please I have a question and I would be glad if someone can clarify this for me. I did a Masters program in Nova Scotia. The duration of the program according to the school is five years but I finished the program in 16 months. My last semester was part time because I had completed all the required courses for my program and I was left with only two courses in my last semester. Do I still qualify under Atlantic graduate stream? Your responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Atlantic Immigration Pilot Programme (AIPP)
- Thread starter Emmashady
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You should qualify, the Master’s length does not depend on the time you completed it in but the actual stated duration.
Thanks so much for clarifying this. However, my employer is saying other wise. She said because my last semester was part time then I am not qualified for AIGP route which was quite shocking to me. I had my three years Post graduate work permit with my completion letter, no issues at all. I really do not know what to do next honestly.
You will need to confirm with AIPP because your employer is correct. It states that you must be a full-time student throughout your studies. The line:
- was a full-time student for the entire time you were studying
Thanks for replying. That was exactly what she said. It’s crazy how this requirement works though. I wasn’t part time by my making, I did because there was no other course left for me to do. I wish I knew more about this requirement when I was in school!
At the other hand, they have this same requirement for the PGWP, which was not an issue to get:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...aduation-work-permit-program/eligibility.html
Talk to an officer in the AIPP program through the province you are living in.
Correct. But these are totally different programs. PGWP is federal and for temporary workers. AIPP requirements are set through the provinces and is a PR program. OP has to ask AIPP if there are exceptions.
Which is quite strange. I got my three years post graduate with the same academic profile . Why will it change when I want to use the same for PR.
Well, you are right but at the end of the day the federal are the ones that will issue PR not the province. I will get in touch with one of the officers in AIP for sure! Thanks
Hi ,
From 6th March 2022, AIPP closed and a new program in AIP only and present processing time is 14 months
Your course is 5 years?
Okay. Yes, the duration of my program as stated by my school is five years but I finished the program within 16 months.
Correct but the Atlantic provinces has set the requirements for PR for the AIPP. The feds will follow AIPP requirements. You need to ask an officer with AIPP.
Your employers are no experts, neither is anyone from these forums and should not be passing judgements on your eligibility. Ask your employer to apply for the endorsement, it wont cost them anything. You are required to submit all your documents for the application. The AIP officers will determine your eligibility themselves. Don't think too much about it and apply. Good luck.
