary, but permanent residency is typically granted within several months after endorsement.
Can my family come with me?
Spouses/common-law partners and dependent children can be included in your PR application.
What is a designated employer?
A designated employer is a company approved by an Atlantic province to hire international candidates through the AIP. Only designated employers can make job offers under the program.
Do I need to have work experience or education in Canada?
You must either be a recent graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada or a skilled worker with relevant experience. Work experience abroad is accepted for skilled workers.
Is there a language requirement?
AIP does not have a formal language test requirement, but candidates must have sufficient English or French skills to perform their job effectively. Some employers may request language proof depending on the role.