Atlantic Immigration Program – Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector employers (for-profit businesses) - Non-profit organizations and charitable institutions - Public sector employers (in limited circumstances) - Businesses of any size (small, medium, or large enterprises) - Must be legally established and operating in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador) - Must demonstrate a genuine need to recruit internationally due to local labour market unavailability ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Employer costs covered include processing fees and designated employer support services - No matching contribution required from the employer - Full wage subsidies or partial support available depending on program stream - Duration: Support typically extends through the recruitment and settlement phases - No fixed maximum grant amount – varies based on job classification and program stream selected ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Recruitment costs for international candidate sourcing and screening - Language training support for new immigrant employees - Settlement assistance for newly hired foreign workers and their families - Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) fees (where applicable) - Employer support services related to hiring and integration - Wage support for eligible positions during the settlement period - Professional credential recognition and licensing support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Job posting requirement: Must advertise the position locally first and demonstrate inability to fill from Canadian labour market - Permanent residency pathway: Positions must lead to permanent residence for the hired candidate - Designated employer status: Must obtain Atlantic Immigration Employer designation before hiring - Job sustainability: Position must be permanent, full-time employment - Settlement plan: Employer must provide or facilitate settlement services - Compliance monitoring: Regular reporting on hiring outcomes and employee retention - Timeline: Processing typically 4–6 weeks once designation is obtained - No recruitment of temporary workers: Program is exclusively for permanent resident pathways - Wage requirements: Must meet or exceed