Migrate / Canada / Federal Skilled Trades Class Program
The Atlantic Immigration Program is intended to welcome more newcomers to the Atlantic Canada region in order to meet the needs of local employers and communities.
The program enables local employers to identify, recruit, and retain global talent. The program also aims to support population growth, develop a skilled workforce, and increase regional employment rates.
The AIP has been a huge success for immigrants, employers, and the Atlantic region as a whole. It continues to grant permanent resident status to thousands of immigrants each year, meeting the needs of local employers while also encouraging population, labour force, and economic growth.
In recent years, the Atlantic Provinces have been active in immigration, primarily through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The provinces have been able to welcome a diverse range of skilled workers, graduates who have studied in Canada, and business immigrants such as entrepreneurs through these programs.
Each Atlantic province has at least one PNP stream that is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, allowing Express Entry candidates who are also eligible to immigrate through one of these streams to apply to immigrate to the province.
Atlantic Canada PNP options are :
How it Works
The Atlantic Immigration Program is an employer-driven program that makes it easier for businesses to hire foreign nationals. All main applicants arriving in Canada through the program must have a job offer from a designated employer as well as an individualized settlement plan for themselves and their families.
When a designated employer finds a candidate who meets their employment needs as well as the program criteria, that employer must first offer the candidate a job.
Employers do not need to go through the process of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
After the candidate accepts the position, the employer will connect the candidate with a designated settlement service provider organization to conduct a needs assessment and develop a settlement plan.
Employers will also assist the new immigrant and his or her family, if applicable, in achieving the goals of their settlement plan once they arrive in Canada.
Employers who need to fill a job opening quickly will be able to obtain a temporary work permit, allowing the candidate and his or her family to arrive in Canada as soon as possible.
Candidates will need the following documents to obtain this work permit :
Employer Designation
Employers who want to hire skilled immigrants through the program must apply to the province(s) in order to be designated. Employers with multiple locations in different provinces will need a separate designation for each province. Employers must meet certain criteria, including a commitment to assist the newcomer and his or her family as they adjust to life in Atlantic Canada.
To be eligible for the AIP you must :
If you meet all of the above criteria, you can begin looking for work with a designated Atlantic Canada employer.
International graduates from Canada are exempt from the work experience requirement if they :
If you studied outside of Canada, you must obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) to confirm that your studies meet the Canadian educational standards required for your job offer. On the date IRCC receives your application, the ECA report must be less than 5 years old.
You do not need to show proof of funds if you already live in Canada and have a valid work permit.
| Number of family members (including those supported by the applicant, even if they are not included on the application) | Funds Required |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3,303 |
| 2 | $4,112 |
| 3 | $5,055 |
| 4 | $6,138 |
| 5 | $6,962 |
| 6 | $7,852 |
| 7 or more | $8,742 |
| Each additional family member | $890 |
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