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An update to the Atlantic Immigration Pilot will now allow intermediate-skilled spouses of principal applicants accepted under the program to apply for an open work permit.<\/p>\n
The change will \u201cprovide better quality of life to skilled immigrants and their families who came to Atlantic Canada to work,\u201d Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said in a news release.<\/p>\n
IRCC used examples such as food and beverage servers and long-haul truck drivers to illustrate occupations that require intermediate-level skills.<\/p>\n
The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) was introduced in 2017 to facilitate the hiring of skilled and intermediate-skilled workers as well as international graduates in Atlantic Canada.<\/p>\n
The change responds to \u201cimportant feedback\u201d about the program, IRCC said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe recognize the importance of spouses having the ability to immediately access the labour market in the Atlantic region,\u201d the news release said.<\/p>\n
Prior to the update, only spouses of principal applicants in high-skilled positions, such as managers, medical doctors or architects, could apply for a Canadian work permit.<\/p>\n