The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is a new feature in the Canadian immigration landscape for 2017.
Through this program, the federal government — together with the
governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador,
and Prince Edward Island — aim to welcome 2,000 newcomers and their
families to the Atlantic region of Eastern Canada in 2017. Much of this
region is sometimes referred to as 'the Maritimes'.
Background
In July, 2016, Canada's Minister of Immigration met with the
provincial premiers (heads of government) of the four Atlantic
provinces. Together, they worked to establish a new immigration pilot
program for the region. The federal and provincial government alike
recognize that these provinces need more newcomers who can establish
themselves in the labour market and local communities.The three-year
pilot program has been established to help address resource gaps that
sectors are facing, and to help businesses attract and retain global
talent. The program will also support population growth, help to develop
a skilled workforce, and increase employment rates in the region.The
pilot program forms part of an overall Atlantic Growth Strategy that
will focus on the following five priority areas:
- skilled workforce and immigration;
- innovation;
- clean growth and climate change;
- trade and investment; and
- infrastructure.
According to the targets announced in canada immigration plan, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program will facilitate the entry of 2,000 principal immigrants into Atlantic Canada in 2017.
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program: the next steps
All principal applicants arriving in Canada under the pilot
program will have a job offer from a designated employer and an
individualized settlement plan for themselves and their family.Starting
in early March, 2017, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
(IRCC) will begin accepting applications for permanent residence through
this program.
How the pilot program works
This is an employer-driven program, with significant involvement from employers in the provinces.
Once a designated employer finds a candidate
who meets their employment needs and the program criteria, that
employer will need to first offer them a job.
Employers do not need to go through the process of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) under this program.
Once the candidate has accepted the job, the
employer will connect the candidate with a designated settlement service
provider organization for a needs assessment and to develop a
settlement plan. Employers will also support the long-term integration
of the new immigrant and his or her family, if applicable, so they can
reach the goals of their settlement plan once they arrive in Canada.
Employers that need to fill a job vacancy
quickly will have access to a temporary work permit, so that the
candidate and his or her family can come to Canada as soon as possible.
In order to obtain this work permit, candidates will need:
- a valid job offer;
- a letter from the province; and
- a commitment to apply for permanent residence within 90 days of the temporary work permit application.
Employer designation
Employers that would like to hire skilled immigrants under the pilot program must apply to the province(s) in order to receive designation. Employers with locations in multiple provinces will require separate a designation for each province. Employers must meet certain requirements, including a commitment to support the newcomer and his or her family as they integrate into their new life in Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia employer designation requirements
New Brunswick employer designation requirements
Newfoundland employer designation requirements
Prince Edward Island employer designation requirements
Candidate requirements
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program has two programs for skilled workers:
Atlantic High-Skilled Program
Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program
and one program for international student graduates:
Atlantic International Graduate Program (graduates must have graduated from one of these institutions).
The work experience, education, and job offer required will depend on whether the individual is applying as a worker or as an international student graduate. The other requirements are the same for both.See the table below for a review of the requirements.
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