Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
Skilled Workers
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Atlantic High Skilled Program
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Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
Work Experience
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At least one year (1,560 hours total or 30 hours per week) within the last 3 years
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In one occupation (but can be with different employers)
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Paid (volunteering or unpaid internships do not count)
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High-skilled worker: NOC skill type/level 0, A, or B
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Intermediate-skilled worker: NOC skill level C
Education
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Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree, OR
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a foreign degree, diploma, certificate, or trade or apprenticeship education credential: need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report
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ECA must be less than 5 years old when apply
International student graduates
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Atlantic International Graduate Program
Work Experience
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No need any work experience
Education
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A minimum 2 year degree, diploma, certificate or trade or apprenticeship credential from a recognized publicly-funded institution in an Atlantic province
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Been a full-time student in Canada for at least 2 years
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Graduated in the last 12 months when you apply
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Lived in one of the Atlantic provinces for at least 16 months in the last 2 years before you graduated
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Had the visa or permit need to work, study or train in Canada
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Cannot be: English or French second language courses for more than half of the program, or distance learning undertaken for more than half the length of the program
Job Offer
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From a designated employer in an Atlantic province (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island)
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Full-time
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Non-seasonal
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Reviewed by the province
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High-skilled workers: Skill type/level 0, A, or B / last at least one year
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Intermediate-skilled workers: Skill type/level 0, A, B or C / be indeterminate (permanent)
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International graduates: Skill type/level 0, A, B or C / last at least one year
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No need LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) for the employer
Language
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At least a level four (4) in the Canadian Language Benchmarks in English or in French, and
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Take an approved language test : speaking, listening, reading and writing
Proof of funds
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Need to show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you immigrate