This is an employer-driven program that facilitates offshore or temporarily residing skilled workers to fill in the available positions. It has become one of the negotiable options for aspirants seeking Canadian immigration. The regional agenda is to flourish the community with skilled population, consorting innovation and development in trade and commerce.

The primary applicants must hold job offer from a designated employer inclusive settlement plan for themselves and family. In case of an immediate joining at the offered position, temporary work permit can be applied to get an access to the country.

This program avails two migration programs:

• Atlantic High Skilled Program (AHSP)
• Atlantic Intermediate Skilled Program (AISP)
• Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP)

Aspects like the work experience, education and required job offer will certainly rely upon the type of program applied, however other requisites remain almost the same.

Alternatively, the Atlantic provinces are active in immigration, primarily through the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), aligned with Express Entry system.

At present, the Atlantic PNP options include:

• Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
• New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP)
• Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP)
• Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)