To help you understand the entire process, see the infographic showing each step for you and the employer.
You can also see the process the employer must follow.
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces:
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot lets Atlantic employers hire qualified candidates for jobs that they haven’t been able to fill locally. You can be living abroad or be in Canada temporarily. You must have a job offer before you can apply.
You and the employer must meet requirements. If you and the employer meet the requirements, you’ll get permanent resident status. This means you can live and work in Canada.
These are the steps you need to follow:
It usually takes six months to process your permanent resident application.
Employers can hire you through one of three programs in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot:
Each program has its own requirements. These requirements cover:
If you are interested in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, see if you qualify for one or more of the programs.
In general, you must:
The employer must also meet certain requirements.
In general, you must:
The employer must also meet certain requirements.
Read the full requirements for the Intermediate-skilled Program.
In general, you must:
The employer must also meet certain requirements.
Read the full requirements for the International Graduate Program.
You may be eligible for more than one program, but you can only apply through one program.
You must send documents with your application. You can get these documents before you have a job offer. Getting these documents can help let you apply faster when you have a job offer.
There are other documents you must include in your application. Each program has an application guide with a checklist of all the documents and forms you must submit. Use the checklist to make sure you have all of the documents:
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot doesn’t match you with open jobs. We don’t know which employers are looking for workers.
An employer has to offer you a job before you can apply.
If an employer wants to hire you, make sure they are designated by the province where you’ll be working. Ask to see the Confirmation of Designation from the province where you’ll be working.
If an Atlantic employer offers you a job, make sure it meets the requirements of the program you qualify for.
The employer will give you an Offer of Employment to a Foreign National [IMM5650] (PDF, 1.54 MB) form. Sign it. Keep a copy of the form because you’ll need it for your settlement plan.
You must meet the employment requirements for the job you are offered. The requirements are listed in the National Occupational Classification. Your job offer doesn’t need to be in the same field as other jobs you’ve had.
After a job offer, there are more steps before you can submit your permanent resident application. However, you can start filling in your application now.
After you get a job offer from a designated employer, you and any family members who are aged 18 years and over and who will be living with you in Canada need to get a settlement plan. The plan will:
These plans are free.
You’ll work with a settlement service provider organization to make this plan. If you’re already in Canada, you must work with a settlement service provider organization in the region where you’ll be working. If you’re outside Canada, there are several settlement service provider organizations in Canada you can contact.
Find a settlement service provider organization and get a settlement plan.
Settlement service provider organizations don’t know which employers are looking for workers. Don’t contact them to find a job.
Once you have your settlement plan(s), give a copy of the plan(s) to your employer. Keep a copy for yourself. If you are not in Canada, bring the plan(s) with you when you move to Canada.
After you have your settlement plan, the province must endorse the job offer. Your employer will handle this process. Don’t submit your permanent resident application until you have been endorsed.
If the province endorses your job offer, you’ll get a Certificate of Endorsement in the mail. Include your endorsement certificate with your permanent resident application.
Your employer will fill out and submit an endorsement application to the province. This will include a copy of your settlement plan(s).
Each province has its own process. Your employer may need more documents from you. You may also have to sign some forms.
Since the provinces handle endorsement, send any questions to them. IRCC isn’t involved in this step.
Choose the application package for the program you’ll be applying through:
The application package includes the instruction guide and all the forms you need to fill out.
If you meet the requirements to apply for permanent resident status under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, you may be eligible to apply for a temporary work permit. You must have:
Your employer will ask for a Referral Letter at the same time they apply to have your job offer endorsed by the province.
The permit lets you begin work while your permanent resident application is being processed. The permit:
You must send your permanent resident application within 90 days of submitting your temporary work permit application.
Getting a temporary work permit doesn’t automatically mean we’ll approve your permanent resident application.
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