The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program is for recent graduates from the Canadian Atlantic region and skilled workers to immigrate to the Atlantic province of Canada. In contrast, Express Entry is an immigration program that covers the entire country. Here are the differences between both the programs:
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Differentiation |
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) |
Express Entry |
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Reason |
Address the labor pool in Atlantic provinces |
Immigration to the entire country |
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Sub-category |
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. |
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) The Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) |
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Points Calculator |
AIP has its eligibility criteria based on requirements and doesn’t have a CRS point calculator |
The maximum CRS score to qualify is 1,200 points |
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Processing time |
Usually completed within six months |
Processing times vary by program |
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Language requirement |
Have a minimum IELTS score of band 4 or higher |
Have a minimum IELTS score of band 6 |
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Eligibility |
Job offer from a designated employer in an Atlantic province |
Language proficiency in English |
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Application process |
Separate from Express Entry applications |
Includes programs like CEC, FSWP, FSTP, and PNP |