Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program: How it works

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. The Atlantic immigration Pilot Program is the fastest way of getting Canada PR visa.

Once a designated employer finds a candidate who meets their employment needs and the program criteria, that employer will need to first offer them a job. Employers do not need to go through the process of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under this program.

Once the candidate has accepted the job, the employer will connect the candidate with a designated settlement service provider organization for a needs assessment and to develop a settlement plan. Employers will also support the long-term integration of the new immigrant and his or her family, if applicable, so they can reach the goals of their settlement plan once they arrive in Canada.

Employers that need to fill a job vacancy quickly will have access to a temporary work permit, so that the candidate and his or her family can come to Canada as soon as possible. In order to obtain this work permit, candidates will need:

• a valid job offer;
• a letter from the province; and
• a commitment to apply for permanent residence within 90 days of the temporary work permit application.

Pilot requirements

There are 3 programs in the pilot that employers can hire you through. You may qualify for more than 1 program, but you can only apply through 1

For all 3 programs, you have to show proof that you meet the language, education and work experience requirements and that you have enough money to support you and your family when you come to Canada.

Atlantic International Graduate Program

In general, you must:

have a degree, diploma or other credential from a publicly funded institution in an Atlantic province

have lived in an Atlantic province for at least 16 months in the 2 years before getting your degree, diploma or credential

Take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French

show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

Work experience is not required for international graduates hired through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

Atlantic High-Skilled Program

In general, you must:

have worked in a management, professional or technical/skilled job for at least a year

have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education

take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French

show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

The employer must also meet certain requirements.

Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program

In general, you must:

have worked in a job that requires a high school education and/or job-specific training for at least a year

have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education

take a language test to show you can communicate in English or French

show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

The employer must also meet certain requirements.

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 the 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 its 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.

Processing fee –

Government fee- CAD 1,365 ( The fees for the right of permanent residence increased as of April 30, 2020. )

Ielts fee-INR 15,500

ECA/Wes fee – $227 CAD to $350 CAD

Processing time –  6 months

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