Atlantic Immigration Program
OpenFederal employer-driven PR pathway for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Not a PNP.
- Job offer from a designated employer in one of the 4 Atlantic provinces.
- For skilled foreign workers or recent graduates of a recognized Atlantic post-secondary institution.
- The federal index of 4 Aug 2026 still lists AIP under regional programs, not under paused or closed.
Source: IRCC: Atlantic Immigration Program · official page Apr 4, 2025 · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Landing still describes an open pathway when re-fetched 22 Aug 2026. Official date modified remains 4 Apr 2025.
Source: IRCC: Immigrate through the Atlantic Immigration Program · official page Jun 22, 2026 · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Status printed on the apply page: Open.
Source: IRCC: Live in Canada permanently · official page Aug 4, 2026 · checked Aug 21, 2026