The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 12- months work experience in a management, professional or technical/skilled job
• Must have worked for at least 3 years prior to applying, for a minimum of 1,560 hours per year in a skill level O, A or B job on the NOC list.
• A Canadian high school diploma or higher / overseas equivalent * You would require an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
• Demonstrate minimum English or French language proficiency
• Sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members when you come to Canada * If you are already in Canada on a valid work permit, then this point is exempt to you
• A valid job offer that meets the following criteria:
  • At-least one-year in duration
  • Listed under skill level O, A or B of the NOC list
  • Consistent and regular paid employment (Full-time, minimum 30 hours p/w)
  • Employer must have a confirmation of designation from the province
  • Job offer must be made using the “Offer of employment to a foreign national” form

STEPS TO APPLY

1. Have a valid job offer that meets all the listed requirements
2. Meet all other program eligibility criteria
3. If you have an overseas qualification (Degree/Certificate) you would require an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
4. Fill out and submit an application form
5. Attach all relevant supporting documents

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Have worked in a job that requires a minimum of a high school certificate and job specific training for at least 12 months
• Must have worked for at least 3 years prior to applying, for a minimum of 1,560 hours per year in a skill level C on the NOC list.
• A Canadian high school diploma or higher / overseas equivalent * You would require an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
• A minimum English or French language proficiency
• Sufficient funds to support yourself and any accompanying family members when you come to Canada * If you are already in Canada on a valid work permit, then this point is exempt to you

• A valid job offer:

  • Length of employment is permanent
  • Listed under skill level O, A, B or C of the NOC list
  • Consistent and regular paid employment (Full-time, minimum 30 hours p/w)
  • Employer must have a confirmation of designation from the province
  • Job offer must be made using the “Offer of employment to a foreign national” form

STEPS TO APPLY

1. Have a valid job offer that meets all the listed requirements
2. Meet all other program eligibility criteria
3. If you have an overseas qualification (Degree/Certificate) you would require an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
4. Fill out and submit an application form
5. Attach all relevant supporting documents

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Must hold a degree, diploma or other relevant credential from a publicly funded institution in any of the 4 Atlantic Provinces. The education must:
  • Be at least 2 years in length.
  • You should have graduated from this institution at-least 12 months prior to applying for permanent residency
  • Have been a full-time student in Canada for a minimum of 2 years
  • You must have been living in one of the Atlantic provinces for a minimum of 16 months in the 2 years immediately before receiving your education credential
  • You had a valid work, study or training visa in Canada
  • You are NOT eligible to apply if you are on a scholarship or fellowship which requires you to return to your home country after your graduate
  • Under this program, only Canadian education qualifications are considered. However, if you want to include any overseas qualifications in your application, you would need to get an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
• Demonstrate a minimum English or French language proficiency
• Sufficient funds to support yourself and your family members when you arrive in Canada
• This program Does NOT require any prior work experience
• A valid job offer:
  • The job offer must be at least one year in duration
  • Listed under skill level O, A, B or C of the NOC code
  • Consistent and regular paid employment (Full-time, minimum 30 hours p/w)
  • Employer must have a confirmation of designation from the province.
  • Job offer must be made using the “Offer of employment to a foreign national” form

STEPS TO APPLY

1. Have a valid job offer that meets all the listed requirements
2. Meet all other program eligibility criteria
3. If you have an overseas qualification (Degree/Certificate) you would require an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized institution to prove that your foreign education credential is valid
4. Fill out and submit an application form
5. Attach all relevant supporting documents