Atlantic Immigration Program
A dedicated employer-driven permanent residence program for skilled foreign workers and international graduates wishing to live in Canada's four Atlantic provinces: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who this pathway suits
Workers with a full-time job offer from a designated Atlantic Canadian employer.
Eligibility at a glance
- Job offer from a designated employer in an Atlantic province (full-time, non-seasonal)
- At least 1 year of qualifying skilled work experience (exempt for international graduates from recognized Atlantic public institutions)
- Education: Canadian high school diploma or equivalent ECA
- Language: CLB 5 for TEER 0, 1, 2, 3; CLB 4 for TEER 4
- Endorsement by the provincial government
How the process works
- Employer becomes officially designated with the Atlantic province
- Candidate receives job offer and individualized settlement plan from a settlement provider
- Province issues endorsement certificate
- Direct permanent resident application submitted to IRCC (with option for transitional work permit)
Documents you will typically need
- Provincial endorsement certificate, job offer form, settlement plan, ECA, language test, passport
What to keep in mind
Streamlined permanent residence pathway with dedicated processing times and lower language thresholds.
Official source: IRCC — Atlantic Immigration Program. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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