The Atlantic Immigration Program and want to understand how it works for both employers and international candidates. Here’s a summary to clarify:

For Employers in Atlantic Canada:

1. 1. Become a Designated Employer:
   • Requirement: You must be designated by the provincial government of the Atlantic province where you plan to hire.
   • Application: Each province (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) has its own application process.
   • Cost: There is no cost associated with becoming a designated employer. Applications can be found on each province’s official website.
2. 2. Hire a Qualified International Candidate:
   • Once designated, you can offer jobs to qualified international candidates.
   • These candidates can be located abroad or in Canada as temporary residents.

For International Graduates and Skilled Workers:

1. 1. Get a Job Offer:
   • You need a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada to be eligible for the program.
   • Eligibility: You must either be a recent graduate from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada or a skilled worker.
2. 2. Apply to Work While You Wait:
   • To work in Canada while waiting for your permanent residence application to process, you must:
     • Have a job offer from a designated employer.
     • Obtain a referral letter from the Atlantic province where you’ll be working.

Summay:

• Employers: Apply to become a designated employer in your province.
• Candidates: Secure a job offer from a designated employer and ensure you meet the program’s requirements.

For more detailed guidance and to start the application process, check the specific provincial websites where you plan to work or hire.

Step by Step guide for AIP Candidates:

Endorsement

1. A designated AIP employer offers you a job.
2. You will be connected with settlement services to get a settlement plan.
3. Send your settlement plan to your designated employer, they will send an application for endorsement to the department.
4. You will receive a provincial endorsement certificate.
5. You may receive a work permit support letter (if a work permit is required).

Immigration Application

1. Submit your permanent residence (PR) application, endorsement certificate, and other documents to IRCC.
2. IRCC reviews and processes your PR application.
3. Apply for a work permit while your permanent resident application is being processed (if required).
4. If approved, you can travel to Atlantic Canada to live and work.
5. Get support from your employer and a settlement service provider, as needed.