The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal immigration program that helps employers recruit skilled international workers and international graduates to meet labour needs. The permanent program retains the features that made the pilot program (in place from 2017 to 2021) a success, including: a focus on employers, enhanced settlement support and a collaborative approach across the four Atlantic Provinces.
Newfoundland and Labrador is working closely with the other Atlantic Provinces and the Government of Canada to ensure the successful development and delivery of the AIP
The AIP strengthens Newfoundland and Labrador’s ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce by using an innovative approach to immigrant selection. This approach involves closer coordination between governments, employers, communities, and settlement agencies to improve the retention of immigrants.
Under the agreement, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador can designate employers to participate in the AIP, and endorse eligible applicants who have a job offer from a designated employer. Once designated, employers are more easily able to secure qualified immigrants from around the globe.
More information on the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Immigration Agreement is available online.
Atlantic Immigration Program Forms and Application Guides
Hiring international workers through the Atlantic Immigration Program is a three-step process. The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism encourages interested employers to read the Designation Guidelines and the Endorsement Guidelines prior to completing the designation application, to ensure the program fits employers’ needs.
STEP 1: DESIGNATION
- Designation Checklist
- Designation Application Form
- Required Recruitment Activities
- Use of Representative Form
STEP 2: ENDORSEMENT
- Endorsement Application Form
- Endorsement Checklist
- Offer of Employment to Foreign National – IMM0157
- Commitment Form – IMM0156
- Required Recruitment Activities
- Use of Representative Form
STEP 3: INTERNATIONAL WORKER IMMIGRATION APPLICATION
To apply for permanent residency foreign workers must:
- Have a valid endorsement certificate issued by the province
- International workers who require a work permit must have a work permit referral letter issued by the Province
Employers supporting work permit applications must register in the federal employer portal, submit the job offer and pay a compliance fee
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- The Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism holds live information sessions for employers on how temporary foreign workers in Canada, internationally trained workers abroad and international graduates who intend to work and live in Newfoundland and Labrador can become permanent residents of Canada. Presentations are followed by a question and answer session. For more information, please email immigration@gov.nl.ca.
If you have further questions, please contact our office:
Newfoundland and Labrador-Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism
Confederation Building, West Block
P.O. Box 8700, St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6
Telephone: 1-709-729-6607
Email: immigration@gov.nl.ca