Atlantic immigration pilot program new brunswick

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is a federal program that aims to attract and retain skilled workers in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, including New Brunswick. Here are some key details about the program:

Eligibility:

• The program is open to skilled workers who have a job offer in New Brunswick from an employer that is participating in the AIPP.
• The job offer must be in a National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill level 0, A, B, or C.
• The worker must have a minimum language proficiency of CLB 4 in English or French.
• The worker must have a minimum education level of high school diploma or equivalent.

Streams:

• The AIPP has three streams:
  • International Skilled Worker Stream: for workers who have a job offer in a NOC skill level 0, A, B, or C.
  • International Graduate Stream: for international graduates who have a job offer in a NOC skill level 0, A, B, or C.
  • Atlantic International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: for international graduates who have started a business in New Brunswick and want to continue to operate it.

Benefits:

• The AIPP offers a faster and more streamlined process for workers to obtain a work permit and permanent residency in Canada.
• The program also provides a pathway to permanent residency for workers who meet the program's requirements.
• The program is designed to help address labor shortages in New Brunswick and other Atlantic provinces.

Employer Requirements:

• Employers must be participating in the AIPP and have a job offer that meets the program's requirements.
• Employers must demonstrate that they have made reasonable efforts to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the job.
• Employers must also demonstrate that they have the necessary resources and infrastructure to support the worker.

Worker Requirements:

• Workers must have a job offer that meets the program's requirements.
• Workers must have the necessary language proficiency and education level.
• Workers must also demonstrate that they have the necessary skills and experience for the job.

Application Process:

• Employers must submit an application to the AIPP and receive approval before hiring a worker.
• Workers must submit an application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and receive approval before entering Canada.
• Once approved, workers can enter Canada and begin working for their employer.

Timeline:

• The AIPP is a pilot program that is scheduled to run until March 2024.
• The program is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

Contact Information:

• For more information about the AIPP, employers can contact the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
• For more information about the AIPP, workers can contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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