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Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

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ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PILOT PROGRAM

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is an employer - driven program through which skilled foreign workers and international graduates can become PR by working and living in one of the Canada’s 4 provinces.

This program enables employers to hire qualified candidates for the jobs they have been unable to fill locally.

Pilot requirements

There are 3 programs in the pilot that employers can hire you through. You may qualify for more than 1 program, but you can only apply through 1.

All 3 programs require proof that you meet the language, education and work experience requirements and that you have enough money to support you and your family when you come to Canada.

Atlantic International Program

To be eligible under this program you must have:

  • Have a degree, diploma or other credential from a publicly funded institution in an Atlantic province
  • have lived in an Atlantic province for at least 16 months in the 2 years before getting your degree, diploma or credential
  • take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French
  • show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

NOTE: Work experience is not required for international graduates hired through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

Atlantic High Skilled Program

To qualify under this program you must

  • have worked in a management, professional or technical/skilled job for at least a year
  • have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
  • take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French
  • show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada
Atlantic International - Skilled Program

To qualify under this program you must

  • have worked in a job that requires a high school education and/or job-specific training for at least a year
  • have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
  • take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French
  • show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

NOTE: As of June 1, 2019, your spouse of common-law partner can apply for an open work permit if (A) you have work permit through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, and (B) your job is listed as skill Type O, or Skill Level A, B or C in the National Occupation of Canada.