Pilot Programs and Quebec

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Pilot Programs and Quebec

Current Status Program:

Program Overview:

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot helps foreign skilled workers and international graduates become permanent residents if they meet the eligibility criteria. Applicants must plan to work and live in one of Canada’s 4 Atlantic Provinces i.e New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island. Designated employers must hire applicants in the Atlantic Provinces. There are three programs under the Atlantic Immigration pilot that employers can hire from; Atlantic International Graduate Program, Atlantic High-Skilled Program, Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program.

Key Highlights About the Program
  • To meet the Atlantic provinces’ labor needs, the Atlantic Immigration Pilot was designed to attract and retain skilled foreign immigrants and international graduates. The goal is to ensure the long-term retention and integration of newcomers in Atlantic Canada to help drive economic growth.
  • The Atlantic Immigration Pilot was launched in March 2017 and has recorded tremendous success since its inception.
  • More than 3,729 job offers were made to skilled foreign nationals or international graduates by designated employers in the Atlantic region in 2019. Over 2,535 applications have been approved for permanent residents in Atlantic Canada.
  • The Atlantic Immigration Pilot was Initially launched as a three-year pilot; however, due to the giant stride record, it was extended by two years to December 2021. 
Program Eligibility Requirements
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Program Specific Data Analysis

The table below compares the requirements under each of the 3 pilot programs i.e, Atlantic International Graduate Program, Atlantic High-Skilled Program, Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program.

 

Atlantic International Graduate Program

Atlantic High-Skilled Program

Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program

Have obtained a degree, diploma or other credentials from a publicly funded institution in an Atlantic province

 

Work Experience in management, professional or technical/skilled job for at least a year

 

Work Experience in a job that requires a high school education and/or job-specific training for at least a year

 

Lived in an Atlantic province for at least 16 months in the 2 years before getting your degree, diploma or credential

 

The educational equivalent of at least a Canadian high school diploma

 

The educational equivalent of at least a Canadian high school diploma

Language proficiency in English or French

 

Language proficiency in English or French

 

Language proficiency in English or French

Proof of funds

 

Proof of funds

Proof of funds

Work experience not required

 

 

Data Source: Canada – Admissions of Permanent Residents by Province/Territory of Intended Destination and Immigration Category, January 2015 – October 2020 PR-ImmCat IRCC Open Data

Key Candidates for the Program
  • High-skilled workers
  • Intermediate-skilled workers
  • International graduates
Documents Checklist

FORMS REQUIRED

  • Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008)
  • Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP)
  • Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)
  • Economic Class – Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (IMM 5501)
  • Additional Family Information [IMM 5406)
  • Supplementary Information – Your travels (IMM 5562)
  • Separation Declaration for Minors Travelling to Canada (IMM 5604)
  • Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union (IMM 5409)
  • Use of a Representative (IMM 5476)
  • Document Checklist (IMM 5457) – Atlantic High-Skilled Program
  • Document Checklist (IMM 5498) – Atlantic International Graduate Program
  • Document Checklist (IMM 5467) – Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program
  • Offer of Employment to a Foreign National – Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project (IMM 5650)
Essential Documents Required
  • Travel documents and passport.
  • Language test result
  • Credential evaluation report or certificate
  • Proof of relevant work experience (if applicable)
  • Offer of Employment to a Foreign National
  • Settlement plan
  • Certificate of endorsement from an Atlantic province
  • Proof of funds
  • Proof of status in Canada ( If applying from inside Canada)
  • Identity document and civil documents i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate, national identity card, etc.
  • Photos: Include 2 passport photos. The photo must be taken within the last six months of applying. Write the name and date of birth at the back of the photos. Check photo specification
  • Police Certificate: Applicants must obtain and submit Police certificates for each country they have lived in for more than six months since 18 years of age.
  • Medical Examination: You must be medically admissible to Canada. A panel physician will conduct a medical examination and issue a Medical Report form after completing the medical examination. Follow this link to view the list of panel physicians for each country. Panel Physicians (cic.gc.ca).
Step by Step Process
HOW TO APPLY

Certain steps must be completed before you apply. These are listed below:

See the list of designated employers participating in the Atlantic Immigration Pilot by checking the provincial websites:


The job offer must be listed as Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A, B or C in the National Occupation Classification.

