Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

Temporary Resident visas

Hire a foreign skilled worker or international student graduate to fill labour gaps in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, or Newfoundland and Labrador

How to immigrate to Canada through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces:

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

Businesses in these provinces can offer jobs to eligible non-Canadians. With a job offer, you can apply for permanent residence in Canada through one of three programs:

  • High-skilled workers
  • Intermediate-skilled workers
  • International graduates

Each program has its own requirements. Apply for the program that meets your work experience, education and the job offer. You must meet all the requirements of a program to apply.

To apply for permanent residence through the Pilot you must:
  • Get a job offer
  • Meet eligibility requirements
  • Get a needs assessment and settlement plan
  • Get endorsed by an Atlantic province
  • Apply for permanent residence