This page provides guidance for foreign nationals holding an approval certificate under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) for New Brunswick. Approved applicants must apply for permanent residence to IRCC before their certificate expires and may request a support letter from ImmigrationNB for a closed work permit under exemption code C18 if processing delays occur. Employers must report any employment changes to ImmigrationNB as these may affect eligibility.

• This page provides information for foreign nationals holding an approval certificate for a position in New Brunswick under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP).
• It also addresses employers in New Brunswick supporting foreign nationals under the AIP.
• Approved applicants must not withdraw their approval certificate to apply under another ImmigrationNB program or stream.
• Applicants should apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) before their approval certificate expires.
• Due to longer IRCC processing times, some approved applicants may need to extend their current work permit.
• ImmigrationNB can issue a support letter for a closed work permit under LMIA exemption code C18 as a temporary solution while awaiting permanent residence decisions.
• Approved applicants under AIP are not eligible for the Transitional Open Work Permit Program (TOWP).
• ImmigrationNB must be informed of any employment changes such as job loss, employer change, or position change, as these may affect program eligibility and require certificate modification.

• Prohibition on withdrawing an approval certificate to apply under other ImmigrationNB programs.
• Issuance of support letters for closed work permits under LMIA exemption code C18 to address IRCC processing delays.
• Requirement to notify ImmigrationNB of any employment changes affecting approved applicants.

• Foreign nationals approved under the Atlantic Immigration Program for New Brunswick.
• Employers in New Brunswick supporting foreign nationals under the AIP.

• Submit permanent residence application directly to IRCC before approval certificate expiry.
• Contact ImmigrationNB using form PICANB-021 to request a support letter for a closed work permit or to report employment changes.
• Employers must create an account on the federal employer portal to submit job offers and pay compliance fees.

• https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/fr/corporate/promo/immigration/immigrer-au-nb/programme-d-immigration-au-canada-atlantique/apres-l-approbation.html