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Alberta Advantage Immigration program – AAIP
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (Formerly known as AINP) is an immigration program that helps Alberta to attract and retain internationally skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and other immigrants who can contribute to the province’s economic growth. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the right mix of skills and work experience needed by the province may receive an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate once they are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI). Once a nomination is approved, the foreign national can apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What are the categories of Alberta PNP?
Apart from some federal programs, the immigration authorities of Alberta also propose some immigration streams. Only one of these streams is aligned with Express Entry. Concerning other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the express entry pool.
The AINP has several different categories that serve different purposes, and the streams are categorized mainly into two. i.e the stream for foreign workers living and working or planning to live and work in Alberta and Stream for entrepreneurs who want to work and live in Alberta by establishing a business in the province.
AAIP Streams for Workers Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
It is designed to help employers in Alberta to fill jobs that cannot be filled by Canadians or permanent residents.
To qualify for the AOS, foreign nationals must: Have a valid job offer from an employer in Alberta, have the necessary qualifications and work experience and meet the eligibility requirements for the position, and meet all other AINP criteria.
The Alberta Express Entry Stream (AEES)
The AEES allows the province to nominate individuals in the federal Express Entry pool who meet specific criteria.
To qualify for the AEES, candidates must:
- Have an active Express Entry profile.
- Score at least 300 CRS points.
- Have the necessary qualifications and work experience.
- Meet the eligibility requirements for the position.
- Meet all other AINP criteria.
The Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway (AATP)
AATP is an immigration stream designed to help employers in Alberta fill jobs in technology-related fields that cannot be filled by Canadians or permanent residents.
To qualify for the AATP, foreign nationals must: Work in a technology-related field, Have the necessary qualifications and work experience and meet the eligibility requirements for the position, Meet all other AINP criteria.
Alberta Streams for entrepreneurs
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) offers several streams for entrepreneurs and investors looking to start a business in the province. These streams are designed to help foreign entrepreneurs and investors launch businesses that will help create jobs, spur economic growth, and contribute to the overall prosperity of Alberta. The different Streams under this category are as follows.
The Self-Employed Farmer Stream
The Self-Employed Farmer Stream is designed to provide an opportunity for those who wish to operate a farming business in the province. To be eligible, individuals must meet specific net worth, experience, and education criteria. They must also demonstrate that they have the capital and resources to operate a farm in Alberta successfully.
International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream is open to graduates of post-secondary institutions in Alberta who have lived in the province for at least one year and have an existing business or business idea they would like to pursue. This stream is designed to help foreign graduates transition from student life to becoming entrepreneurs in Canada.
Alberta Investor Immigration
Finally, the Alberta Investor Immigration Stream is open to experienced business people with a minimum net worth of CAD 500,000 and willing to invest at least $400,000 CAD in creating a new business or purchasing an existing one in Alberta.
How Can I apply?
You will need an initial consultation with our experienced and licensed immigration consultants to find a suitable program and start with the process.