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🇨🇦 Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Employer-driven PR route for Atlantic Canada

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP, formerly AIPP) is a permanent, employer-driven pathway to PR in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador. It was made permanent in 2022 and is one of the fastest PR programs in Canada — often processing in under 6 months from complete application.

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Canada — Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP)

Timeline

6-9 months from full application to COPR — one of Canada's fastest PR routes.

Investment

Professional fees ₹95,000 onwards…

Success rate

94% approvals

Families filed

12,000+ since 2016

Chapter 01

How AIP works

AIP is different from Express Entry and PNP in one crucial way — it starts with a job offer from a designated employer, not with your profile. Designated employers in Atlantic Canada actively recruit for AIP because it lets them fill roles that domestic recruitment cannot fill.

Once the designated employer issues you a genuine job offer and endorses your endorsement letter with the province, you file a permanent residence application to IRCC. Because the program is community-integration focused, you also complete a settlement plan with a designated settlement service provider.

Chapter 02

Which occupations are in demand in Atlantic Canada

Healthcare (nurses, PSWs, medical technologists), long-haul truck driving, food processing, hospitality, construction trades, IT support and early-childhood educators are the top AIP-friendly occupations for 2026.

Eligibility scorecard

Do you qualify for AIP / AIPP?

Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.

  • Genuine full-time job offer from a designated Atlantic Canada employer
  • Work experience of 1,560 hours in the last 5 years (waived for international graduates from the region)
  • CLB 5 for TEER 0/1/2/3 and CLB 4 for TEER 4
  • Canadian high school equivalent (ECA required)
  • Sufficient settlement funds and intent to settle in Atlantic Canada

Total timeline

6-9 months from full application to COPR — one of Canada's fastest PR routes.

Investment

Professional fees ₹95,000 onwards. Government fees identical to Express Entry filings.

Mark Consultant advantage

Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate

IRCC / Provincial Nominee Programs · Reviewed for 2026 draws

Is your occupation on the Canada shortage list?

AIP / AIPP selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Express Entry category-based selection & PNP in-demand occupations with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.

View in-demand occupations

The process

How we file your AIP / AIPP

A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.

  1. 01

    Step 1 of 6

    Employer connection

    We help profile-match with designated Atlantic Canadian employers and prepare a Canada-ready CV.

  2. 02

    Step 2 of 6

    Job offer + endorsement

    Employer completes an Offer of Employment form and files endorsement with the province.

  3. 03

    Step 3 of 6

    Settlement plan

    You complete a settlement plan with a designated service provider — mandatory.

  4. 04

    Step 4 of 6

    PR application to IRCC

    Full permanent residence application filed with endorsement.

  5. 05

    Step 5 of 6

    Work permit (optional)

    Employer-specific work permit while PR is in processing so you can land quickly.

  6. 06

    Step 6 of 6

    Landing

    Land in Atlantic Canada and complete settlement steps with your service provider.

Document checklist

Everything you'll need to file

Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.

17 documents · fully managed
  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
  • Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
  • Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
  • Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
  • Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
  • Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
  • Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
  • Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
  • English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
  • Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
  • Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
  • Birth certificates of dependent children
  • Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
  • Endorsement letter from the province
  • Job offer letter and Offer of Employment (Form IMM 5650)
  • Settlement plan from a designated service provider
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FAQs

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) — Common questions

Can I apply for AIP without a job offer?

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No. AIP is entirely employer-driven — the job offer from a designated employer is the entry criterion.

Which is the best province under AIP?

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Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have the largest lists of designated employers and the most active AIP recruitment.

Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?

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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.

Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?

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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.

Can you guarantee a visa approval?

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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.

What documents do you review for a free assessment?

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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.

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Why 12,000+ clients trust us

  • ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
  • ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
  • ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
  • ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
  • ✓ Post-landing support in destination country

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