Pilot Immigration Programs

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was instituted to welcome additional newcomers to the Atlantic Canada region, addressing the needs of local employers and communities. This employer-led initiative simplifies the process of hiring foreign workers, mandating that applicants possess a job offer from a designated employer and a personalized settlement plan for themselves and their family members upon their arrival in Canada.

Throughout its three-year duration, the pilot program empowers designated local employers to pinpoint candidates who align with their employment requirements and meet program criteria. Consequently, employers can extend job offers without undergoing the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process, as required in other programs.

The AIPP encompasses three distinct streams, tailored to cater to skilled workers and international student graduates. Each stream is accompanied by specific eligibility requirements, detailed in the chart below:

Pilot Program Requirements

Eligibility

• Minimum of one year of continuous work experience (equivalent to at least 1,560 hours) in the past three years.
• Genuine job offer from one of the participating communities.
• The job offer must be at the same skill level, either one level above or one level below the NOC category that applies to the work experience.

Meet the minimum language requirement based on the NOC category of the job offer:

• NOC 0 and A: CLB 6
• NOC B: CLB 5
• NOC C and D: CLB 4
• Possess either a Canadian high school diploma or an educational credential assessment report demonstrating equivalence to a Canadian secondary school education.
• Sufficient settlement funds.
• Intention to reside in the community.

For a community to be eligible to participate in the pilot program, it must meet the following criteria:

• Have a population of 50,000 people or less and be located at least 75 km from the core of a Census Metropolitan Area, or have up to 200,000 people and be considered remote from other larger cities.
• Be situated in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, or Yukon.
• Offer job opportunities.
• Possess an economic development plan.
• Have a local economic development organization capable of managing the pilot within the community.
• Demonstrate the capacity to integrate new immigrants into the community by having or developing:
• Relationships with local or regional immigrant-serving organizations.
• Access to education, housing, transportation, and healthcare.
• Opportunities for newcomers to connect within the community.

To be eligible for the Home Child Care or Home Support Worker Pilot Programs, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a valid job offer that is submitted using the Offer of Employment (IMM 5983).
• Is full-time, entailing at least 30 hours of paid work weekly.
• Is from a Canadian employer located outside of Quebec.
• Is not from an embassy, High Commission, or consulate.
• Demonstrates genuine need to hire the candidate.

In addition to the above, the offered job must align with the pilot program the candidate wishes to apply for.

Candidates applying under this pilot program must demonstrate minimum language proficiency, which is CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French for all four language skills.

Educationally, candidates must have completed a post-secondary education credential of at least one year in Canada. If candidates do not possess a Canadian education credential, they must have their foreign education credential assessed to demonstrate its equivalence to a completed Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year.

Candidates who already have 24 or more months of qualifying work experience in Canada within the last 36 months are eligible to apply for permanent residency immediately under the Home Child Care Provider or Home Support Worker Pilot Programs.

Requirements Skilled Workers Must Meet

Candidates must have completed post-secondary education credential at least one year in Canada. If candidates do not have a Canadian education credential, they must get their foreign education credential assessed to show that it is equal to a completed Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year.

• Minimum of one year of continuous work experience (equivalent to at least 1,560 hours) in the past three years.
• Genuine job offer from one of the participating communities.
• The job offer must be at the same skill level, either one level above or one level below the NOC category that applies to the work experience.
• Meet the minimum language requirement based on the NOC category of the job offer:NOC 0 and A: CLB 6
• NOC B: CLB 5
• NOC C and D: CLB 4
• Possess either a Canadian high school diploma or an educational credential assessment report demonstrating equivalence to a Canadian secondary school education.
• Sufficient settlement funds.
• Intention to reside in the community.

For a community to be eligible to participate in the pilot program, it must meet the following criteria:



• Have a population of 50,000 people or less and be located at least 75 km from the core of a Census Metropolitan Area, or have up to 200,000 people and be considered remote from other larger cities.
• Be situated in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, or Yukon.
• Offer job opportunities.
• Possess an economic development plan.
• Have a local economic development organization capable of managing the pilot within the community.
• Demonstrate the capacity to integrate new immigrants into the community by having or developing:Relationships with local or regional immigrant-serving organizations.
• Access to education, housing, transportation, and healthcare.
• Opportunities for newcomers to connect within the community.

Work Experience

The candidate's work experience must consist of a minimum of 24 months of full-time work within the last 36 months prior to applying. Depending on the pilot program the candidate is applying for, the work experience should align with one of the following NOC job categories:

• Home Child Care Provider (NOC 4411)
• Home Support Worker (NOC 4412)

To qualify, the work experience must meet the following criteria:



• It must pertain to only one of the specified jobs; a combination of both is not acceptable.
• The candidate must demonstrate that the job responsibilities align with the NOC job description, and they should have performed most of the primary duties.
• The 24 months of work experience should have been accrued within a 36-month period.
• The 24 months of work experience need not be continuous; it can be a cumulative total.
• The work must be full-time, entailing at least 30 hours of paid work weekly.
• Any work experience gained while being a full-time student is not considered in the calculation.

Language

Applicants aiming to participate in this Pilot Program must demonstrate proficiency in the minimum required language skills. This entails achieving a minimum of CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French across all four language competencies.

Education

Candidates must have completed post-secondary education credential at least one year in Canada. If candidates do not have a Canadian education credential, they must get their foreign education credential assessed to show that it is equal to a completed Canadian post-secondary education credential of at least one year.

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Criteria

Skilled workers aiming to qualify for this program should meet the following criteria:



• Accumulated at least one year of continuous work experience, equating to a minimum of 1,560 hours within the past three years.
• Secured a genuine job offer from one of the participating communities.
• The job offer should align with the same skill level, either one level above or one level below the National Occupational Classification (NOC) that pertains to the work experience.
• Met the prescribed language proficiency requirements based on the NOC category corresponding to the job offer:NOC 0 and A: CLB 6
• NOC B: CLB 5
• NOC C and D: CLB 4
• Possess a Canadian high school diploma or an educational credential assessment report indicating equivalency to a Canadian secondary school qualification.
• Maintain the necessary settlement funds.
• Demonstrate a genuine intention to establish residence in the community.

Community Participation Eligibility

For a community to be eligible to participate in the pilot program, it must satisfy specific criteria, including:

• Having a population of 50,000 people or less and being located at least 75 km away from the core of a Census Metropolitan Area, or having up to 200,000 people and being considered remote from other larger cities.
• Being located in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, or Yukon.
• Offering job opportunities within the community.
• Having a well-defined economic development plan.
• Having a local economic development organization capable of effectively managing the pilot within the community.
• Demonstrating the capacity to facilitate the settlement of new immigrants by establishing or strengthening relationships with local or regional immigrant-serving organizations, ensuring access to education, housing, transportation, and healthcare, and providing opportunities for newcomers to integrate and connect with the community.