Canada•North America38 months
1,590 CAD
Indefinite
No
Required
Not Specified
Available
Not Required
Employer-driven permanent residence pathway for skilled workers and international graduates in Atlantic Canada.
The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a permanent residence pathway for skilled workers and international graduates with a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada. Employer-driven, it waives the LMIA requirement, giving employers faster access to foreign talent.
Applicants must meet CLB 4+ language requirements, hold a high school diploma, and have at least one year of relevant work experience. A settlement plan from a recognized provider is required. Fees are CAD 990 (processing) plus CAD 600 (RPRF). Current processing time is about 38 months.
This visa is ideal for skilled workers and international graduates who have secured a job offer in Atlantic Canada and want a direct, employer-supported pathway to permanent residence.
Processing fee | 990 CAD |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 600 CAD |
| Status type | Permanent / indefinite |
Must have a valid job offer from a designated employer in an Atlantic province (NB, NS, PEI, or NL).
Must meet minimum educational requirements (Canadian high school diploma or foreign equivalent).
Must meet language proficiency requirements (CLB/NCLC 4 or 5 depending on the job level).
Must have at least one year of relevant work experience (1,560 hours) in the last five years (unless an international graduate).
Must have sufficient settlement funds (unless currently living and working in Canada with a valid work permit).
Must have a personalized settlement plan developed with a recognized service provider.
Job Offer
Required
Education
high_school or higher
Experience
1+ years
Min. Savings
3,815 EUR
Certificate of Endorsement.
Valid job offer from a designated employer.
Proof of language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF).
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees.
Proof of work experience.
Proof of settlement funds.
Settlement plan.
| Application Steps | Receive a job offer from a designated employer in an Atlantic province.; Work with a settlement serv… | canada.ca |
| Fee Breakdown | Processing fee: 990 CAD; Right of Permanent Residence Fee: 600 CAD | canada.ca |
| Fees | CAD 990 (processing fee) + CAD 600 (Right of Permanent Residence Fee) | canada.ca |
| Forms | — | canada.ca |
| Included Nationalities | — | canada.ca |
| Job Offer Required | true | canada.ca |
| Official Info | https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/atlantic-immigra… | canada.ca |
| Max Stay | Permanent | canada.ca |
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