Atlantic Immigration Program — Intermediate-Skilled Worker
Province / region: Atlantic Canada (NB, NL, NS, PEI) · Program: Atlantic Immigration Program
At a glance
| Eligible occupations | TEER 4 occupations + specific TEER 5 (food service supervisors, etc.) |
|---|---|
| Minimum language | CLB 4 |
| Minimum education | Canadian secondary school or foreign equivalent with ECA |
| Work experience | 1 year in the past 5 years |
| Wage requirement | Atlantic prevailing wage for the NOC |
| Processing time | approximately 6 months end-to-end |
| Official source | www.canada.ca |
How VG Immigration prepares this application
- Free eligibility screen. Dimple Verma, RCIC-IRB #R708308 reviews your CV, language scores, and education to confirm you meet Intermediate-Skilled Worker thresholds.
- Document checklist. We prepare a personalised checklist (reference letters in IRCC format, ECA report, language test booking, proof of funds if required).
- Application drafting. Forms, submission letters, and the legal opinion supporting your eligibility under the Atlantic Immigration Program regulations.
- Submission & monitoring. We submit through the correct portal and monitor for additional document requests until final decision.
Common reasons applications are refused
- Wage offered below the prevailing wage for the NOC in the province.
- Reference letters that don't match IRCC's required format (job title, dates, hours, duties verbatim from the NOC profile).
- Inconsistent work history between the application, the resume, and the work permit history.
- Language test (IELTS/CELPIP/TEF/TCF) expired at the time of nomination.
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