Which provinces does the Atlantic Immigration Program cover, and does it lead to permanent residence?

The Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) is for skilled workers and international graduates who want to live and work in one of Canada's four Atlantic provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Unlike a temporary work permit, the AIP is an employer-driven route to permanent residence. After you receive a job offer from a designated employer and a provincial endorsement, you apply to IRCC for PR. You must also intend to live in the Atlantic province connected to your job offer.