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.

 

If you have further questions, please contact our office:

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

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