Program delivery update – March 6, 2017

Launch of Three-year Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programs

Summary

Three new permanent residence pilot programs were launched through Ministerial Instructions on March 6, 2017 for workers who meet the requirements under one of the following programs:

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

Officers will assess the following eligibility requirements:

• provincial endorsement from one of the four Atlantic Provinces,
• education,
• language,
• work experience,
• job offer from a designated employer,
• settlement funds, and
• intent to reside in the endorsing province.

IRCC aims to process 80 percent of complete applications in six months or less.

New instructions

• Atlantic High-Skilled, Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled, and Atlantic International Graduate Programs
• Application process and who can apply
• Completeness check upon receipt
• Putting an application into process
• Assessing the application against selection criteria
• Ability to economically establish and intent to reside in the endorsing Atlantic province
• Other situations
• Admissibility and making a final decision
• Examination before granting permanent residence

Updated instructions

• Permanent resident program
• Permanent resident program: Economic classes
• Forms related to permanent residence