Atlantic Immigration Program

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a Canadian immigration program designed to address labor market shortages in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. The program was launched in 2017 as a pilot project and was initially set to run for three years. However, as of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the program was extended and made permanent.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is a partnership between the federal government of Canada and the Atlantic provinces, which include:

• 1. Newfoundland and Labrador
• 2. Prince Edward Island
• 3. Nova Scotia
• 4. New Brunswick

The AIPP is aimed at helping employers in the Atlantic region of Canada hire foreign workers to fill job vacancies that they have been unable to fill locally. It also aims to attract and retain skilled immigrants in the Atlantic provinces to help stimulate economic growth and address demographic challenges such as an aging population and declining birth rates.

Key features of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program include:

 

1. Designated Employers:

To participate in the program, employers in the Atlantic provinces must be designated by their respective provincial government. These employers can then recruit foreign workers for specific job vacancies.

 

2. Eligible Candidates:

The program targets three main categories of foreign workers:

1. • High-skilled workers (NOC 0, A, or B level occupations)
2. • Intermediate-skilled workers (NOC C level occupations)
3. • International graduates from eligible institutions in the Atlantic region

3. Job Offer:

Candidates must have a valid job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces to be eligible for the program.

 

4. Endorsement:

After receiving a job offer, candidates must be endorsed by one of the Atlantic provinces. Each province has its own criteria for endorsing candidates.

 

5. Work Experience and Education:

Depending on the category, candidates are required to have a certain level of work experience and education. 

 

6. Language Proficiency:

Candidates must demonstrate language proficiency in English or French, depending on the job requirements and the province's language requirements.

 

7. Settlement Plan:

Candidates must also have a settlement plan, which outlines their plans for settling in the Atlantic province where they will work and live.

 

8. Permanent Residence:

Successful candidates and their families can apply for permanent residence in Canada through one of the federal immigration programs, such as the Atlantic High-Skilled Program, Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program, or Atlantic International Graduate Program.

 

It's important to note that program details may have changed after my last knowledge update in September 2021, so I recommend checking the official website of the Government of Canada or the relevant provincial government websites for the most up-to-date information on the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program.