History of the Program
The Atlantic Program was introduced in 2017 as a partnership between the federal and provincial governments. It was created from the need of the Atlantic provinces to fill the demands of local markets. In the beginning, the program’s goal was to welcome more than 7,000 foreigners and their families to the Atlantic Canada region by 2021. However, thanks to its success and high retention rates, the Atlantic immigration program in 2022 is now permanent.The Atlantic Program – How Does it Work?
It is a three-year immigration program that enables designated employers in Atlantic Canada to select, hire and retain international foreigners to meet their goals. Moreover, the program aims to support population growth, develop a trained workforce, and boost employment rates in those provinces. Overall, the program comprises part of a general Atlantic Growth Strategy, which focuses on the following areas:- clean growth and climate change
- innovation
- Infrastructure
- skilled workforce and immigration
- trade and investment
Current Situation of the Program
The AIP is an employer-driven program that facilitates the hiring of foreign workers. Main applicants coming to Canada under the Atlantic program must hold the following general requisites:- A valid job offer. It must be from a designated employer.
- A settlement plan. It should be for themselves and their accompanying family.
- A valid job offer
- Letter from the province
- A promise to apply for PR within 90 days of the work permit application.
Atlantic Immigration Program Points Calculator
This is not a points-based system that works as a calculator. However, other criteria need to be filled to qualify. Then, even it is not a points-calculator based program, candidates should ensure they meet the following requirements.Requirements under the Atlantic Immigration Program 2022
Work Experience
- Prove to have at least one year of full-time work experience in the last three years. It can be abroad or in Canada.
- The work experience should be either in a position with NOC Skill Type 0, A, or B
Job offer:
Under this program, the job offer must be:- Full-time job offer ( seasonal job offers not qualified)
- At least for a one-year contract
- Job skill Type 0 or Level A or B
- It should be from a designated employer in an Atlantic province.
Education
- The applicant must have proof of at least a High school diploma or post-secondary certificate/degree. If it was abroad, the applicant must have a Canadian equivalent degree.
Language Skills
- Language test results CLB 4 for English or NCLC Level 4 for French.
Financial
- Applicants must prove to have the money to support themselves and their family members in Canada.