Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Immigrate to Atlantic Canada through a unique employer-driven program with lower requirements.
Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigrate to Atlantic Canada with Lower Requirements
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a unique pathway to permanent residence in Canada's four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. This employer-driven program is designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire foreign skilled workers and international graduates.
AIP offers more flexible requirements compared to other immigration programs, making it accessible to a wider range of candidates. The program requires a job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces and focuses on helping newcomers settle and integrate into their new communities.
How AIP Works
Find Designated Employer
Secure a job offer from a designated employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces.
Get Endorsement
Receive endorsement from the province where you will be working and living.
Submit Application
Submit your permanent residence application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Receive PR
Get your permanent residence status and start your new life in Atlantic Canada.
AIP Benefits
The Atlantic Immigration Program offers unique advantages for immigrants who want to settle in Canada's beautiful Atlantic region. The program provides comprehensive settlement support and has more accessible requirements than other federal programs.
- Faster processing (6 months target)
- Lower language requirements
- Lower education requirements
- Job offer required but easier to obtain
- Settlement support in Atlantic provinces
