The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a partnership between the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces:

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

Businesses is these provinces can offer jobs to eligible non-Canadians. With a job offer, you can apply for permanent residence in Canada through one of three programs:

• high-skilled workers
• intermediate-skilled workers
• international graduates

The job offer must be:

• from an employer in an Atlantic province (New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edward Island) that is designated by the province to take part in the Pilot. Make sure the business is designated before you accept the job offer.
• full-time (at least 30 paid hours per week)
• non-seasonal

High-skilled workers

• Skill type/level: 0, A, or B
• Duration: At least one year from the date you get permanent residence status

Intermediate-skilled workers

• Skill type/level: 0, A, B, or C
• Duration: Permanent

International graduates

• Skill type/level: 0, A, B, or C
• Duration: At least one year from the date you get permanent residence status