Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

The Atlantic Immigration pilot program was launched in 2017 as part of a joint initiative to stimulate economic growth in Canada’s Atlantic provinces by attracting skilled workers. The Atlantic provinces include New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Atlantic Immigration Program Requirements

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program facilitates immigration through connecting two parties:

• Foreign nationals interested in becoming residents of Atlantic Canada
• Employers designated by the government to hire foreign nationals

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program has different requirements for both of these parties.

High-Skilled Worker Stream

To qualify under this stream, an applicant must have a job offer from a Designated Employer for a duration of at 12-months for a position under National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, or B. In addition to a job offer, applicants in this stream must meet the following criteria:

• Work Experience: A minimum of at least 12-months of full-time, skilled work experience (or the equivalent amount in part-time).
• Education: A Canadian high school diploma, or the foreign equivalent.
• Language Proficiency: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 on an approved test in either English or French.
• Proof of Funds: Demonstrate sufficient funds to support oneself and one’s family when settling in Canada.

Intermediate-Skilled Worker Stream

To qualify under this stream, an applicant must have a job offer from a Designated Employer for a permanent position under National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, B, or C. In addition to a job offer, applicants in this stream must meet the following criteria:

• Work Experience: A minimum of at least 12-months of full-time, work experience (or the equivalent amount in part-time) at NOC level 0, A, B, or C.
• Education: A Canadian high school diploma, or the foreign equivalent.
• Language Proficiency: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 on an approved test in either English or French.
• Proof of Funds: Demonstrate sufficient funds to support oneself and one’s family when settling in Canada.

International Graduates Stream

To qualify under this stream, an applicant must have a job offer from a Designated Employer for a duration of at least 12-months under National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A, B, or C. In addition to a job offer, applicants in this stream must meet the following criteria:

• Work Experience: No work experience requirement.
• Education: A completed educational credential (minimum 2 years) from an institution in an Atlantic province where the applicant lived for at least 16 months in the final two years of study. This credential must have been completed within the previous 24-months.
• Language Proficiency: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 on an approved test in either English or French.
• Proof of Funds: Demonstrate sufficient funds to support oneself and one’s family when settling in Canada.

Designated Employer Requirements

Employers interested in participating in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program must apply to become designated employers. As a designated employer, a business will have the ability to hire foreign nationals without obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Designated employers required to assist employees hired through the pilot with settlement in their province of residence.

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