The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island) that aims to help employers in the region recruit and retain skilled immigrants. The AIP offers a range of services to support immigrants and their families as they transition to life in Canada, including:
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) is a program designed to help employers in the Atlantic provinces of Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island) attract and retain new immigrants. It helps to address labour shortages by providing a pathway to permanent residency for foreign workers who have a job offer from a participating employer.
To be eligible for the AIP, applicants must have a job offer from a participating employer, meet the program’s language and education requirements, and have relevant work experience. They must also meet the employer-specific eligibility criteria set by each participating employer.
Applicants can apply for the AIP by submitting an application and the necessary documents, including a valid job offer, proof of language proficiency, education, and work experience, and a fee payment.
The AIP is a pathway to permanent residency in Canada. Once an applicant is approved for the AIP, they can then apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
Yes, foreign workers with a valid job offer from a participating employer can work in Canada while their AIP application is being processed.
Yes, the AIP is a pathway to permanent residency in Canada. Once the applicant is approved for the AIP, they can then apply for permanent residency through the Express Entry system.
Yes, foreign workers with a valid job offer from a participating employer can travel outside of Canada, but they must ensure that they meet the entry requirements before returning to Canada.
The number of employers participating in the AIP may change over time, it’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
Having a criminal record may affect an applicant’s eligibility for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). They may be required to provide additional documents or undergo a security or background check. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
No, there is no cap on the number of applications that can be accepted under the AIP.
Yes, family members, such as a spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, can come to Canada with the AIP applicant. They must be included in the applicant’s application and meet the requirements for accompanying family members.
Yes, once you have a permanent residence status, you are eligible for healthcare coverage under the Canadian healthcare system.
If an applicant has been denied permanent residence in the past, they may still be eligible to apply for the AIP. However, they may be required to provide additional documents or undergo a security or background check.
Yes, there is a fee associated with the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP) application process. The fees change over time so it’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
In some cases, AIP applications can be expedited for an additional fee. It’s recommended to check with the immigration department for updated information.
Yes, foreign workers already working in Canada on a valid work permit are eligible to apply for the AIP, as long as they have a valid job offer from a participating employer and meet the program’s other requirements.
Yes, participating employers are responsible for providing support to the applicant throughout the AIP process, including providing a settlement plan and supporting the applicant with the permanent residence application process.