Atlantic Immigration Program

Atlantic Immigration Program

Atlantic Immigration Program operates in collaboration with the Federal Government of Canada and the 4 Provinces in the Atlantic Canada region:

  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland & Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island


An employer-driven program, the Atlantic Immigration Program expedites the immigration of skilled overseas workers to the region. All primary applicants arriving in Canada through the AIPP are required to have an offer of a job from a nominated employer. They are also required to possess a Plan of Settlement for themselves and the members of the family.

The designated employer first should offer a job after identifying the candidate who fulfills the program criteria and their employment needs. AIPP does not require employers to undergo the procedure of obtaining the LMIA – Labor Market Impact Assessment.

After the candidate accepts the job offer, the employer then connects the candidate with a nominated service provider organization for settlement for assessing the needs and developing a Plan of Settlement. The long-term assimilation of the newly arrived immigrant and family members if applicable will also be supported by the employer. This is to ensure that the immigrant fulfills the objectives of the settlement plan upon arrival to Canada.

Employers that are required to quickly fill a job opening will have access to the Provisional Work Visa to enable the arrival of the immigrant and family members to Canada at the earliest. The candidates who wish to get this Work Visa will require:

  • An offer of a job that is valid
  • A letter issued by the Province, and
  • To offer assurance to apply for a Canada PR Visa within 3 months of the Provisional Work Visa application


Thus, AIPP is an exceptional immigration pathway for applicants who are unable to receive the ITA through the Express Entry Draw in the federal Express Entry Program. Such candidates can enhance their chances of receiving the Canada PR Visa by applying through this comparatively easier immigration pathway.