Canada Revises Atlantic Immigration Rules for Applicants

Canada has introduced new instructions for applicants under the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) whose employment situations change while their permanent residence applications are being processed. Under the updated rules, applicants affected by changes to their employer, job, or employer ownership must submit additional documents within 90 days.

Failure to provide the required documents could result in refusal of the application. The updated guidance from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) specifies how officers should handle different employment changes, including situations where an employer changes ownership or when provincial support is withdrawn.

Applicants whose employment terms change, such as wages or occupation, must also update their immigration documents. This includes submitting an updated provincial endorsement certificate and an updated Offer of Employment to a Foreign National (IMM 0157) through IRCC’s web form.

These changes add complexity for applicants already navigating the permanent residence process.