Canada is one country that many aspire to immigrate to; the reasons being, it is a developed country, it is fairly easy to immigrate to, it has many opportunities for study and work, most of their university courses are globally recognized, it has a high quality of life and much more to offer. Immigration service providers like Novel Canada Immigration offer consultancy for various types of immigration and temporary visa options. Canada is the land of opportunities for international students and skilled workers seeking to build their careers in the country with the help of a program specifically designed for them called AIPP.
What is AIPP?
AIPP: Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program
It is an employer-driven immigration program.
Who is AIPP for?
- Skilled Workers
- International Students
This program allows employers from 4 Atlantic Provinces to be able to hire skilled workers who are seeking to immigrate to Atlantic Canada from foreign countries. Atlantic Immigration Pilot also allows them to hire international students who are looking to stay back and work in the country after they have graduated. The 4 Atlantic Provinces being Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What programs does AIPP run?
Atlantic International Graduate Program: For candidates with a degree, diploma, etc. from a public institution in the Atlantic Provinces.
Atlantic High-Skilled Program: For candidates with technical/skilled (with a diploma or apprentice training), professional (with a university degree), and management experience.
Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program: For candidates with technical/skilled (with a diploma or apprentice training), professional (with a university degree), and management experience or intermediate (with high school and/or job-specific training).
Why Should I choose AIPP?
There are many benefits to choosing AIPP, especially for international students as working in a developed country right after graduation will add value to their careers. Following are a few reasons to choose the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program:
- The applicants are processed in 6 months or less, making the processing timeless and convenient for job seekers so that they can make their decision soon.
- There is no point system.
- The employers have to meet the requirements to become designated, there is no need for them to get a Labour Market Impact Assessment.
- With the minimum education requirement being high school, the language requirement is less with just a CLB 4.
- The selected applicants and their families are helped with settlements like housing, language, integration into the community & workplace, etc. (in partnership with a settlement service provider)
- Settlement funds in Atlantic Immigration Pilot are lower than the federal program funds.
- A work permit can be applied when the PR application is still processing.
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