Atlantic International Post Graduate Program(AIGP)

The Atlantic International Graduate Program (AIGP) is a part of the Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP). It is a unique immigration option for international graduates of eligible educational institutions in Atlantic Canada.

This program allows graduates to submit an application for permanent residence without first having to obtain work experience.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Atlantic International Post Graduate Program, you must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Education

This is one of the most crucial keys for the applicants to AIGP. The applicants must demonstrate that they:

2. Settlement Funds

The applicants must show they have enough financial support for themselves and even their family members. Settlement funds cannot be borrowed from any other person.

3. The Job Offer

Applicants to the AIGP must demonstrate that they have a job offer that is:

4. Language skills

English or French must score a minimum of CLB level 4 which will be approved by Canada immigration authority – Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The candidate’s language skills will be measured by attending the test.

However, the following language tests are also approved for the AIGP:

5. Provincial Endorsement Letter

This is a compulsory letter which is issued by an Atlantic Province that proves the candidate is accepted by IRCC.

For this letter the submission of a copy version is required, the copy should be included with the permanent residence application. The letter is valid for 6 months only therefore, applicants must submit it before the letter gets expired.