Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)
Employer-driven PR for the four Atlantic provinces - an offer plus endorsement leads to PR.
Official Canada pageWho this route is for
Skilled workers and recent graduates with a job offer from a designated employer in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, or Prince Edward Island.
Eligibility requirements
- A full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a designated Atlantic employer (1 year+ for TEER 0/1/2/3; permanent for TEER 4)
- Provincial endorsement (employer-initiated) plus an approved settlement plan
- Language CLB/NCLC 5 for TEER 0/1/2/3 jobs; CLB/NCLC 4 for TEER 4 jobs
- Education: a Canadian secondary credential or a foreign equivalent confirmed by an ECA
- About 1 year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience in the past 5 years (graduates of Atlantic institutions are exempt)
Requirements reviewed June 2026. They change frequently — confirm the current rules on the official page before relying on them.
Check your points first
Use the free Express Entry CRS Calculator to see if you're likely to qualify before you start.
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Express Entry Category-Based Draws
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