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CANADA AIP (atlantic immigration program)

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) offers a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from recognized post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada who wish to work and live in New Brunswick. This program assists New Brunswick employers in hiring qualified candidates for positions they are unable to fill locally.

We are currently accepting expressions of interest from New Brunswick employers. If you are an employer seeking designation and candidate endorsement, visit the INB Portal to create or log into your employer profile and submit an expression of interest.

Eligibility Criteria

Employers facing workforce shortages must first become “designated” by the province to have their positions “endorsed” under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Designation allows employers to hire candidates through AIP, with the province responsible for approving employers.

Once designated, employers can apply to the province to endorse positions for foreign workers. After endorsement, the identified foreign workers can apply directly to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada for permanent residency under AIP. They may also receive a temporary work permit while awaiting permanent residency.

Step 1: Employer Designation

To become designated, your organization must:

Not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) or the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
Be in good standing and comply with employment standards and occupational health and safety legislation.
Not recruit or hire workers to establish a pool of candidates to be later transferred or contracted out to separate businesses for staffing purposes.
Have been in continuous, active operation under the same management for at least two years in one of the Atlantic provinces, or provide proof of continuous, active operation in another location with approval from the province where you’re applying for designation.
Collaborate with a New Brunswick settlement service provider organization to assist your candidates in obtaining settlement services.
Commit to taking onboarding training.
Commit to taking intercultural competency training unless exempted by the province. A New Brunswick workforce attraction officer will inform you if training is required during the intake conversation.

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Step 2: Employer Position Endorsement

To have a position endorsed, an employer must:

Receive Designation from New Brunswick.
Demonstrate that efforts to hire locally have been unsuccessful.
Provide a valid, full-time, non-seasonal job offer co-signed by the foreign worker.
Provide an individualized settlement plan through one of New Brunswick’s settlement service providers, co-signed by the foreign worker.
Complete mandatory onboarding training.
Complete intercultural competency training, unless exempted by the province.

Documents required at the endorsement application stage:

IMM0157E Job Offer Form.
Signed offer letter or contract.
Detailed job description.
Proof of recruitment efforts.
Evidence of the candidate’s previous work experience.
A valid language assessment (IELTS or CELPIP for English, TEF Canada or TCF Canada for French).
The Principal Applicant’s (and any accompanying family members’) Settlement Plan.
Signed copy of the Endorsement Application Form.
If the candidate is already in Canada, a copy of their legal status in the country (work permit, visitor permit, or study permit).
Copy of passport for the principal applicant and dependents.

Step 3: Foreign Worker Immigration Application

To apply for permanent residency, foreign workers must:

Obtain a valid endorsement certificate issued by New Brunswick.
If a work permit is required, secure a work permit referral letter from the Province.
Ensure employers supporting work permit applications register in the federal employer portal, submit the job offer, and pay a compliance fee.
Submit a complete application to IRCC, including detailed reference letters outlining main duties, a valid language assessment with qualifying scores, and proof of education accompanied by an Education Credential Assessment or Canadian equivalency.

Canada Immigration Programs

CANADA AIP (atlantic immigration program)

Eligibility Criteria

Step 1: Employer Designation

To become designated, your organization must:

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+91 9400406955

[email protected]

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Step 2: Employer Position Endorsement

To have a position endorsed, an employer must:

Documents required at the endorsement application stage:

Step 3: Foreign Worker Immigration Application

To apply for permanent residency, foreign workers must:

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