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Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a program designed to help skilled workers and their families immigrate to the Atlantic provinces of Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island). It is a partnership between the federal government of Canada, the provinces of the Atlantic region, and the employers in those provinces. This is an employer-driven program designed to help employers in Atlantic Canada hire qualified candidates for jobs they have been unable to fill locally.

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There are 3 immigration programs managed through AIPP

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  •  Atlantic International Graduate Program

  •  Atlantic High Skilled Worker Program

  •  Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Worker Program

Criteria - Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

Atlantic International Graduate Program

  • Before you can apply to immigrate to Canada through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot you must first receive an Endorsement Letter from an Atlantic Province

  • In the two years, before you obtained your diploma, you must have lived in an Atlantic province for at least 16 months.

  • You must have at least two years diploma/degree or trade/apprenticeship qualification in Atlantic Provinces.

  • You need a full-time job offer in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) in Atlantic province

  • You must have graduated in 24 months immediately prior to your application.

  • You must have studied/worked with a valid permit or visa.

  • You do not need to have a previous work experience.

  • CLB 4 is compulsory required in IELTS.

Atlantic High Skilled worker Program & Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Worker Program

  • Before you can apply to immigrate to Canada through the Atlantic Immigration Pilot you must first receive an Endorsement Letter from an Atlantic Province

  • You must have worked within one occupation, it can be with different employers.

  • Job can be inside or outside AIPP provinces

  • Education - secondary (high school) or post-secondary (If you have a foreign education, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required.

  • You must have a work experience as registered nurse / psychiatric nurse (skill level A 3012), or experience as a licensed practical nurse (skill level B 3233)

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