Employers seeking to hire foreign workers must obtain designation from the provincial government of the Atlantic province where the individual will be employed. To achieve designation, the hiring organization must be in good standing, have a minimum of two years of operation in the Atlantic region, and collaborate with a settlement service provider organization to facilitate settlement services for their candidates.

Notably, no Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required to hire foreign workers under this program. However, the province must endorse the job offer before the candidate can apply for permanent resident status.

For all three programs, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in language, meet education and work experience prerequisites, and showcase financial capability to support themselves and their families upon arrival in Canada.