Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and live in 1 of Canada’s 4 Atlantic provinces.

This is an employer-driven program designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified candidates for jobs they have been unable to fill locally. You must receive a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada to participate in the program.

Endorsement

A designated AIP employer offers you a job.
You will be connected with settlement services to get a settlement plan.
Send your settlement plan to your designated employer, they will send an application for endorsement to the department.
You will receive a provincial endorsement certificate.
You may receive a work permit support letter (if a work permit is required).

Immigration Application

Submit your permanent residence (PR) application, endorsement certificate, and other documents to IRCC.
IRCC reviews and processes your PR application.
Apply for a work permit while your permanent resident application is being processed (if required).
If approved, you can travel to Atlantic Canada to live and work.
Get support from your employer and a settlement service provider, as needed.