Employment Programs - Atlantic Immigration Program

AKA: AIP
Provided by: Immigrant and Refugee Services Association Prince Edward Island - AKA: IRSA; IRSAPEI; PEIANC (former name); PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada (former name) ; Immigrant & Refugee Services Association

Service Description

Provides a path way to permanent residence for skilled workers and international graduates from a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada (PEI, NS, NB, NF) who are willing to work and live in one of the four provinces.

AIP aims to help Canadian employers to hire qualified workers for jobs cannot be filled with the existing local workforce.

Information

Eligibility:
Applicants may be living abroad or already in Canada as a temporary resident. To be eligible applicants must:

Be registered IRSA clients
-Have qualifying work experience (except international graduates of recognized post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada)
-Meet or exceed the educational requirements
-Meet or exceed the language requirements
-Show that they have enough money to support themselves and their family when they get to Canada (unless already living and working in Canada with a valid working permit as a temporary resident)
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Individuals who are not registered clients can book an appointment with an Intake Worker to become clients for free * Existing clients can drop-in, call or contact through website to make an appointment
Documents Required:
Completed IRSA Client Registration Form
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island * New Brunswick * Newfoundland and Labrador * Nova Scotia

Service Locations & Contact Info