Atlantic Immigration Program
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in 1 of Canada’s 4 Atlantic provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador. The program helps employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.
The Atlantic Immigration Program replaced the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. You can now submit your permanent residence application to the program.
Employers in Atlantic Canada
How the program works for employers
Find out how the program works and if you can participate
Get designated
Learn how to become a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces
Take your required training
Sign up for onboarding training and intercultural competency training
Find a candidate
Find a qualified candidate you can hire
Meet the requirements
Make sure your job offer and your candidate meet the program requirements
Make a job offer
Hire a skilled foreign worker or international graduate
Submit an endorsement
Get your candidate’s job offer endorsed by the province
Temporary work permit
Request a referral letter for your candidate’s work permit
Resources for designated employers
Get help for the program, such as training and services from the Dedicated Service Channel
International graduates and skilled foreign workers
How you can take part in the program
See how you can work and live in Atlantic Canada through the program
Who can apply
Find out the requirements of the program
Get a job offer
Contact employers to get a job offer that meets the program requirements
Get your documents ready
What you need to apply for permanent residence in Atlantic Canada under the program, including a settlement plan and certificate of endorsement
Apply for permanent residence
Get the forms you need to apply for permanent residence
Get a temporary work permit
Find out if you can apply for a work permit while your permanent residence application is being processed
After you apply
What to expect after you submit your permanent residence application, including biometrics and medical exams
If your application is approved
Interview options inside Canada, what to expect when you arrive, and settling in Canada
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