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.

Use the Immigration Accelerator to:

• Submit and manage AIP Designation applications
• Invite employees to submit an Expression of Interest for consideration as a potential Endorsee
• Submit and manage AIP Endorsement applications

Please be advised that the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism will move exclusively to online AIP applications, as of May 17, 2023.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism at AIP@gov.nl.ca or call 709-729-6607.

STEP 1: DESIGNATION

• Designation Checklist
• Required Recruitment Activities
• Use of Representative Form

STEP 2: ENDORSEMENT

• Endorsement Checklist
• Employee Declaration Form
• 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.

 

VENICE PIZZERIA: ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION PROGRAM SUCCESS STORY

• See how Tony Bliznakov, the owner of St. John’s famous Venice Pizzeria, successfully used the Atlantic Immigration Program to staff his business. It was a win-win for his Pizzeria and his newcomer staff, and it was easier than he thought it would be. Venice Pizzeria: Atlantic Immigration Program Success Story

 

If you have further questions, please contact our office:

Newfoundland and Labrador-Atlantic Immigration Program
Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development

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: aip@gov.nl.ca