  • Meet the language requirement:

English and French are the official languages in Canada. Applicants for the program are required to take a language test to prove their language skills. Get minimum Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in English or NLCL 4 in French in speaking and listening, reading, and writing. Language Test results are valid for 2 years.

 
Acceptable English language test:

  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). Note: Register for the CELPIP-General test.
  • International English Language Testing System ( IELTS). Book your test at British Council IELTS Online Application. Note: Register for the IELTS English General Training Test.

   
Acceptable French Language Test:

  • Test d’evaluation de français (TEF)
  • Test de connaissance du français (TCF)

   Link to Language requirement.

  • Educational Credential Assessments (ECA) for immigration purposes. This is done to verify that your education is valid and equivalent to a Canadian one. An ECA report will be issued after evaluating your transcripts and professional qualifications.


Different designated organizations can help evaluate your credentials.


List of designated organizations for
ECA:

  • World Education Services
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
  • International Credential Assessment Service of Canada.
  • Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
  • International Credential Services

  • Get a settlement plan.

Every applicant must get a settlement plan after they get a job offer from a designated employer. The purpose of the settlement plan is to help applicants and their family members adjust to their new home in the Atlantic Provinces. Learn more about how to get your settlement plan.

  • Get your Certificate of Endorsement

The Atlantic province must endorse your job offer after you have your settlement plan. You will get a Certificate of Endorsement if the province endorses your job offer. You must include your endorsement certificate with your permanent residence application.

  • Proof of Funds

Applicants must show that they have enough funds to support themselves and their family members in Canada, except they are already working in Canada under a valid work permit. The amount of money required is based on family size. The amounts are updated yearly. Use this link to view any update on proof of funds.

 

Number of Family Members

Minimum Funds Required

 

1

$3,240

2

$4,034

3

$4,959

4

$6,021

5

$6,829

6

$7,702

7 or more

$8,575

  • PAPER – Based application

To submit your permanent residence application under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, fill out your application forms completely on a computer, validate the forms, print out all the forms, including the barcode page, date, and sign the forms. Get the guide for the Atlantic High-Skilled Program or Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program or Atlantic International Graduate Program to guide you through your application’s filling process.

  • Pay your application fees. The estimated cost per Adult is $1,325 for a permanent resident application. Make payment for permanent resident application, print the receipt of payment, and attached it to your document. See the break down below:

 

Fees

Canadian dollar

Application Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)

1,325

Application without right of permanent residence fee

$825

Spouse or partner

Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500)

$1,325

Spouse or partner without right of permanent residence fee

$825

Include a dependant child

$225 (per child)

See the breakdown of the fee.

 

  • Biometrics:

Applicants may be required to give their biometrics for permanent residence applications. You must give your fingerprints and photos.  Visit this link to learn more about how to give your Biometrics. Estimated Cost – $85 Individual, $170 Family.

 

  • Processing Time:

The processing time for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot application is 6 months.

 

  • Apply for work permit ( optional)

Applicants who applied for permanent residence under the Atlantic Immigration Pilot may be eligible for a one-year work permit. The work permit allows the applicant to work while they wait on the decision on their permanent residence application. If the work permit is approved, it will be valid for 1 year and will only allow you to work for the employer who offered you the job for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot. Learn more about applying for a work permit.

Latest Program Updates

Several changes were made to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot in 2019. Some of the changes made includes allowing spouses of Applicants under the program to apply for work permits. Also, the pilot was extended for another 2 years to December 2021. International graduates have more time to apply, and more flexibility for hiring health-care professionals. To learn more about the changes to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot.

Historical Program Data

Data Source: Canada – Admissions of Permanent Residents by Province/Territory of Intended Destination and Immigration Category, January 2015 – October 2020 PR-ImmCat IRCC Open Data

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