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The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is a federal economic immigration program. It provides a fast-tracked permanent residency to skilled foreign workers and international students who wish to work & live permanently in one of the four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador. It is an employer-driven program that helps designated employers fill labor shortages by supporting foreign nationals in their permanent residency applications. Introduced in 2017 as a three-year pilot, AIPP was first extended till December 2021. The Government of Canada has announced it as a permanent Atlantic immigration program as of Jan 2022. To qualify under AIPP, the applicant must have a job offer from a designated employer.

 

Let our immigration consultants help you to find the most appropriate program for you and your family.

 

How we will help you:

Eligibility assessment under the program

Assessing admissibility under IRPA and IRPR

Assistance to employers to be designated

Individualized documents checklist

Complete your application forms for both AIP & PR application

Submitting your application through the Canadian Government's Authorized Representatives Portal

Representing you in all communication with Provincial Immigration Authorities and Immigration Canada

Five frequently asked questions:

  • How long does it take to process my application under the Start-up Visa?

    The processing time of an application under the Start-up Visa program varies based on each province, your country of residence at the time of application, the volume of applications received, and whether the application is complete. Usually, it may take anywhere between 12-16 months.

  • Is there any limit for no. of owners for a qualifying business?

    Under the qualifying business, up to 5 people can apply as owners.

  • Do I need to pass any language test for the Start-up Visa Program?

    Currently, you must meet the minimum level of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in either English or French in all four areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.

  • What is an essential person under the Start-up Visa Program?

    According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), an essential person is critical to the business and will be specifically identified as essential by the designated organization on the commitment certificate and letter of support.

  • I live in Quebec. Can I apply under the Federal Start-up Visa Program?

    The province of Quebec has a separate business immigration program. If you plan to settle in Quebec permanently, you should apply with the Quebec government as per their selection criteria.

Do I qualify for the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)? Find out by booking an appointment with us!

We will assess your profile to identify the most suitable program for you and create your action plan!

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Step1

Profile Assessment

Step2

Program Selection

Step3

Individualized Plan