Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a permanent pathway to immigration for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada's 4 Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
6–12 months
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Speak in your languageEligibility criteria.
You must meet every one of the following requirements to qualify. Check each carefully — our consultants can verify your fit in minutes.
Job Offer from Designated Employer
You must have a valid job offer from an employer designated by the provincial government to participate in the AIP. The job must be full-time and non-seasonal, for a minimum of 1 year.
Work Experience
Skilled workers: 1 year of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in the last 5 years in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3. International graduates from recognized Atlantic institutions may be exempt.
Education
Minimum Canadian high school equivalent. International credentials require an ECA. International graduates need a credential from a recognized Atlantic post-secondary institution (minimum 2-year program).
Language Proficiency
CLB 5 for NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 positions. CLB 4 for NOC TEER 4 positions.
Settlement Funds
Proof of enough money to support yourself and your family when you move to Atlantic Canada. Not required if you are already living and working in Canada.
Application process.
From first review to landing — a calm, well-paced journey, mapped out step by step.
1
Get a Job Offer from a Designated Employer
Find and receive a full-time, non-seasonal job offer from an employer designated to hire through the AIP.
2
Get a Settlement Plan
Connect with a designated settlement service provider organization to develop a settlement plan for you and your family.
3
Get a Provincial Endorsement
Your employer applies for provincial endorsement on your behalf. The province reviews and endorses your application.
4
Apply for Permanent Residence
Submit your application for permanent residence to IRCC with all required documents within 180 days of receiving endorsement.
5
Processing & Decision
IRCC processes your application. Current target processing time is approximately 6-12 months.
Program fees.
A transparent breakdown of every government and processing cost — no surprises, no hidden line items.
Federal PR Processing Fee
applicant
CA$1,365
Right of Permanent Residence Fee
applicant
CA$515
Biometrics Fee
applicant
CA$85
Estimated mandatory total
CA$1,965
Take our 2-minute eligibility check — it's free.
A personalized assessment from RCIC-licensed consultants. We review your profile against Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) and recommend the cleanest path forward.
Common questions.
The answers people ask us most — distilled from thousands of conversations with applicants like you.
The AIP covers four Atlantic Canadian provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
No. The AIP is employer-driven — you must first find a designated employer who is willing to hire you and submit an endorsement application.
A designated employer is an employer in an Atlantic province that has been approved by the provincial government to hire foreign workers through the AIP. They must demonstrate they couldn't find a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the position.
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