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Atlantic interNATIONAL GRADUATE Program (AIGP)

The Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP) originated as a new Canadian immigration venture in 2017 under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP).

It allows students, graduated from Atlantic Canadian institutions, to apply for PR without obtaining the work experience.

Eligible foreign workers under this program, having a job offer from an employer in Atlantic Canada, can apply for the PR. IRCC aims to verify and approve a minimum of 80 percent of the application within six months from the date of application.

ATLANTIC CANADA

Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland and Labrador

Job Offer
Proof of Funds
Work Experience
Language Ability
Education in Atlantic Canada

Not in alignment with Express Entry system
Work experience is not required, although it is an employer-driven program
No points are required
First-come, first-served basis
Applicants may need to obtain a work permit before permanent residence.

The Job Offer

It must be demonstrated by the applicants that their job offer is-

from a designated employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces
for full-time employment (indeterminate), and is not seasonal
for a skilled occupation (skill type 0, A or, B of the National Occupational Classification [NOC])
Supported by a certificate of endorsement from the province indicating the genuineness of the job offer and all the formalities, including the settlement plan of the candidate, has been assessed.

Settlement funds

Below is the minimum required settlement funds for different family sizes. The funds must be demonstrated as their own by the candidate if they are not working in Canada under a valid work permit. The funds should not be borrowed.

Number of family members (including those supported by the applicant, even if they are not included on the application)

Funds required

Language Ability

The candidates in the following language tests must prove their fluency at the basic level in either French or English. A minimum of CLB 4 is required to be eligible for this program. However, it is just an eligibility requirement and does not provide any incentive to the candidate. These tests must be taken within 2 years before applying.

General Test Only
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)
Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF Canada)
TEF (Test D’évaluation de Français)

Language Ability

Applicants must demonstrate either of the following conditions:

obtained a degree, diploma, certificate or trade or apprenticeship credential after completing a post-secondary study program from a recognized publicly-funded institution in Atlantic Canada, and the course is of at least two years
the educational credential must have been received within 2 years before the date of application, as stated by IRCC
has been enrolled as a full-time student in Canada for at least two years
lived in either Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador for at least 16 months within the 24-month period before the grant of their credential
had legal temporary resident status throughout their stay in Canada and had authorization for any work, study or training while residing in Canada

Provincial Endorsement

An endorsement letter is issued by the Atlantic province to certify the selected candidates. Applicants who have been endorsed need to submit a copy of the endorsement letter with their application to IRCC for permanent residence (PR). These endorsement letters are valid for six months from the date of issuance, and no extensions are granted to candidates under pilot programs.