Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program

Atlantic Immigration Pilot - intermediate-skilled workers

AIPP through Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program enables eligible foreign workers with a job offer from an employer in Atlantic Canada to apply for Canadian permanent residence.


Eligibility Criteria


Work experience

You must have worked at least 1,560 hours In the last 3 years,. Following are the conditions for the  many hours you would have worked in 1 year if you worked 30 hours per week.

  • This work has to be at National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill type/level C.
  • Part-time and full-time jobs hours can be counted
  • The hours must be in one occupation, but they can be with different employers.
  • Paid Work. (Volunteering or unpaid internships don’t count).
  • Self-employed work hours don’t count.
  • Working hours can be inside or outside Canada.

 

Applicant’s who have work experience at National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level C.        NOC skill level C is a type of job that usually requires a secondary (high school) education and job-specific training, such as: industrial butchers, long-haul truck drivers, food and beverage servers.

Applicants can include work experience under skill level B obtained while as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse (NOC skill level A 3012), as a licensed practical nurse (NOC skill level B 3233), a nurse’s aide, orderly or patient services associate (NOC skill level C 3413), a home support worker (NOC skill level C 4412)


Education Requirements:

Applicant must have One of the following qualifications:

  • A Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree from a recognized institution.
  • A foreign degree, diploma or certificate, equal to a Canadian credential.

Applicant will need an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from a recognized organization to show his/her credential is valid and equal to a Canadian credential. If in case the applicant already has an ECA report, it should be less than 5 years old at the time of application for permanent resident


Language testing

Applicant must pass one of the approved language tests. The test shows that the applicant is able to communicate in English or French fluently to live and work in Canada.

If you have taken an approved test,

  • Applicant needs to have a CLB 4 (NCLC 4) or higher for all 4 abilities.

Proof of funds

  • Applicant must have enough monetary support for him/herself and their families when they come to Canada. The amount needed depends on the size of the family. The size of your family also includes anyone the applicant supports who isn’t immigrating with the applicant.
  • Applicant doesn’t need to show proof, if the applicant is already living and working in Canada with a valid work permit.

Job Offer Requirements

Applicant must have a job offer that meets the following requirements:

  • The job offer is made using the Offer of Employment to a Foreign National form.
  • The employer has been designated as an employer taking part in the AIP by the Atlantic province where you’ll be working. They must have a Confirmation of Designation from the province.
  • The job must be full-time for at least 1 year, at least 30 paid hours per week.
  • The job must be non-seasonal. 
  • The job is skill type/level 0, A, B or C under the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Applicant must meet employment requirements for the job they are offered. The job doesn’t need to be in the same NOC as other jobs you’ve had.