Atlantic Immigration Pilot
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a Canadian immigration program designed to address
labor market needs in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. It was launched in March 2017 as
a three-year pilot program and has since been extended indefinitely.
The Atlantic provinces participating in the program are Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The program aims to attract skilled
workers and international graduates to fill job vacancies in these provinces and
contribute to their economic growth.
Under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, there are three categories through which individuals can apply for permanent residency:
- Atlantic High-Skilled Program: This category is for individuals with a job offer from an employer in one of the Atlantic provinces for a skilled position that requires at least one year of work experience. The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.
- Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program: This category is for individuals with a job offer from an employer in one of the Atlantic provinces for an intermediate-skilled position that requires at least one year of work experience. The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.
- Atlantic International Graduate Program: This category is for international students who have graduated from a recognized institution in one of the Atlantic provinces. They must have a job offer from an employer in one of the provinces for a position that is skill level 0, A, B, or C in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). The job offer must be supported by a designated employer in the province.