How to Apply for Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) 2024?

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a collective immigration initiative managed by the Canadian federal government in partnership with four Atlantic Provinces. This program enables employers in the Atlantic region to hire foreign individuals with the required skills and qualifications to fill job vacancies when suitable local candidates are not readily available. The following are the 4 Atlantic Provinces actively participating in the AIPP:

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

You can apply for Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) from overseas or being in Canada temporarily, provided you have a prior job offer from the Atlantic employer. This Pilot program provides you with the permanent resident status if you and your employer fulfil the requirements of the program. The PR status allows you to live and work in Canada on a permanent status. Hence, it is one of the easiest ways to immigrate to Canada’s Atlantic regions and obtain Permanent residency status. The AIPP has three main categories, and as an applicant, you need to choose any one of them which matches your profile the best. Here are three main categories of AIPP:

• Atlantic International Graduate Program
• Atlantic High-Skilled Program
• Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program

Eligibility Requirements for the AIPP

As mentioned above AIPP has three main categories, and every stream has its own set of requirements. Let’s first find out the eligibility requirements for the AIPP first category, i.e. 

• Eligibility requirements for Atlantic High-Skilled Program
• Minimum one-year experience working in management, professional or technical/skilled job
• Applicant needs to have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education
• Provide a language proficiency test in English or French to show you can communicate in these languages
• Show you can support yourself and your family when you come to Canada

• Eligibility requirements for Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
• Work experience in a job that requires a high school education and/or job-specific training for minimum one year have at least a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Provide a language proficiency test in English or French to show you can communicate in these languages
• Evidence that you can support yourself and your family when you land in Canada

Processing time of AIPP

The processing time of the application received for Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is 6 months. You also require providing your biometric details as per the new process (needed for most of the visa categories now). The mentioned processing time includes the time you need to give your biometrics.

What are the Fees Applicable for Applying in AIPP

The fees for applying in AIPP is starting at $1,365. However, it doesn’t include the charges applicable during the PR application process.

Here are the other applicable charges:

• Medical certificate fees, which you need to provide as part of a process
• IELTS Test Fee- The fees for English language Proficiency Test is approximately $300 to $400
• Police clearance certificate (PCC) fee per person

Documents required for Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP)

Here are the key documents required for Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP):

• Job offer letter from the Atlantic region
• Language Test Result showing your proficiency in English or French, such as IELTS for English
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
• Documents/reference letter showing your past work experience
• Proof of funds showing that you have enough money to support yourself and your family when you land in Canada
• Other basis documents required during the process

If you have a further query with regards to the above AIPP Program, you can drop an email to our Canada immigration and visa expert at email id-info@canadapravenue.com. Keep visiting this page for latest news, updates and rule changes.