Atlantic Immigration Pilot

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Atlantic Immigration Pilot

Atlantic Immigration Pilot

he Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a Canadian immigration program designed to address labor market needs in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. It was launched in March 2017 as a three-year pilot program and has since been extended indefinitely.

The Atlantic provinces participating in the program are Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The program aims to attract skilled workers and international graduates to fill job vacancies in these provinces and contribute to their economic growth.

Under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, there are three categories through which individuals can apply for permanent residency:
  1. Atlantic High-Skilled Program: This category is for individuals with a job offer from an employer in one of the Atlantic provinces for a skilled position that requires at least one year of work experience. The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.
  2. Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program: This category is for individuals with a job offer from an employer in one of the Atlantic provinces for an intermediate-skilled position that requires at least one year of work experience. The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.
  3. Atlantic International Graduate Program: This category is for international students who have graduated from a recognized institution in one of the Atlantic provinces. They must have a job offer from an employer in one of the provinces for a position that is skill level 0, A, B, or C in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.
To be eligible for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, applicants must meet specific criteria related to work experience, education, language proficiency, and settlement funds. They must also receive a job offer and an endorsement from a designated employer in one of the participating provinces.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot offers certain advantages to applicants, such as shorter processing times and access to settlement services. It provides an opportunity for skilled workers and international graduates to obtain Canadian permanent residency while contributing to the economic development of the Atlantic provinces.