High Skilled Worker

Introduction:

Through Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, the federal government — together with the governments of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island — aim to welcome nearly 7,000 newcomers and their families to the Atlantic region of Eastern Canada in the next three years. International skilled workers may apply through Atlantic High-Skilled Program and Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program, while international students may apply through Atlantic International Graduate Program.

Atlantic High-Skilled Program Criteria:

1. Have an eligible job offer from a designated employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces. Please see below as the requirements for the job offer.
2. Have at least one-year full time work experience in NOC 0 A B occupation
3. Must complete high school
4. Have a minimum level of CLB 4 in official language
5. Have enough settlement fund according to number of dependents
6. Have an Endorsement Letter supported by the province

Below are the requirements for the job offer for Atlantic High-Skilled Program:

1. from a designated employer in one of the four Atlantic provinces
2. full-time employment for at least one year
3. non-seasonal
4. skill type NOC 0, A or, B
5. supported by a provincial certificate of endorsement