Atlantic High Skilled Program

For at least one year from the date permanent residence is granted.

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    ATLANTIC HIGH SKILLED PROGRAM

    Program Update: The AHSP Is Closed

    “Atlantic High-Skilled Program (AHSP) was officially closed on December 31, 2021”

    The Atlantic Immigration Pilot, including its High-Skilled stream, was replaced by the permanent Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) on January 1, 2022. The information below is kept for reference only. If you are planning to move to Atlantic Canada, the AIP may be an option, depending on your job offer, work experience, and other eligibility factors. Explore the Atlantic Immigration Program.

    The Atlantic High-Skilled Program requires the following:

    • At least one year of work experience (for a total of at least 1,560 hours) in occupation at skill level 0, A or B within the last three years.
    • Job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada that is:
      • Full-time (at least 30 hours per week).
      • For at least one year from the date permanent residence is granted.
      • Under skill type/level 0, A, or B.
      • Supported by a provincial certificate of endorsement from the province that indicates that the job offer is genuine and that a needs assessment has been completed and a settlement plan is in place for the applicant and each member of the family.
    • Education Requirements:
    • A Canadian secondary (high school) or post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree.
      OR
      A foreign secondary or post- secondary certificate, diploma or degree with an educational credential assessment (ECA) report from an IRCC approved agency which shows that the foreign education credential is equal to Canadian educational standards.
    •    The ECA must be less than five years old on the date of application.