The Atlantic Immigration Program is a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and international graduates who want to work and live in 1 of Canada’s 4 Atlantic provinces.


The program helps employers hire qualified candidates for jobs they haven’t been able to fill locally.

To get hired in Atlantic Canada
You must receive a job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada to participate in the program.
You must be either

  • a recent graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada, or
  • a skilled worker

You can be living abroad or in Canada as a temporary resident.

For more information visit Immigration and Citizenship Canada