Program Objective
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign nationals and international graduates who want to work and live in one of Canada’s four Atlantic Provinces — Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. Through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, LMIA is not required. Instead, the job offer must be from a designated Canadian employer.
This is an employer-driven program that aims to bring foreign workers to the region to fill labor gaps and fill positions for which Canadian citizens or permanent resident workers are not available.
Participating Communities
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador
Processing Times
Approximately 6 months.
Program Streams
Atlantic High Skilled Program – This program is aimed at skilled workers with professional, management, or technical job experience. The job offer must last for at least one year.
Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program – This program is aimed at jobs requiring a high school education and/or job training. The job offer must be permanent.
Atlantic International Graduate Program – This is for candidates who have a degree, diploma, or other credential from a publicly funded institution in an Atlantic province. Work experience is not required. The job offer must last for at least one year.
Program Eligibility
Work Experience Requirements
24 months of experience may be eligible for a bridging open work permit.
Without 24 months of experience: eligible for an occupation-restricted open work permit.
Job Offer Requirements
Yes, a valid job offer is required.
Education Requirements
One year of Canadian post-secondary education OR an ECA report equivalency of at least one year of Canadian post-secondary education.
Language Requirements
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 is accepted.
Funds or Investment Requirements
Must maintain CAD 10,000 – 12,000 in a bank account, fixed deposit, or equivalent financial resources.
