Atlantic Immigration Intermediate Skilled Program
Canada
Last updated: December 22, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$950-$1,525
37 months
Medium
About this Visa
The Atlantic Immigration Program helps mid-level workers move to Canada permanently. You work in one of Canada's four Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island). Your employer sponsors you, and you become a permanent resident right away—not a temporary worker. This program is special because it doesn't use a points system like other Canadian programs. You don't need perfect English or years of Canadian work experience. If an Atlantic employer wants to hire you, you can apply.
Key Benefits
- Work legally for sponsor employer immediately
- Spouse can work for any Canadian employer
- Children get free public school K-12
- Access to provincial healthcare
- Spouse and children get permanent residency at same time
- Eligible for Canadian citizenship after 3 years of residence
- Can change jobs freely after 3 years in Canada
- Can sponsor parents and other relatives once settled
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have job offer from designated Atlantic employer for permanent, full-time job (30+ hours/week)
- Minimum 1 year paid work experience in same type of job (within past 5 years)
- High school diploma or equivalent, or higher education if required by job
- English/French CLB Level 4 or NCLC Level 4 (score 4+ in all four areas: speaking, listening, reading, writing)
- No serious criminal record or involvement in organized crime
- Must pass medical exam (no untreated communicable diseases)
- Honest application with no lies or fake documents
- Show proof of funds for yourself and family
- Show intent to live and work in your Atlantic province
- No age restrictions but must be able to work
Financial Requirement
Show enough money to support yourself and family: 1 person $3,815 CAD, 2 people $4,750 CAD, 3 people $5,840 CAD, 4 people $7,090 CAD, 5 people $8,042 CAD, 6 people $9,070 CAD, 7 people $10,098 CAD, each additional +$1,028 CAD (as of July 2025). Exception: not required if already working in Canada on valid work permit.
Documents
- PassportAll pages
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- National ID cardIf you have one
- Recent photo4x5 cm
- Job offer letterFrom designated Atlantic employer
- Employment lettersFrom past employers
- Pay stubsProof of income
- Tax returnsTax record or Notice of Assessment
- Education diploma/degreeFrom all institutions attended
- Credential assessmentIf education from outside Canada, showing equivalence to Canadian diploma
- Language test resultsIELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, etc. showing CLB Level 4 or higher
- Medical examFrom IRCC-approved doctor
- Police certificateFrom every country lived in 6+ months
- Bank statementsProof of funds
- Marriage certificateIf married
- Provincial endorsement letterFrom Atlantic province
- Completed application formsAll forms signed and dated
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.