The Atlantic Immigration Program connects eligible workers and certain graduates with designated employers in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador. A qualifying job offer is central, alongside the applicant’s requirements and the province’s endorsement process. Start by checking the actual employer and position, then plan the settlement and application steps. A company’s designated status does not mean every vacancy or every candidate qualifies.
What to plan
- Verify the employer’s designation and job offer.
- Check work experience, education and language requirements.
- Plan settlement assessment and provincial endorsement.
- Review a possible temporary work permit separately.
The process, step by step.
This is the typical sequence to discuss when agreeing your service. The exact requirements depend on your circumstances and current instructions.
Verify the employer and offer
Confirm designation in the Atlantic province and check that the actual position meets the program’s job offer requirements.
Check candidate and settlement requirements
Review language, education and work or graduate eligibility, then obtain the settlement assessment and plan required for the process.
Complete provincial endorsement
Coordinate the employer and provincial endorsement steps using the current provincial instructions, capacity limits and required candidate evidence.
Apply for permanent residence
Use the endorsement and supporting records for the federal application; assess any optional temporary work permit as a separate request.
Prepare to settle in the province
If approved, follow confirmation or arrival instructions and use the settlement plan to organize accommodation, work and local services.
What to prepare
These are starting points for a discussion. The official checklist and your circumstances determine the documents required for an application.
- Qualifying employment offer and employer designation evidence
- Language results and education assessment where required
- Work history or qualifying Atlantic graduation records
- Settlement plan and provincial endorsement documents
Your questions, answered.
No. The employer must be designated and the offer must meet the program’s conditions, along with your individual eligibility.
An optional work permit may be available if you meet its separate requirements, including the relevant provincial referral.
Check the official guidance
Research checked 13 October 2026. Program rules, intake, fees, and processing times can change. Use the current official instructions before making a decision.