The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), which is part of the Atlantic Growth Strategy, is intended to fill labor shortages in the Canadian Atlantic provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland Labrador.
The Atlantic Immigration Program is intended to welcome more newcomers to the Atlantic Canada region to meet the needs of local employers and communities. The initiative enables local firms to identify, recruit, and retain global talent. The initiative also aims to stimulate population growth, build a competent workforce, and increase regional employment rates.
The Atlantic Immigration Program is a type of immigration programme in which employers in Canada’s Atlantic provinces can hire immigrants. This programme also allows you to apply for permanent residence. The Atlantic Immigration Scheme is an employer-driven programme that makes it easier for businesses to employ foreign nationals. All principal applicants arriving in Canada through the programme must have a job offer from a designated employer and a personalized settlement plan for themselves and their families.
When a designated employer identifies a candidate who satisfies their employment needs and the programme standards, that employer must first offer the individual a job. Employers are exempt from obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
After the candidate accepts the position, the employer will refer the candidate to a designated settlement service provider organization for a needs assessment and development of a settlement plan. Employers will also assist the new immigrant and their families, if relevant, in achieving the goals of their settlement plan once they arrive in Canada.
Employers who need to fill a job opening fast will be able to obtain a temporary work permit, allowing the candidate and their family to arrive in Canada as soon as possible.
A candidate must first obtain a legitimate job offer from an authorised representative of the Atlantic Provinces in order to submit an application for the Atlantic Pilot Program (AIPP). The settlement plan is then a crucial prerequisite. The job offer is approved by the company once the applicant satisfies all of the requirements of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program. Then the applicant gets a Certificate of Endorsement proving they are qualified for the position.
Recent years have seen the Atlantic provinces actively participating in immigration, mainly through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). These initiatives have allowed the provinces to welcome a variety of skilled employees, graduates from Canadian universities, and business immigrants like entrepreneurs.