Newcomer Connections

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) Applicants

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in the Atlantic provinces. We are authorized and ready to help applicants build their settlement plan, navigate the AIP system and continue with the AIP process.

Start your journey with AIP.

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates from a Canadian institution who want to work and live in the Atlantic provinces. The program helps employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

We’ve been serving newcomers for more than 30 years. We house the largest settlement team in the region, with more than 80 staff from around the globe. We are authorized and ready to help employers navigate the new AIP system and continue to grow our local population.

Skilled Workers (Pre-Arrival or within Canada) & International Student graduates

If you are a skilled worker or international graduate who wants to work and live in Atlantic Canada, for the AIP process, you will need the following:

Step 1: Get a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada

Step 2: Your potential employer helps you get ready to register for a settlement plan by providing you with the required eligibility forms:

  • a completed job offer (IMM0157E)
  • a confirmation of the Designation Letter

Step 3: Create an account to complete the client intake process.

Client Intake form

Step 4: Fill out the form below to start your process for the client intake process.

AIP Settlement Plan form

Step 5: Attend the meeting with our Settlement Counsellor. Make sure you bring the following documents to the meeting:

  • Passport
  • If you completed your education in Canada, bring your passing certificate/degree.
  • ECE or WES education assessment, if available.
  • Language Test scores (IELTS/TOEFL/CELPIP), if available.
  • If you are in Canada, you must bring all your valid and current immigration documents (Work Permit, Study permit and other immigration documents). If you are overseas, you don’t need to bring this document.

After the Settlement Counsellor gives you a completed settlement plan, which you share with your potential employer, you and your potential employer proceed to the endorsement stage.

Following the meeting with your Settlement Counsellor, you will be able to attend the following Newcomer Connections services:

  • A needs assessment and a settlement plan
  • Post-arrival, re-assessment services
  • Information & Orientation Sessions
  • Employment Language Training courses
  • Pre-employment services for spouses and dependents over 18
  • Youth Programs for youth between the ages of 12-19
  • Community integration services
Are you an employer?

We can provide you with more information about the Atlantic Immigration Program to help you support more newcomers at your workplace and guide you to start your Designation Process.

Learn more

AIP Settlement Plan form

Do you already have a job offer from a designated employer and are eligible to apply for your PR through the Atlantic Immigration Program? Fill out the application below and start your settlement plan process.

Employer Information

If you need additional support in filling out the form, reach out to us at aip@saintjohny.ca.

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