AINP Application Forms
Find Your Application Forms
Click on the stream/category that applies to you to view all forms required. The forms required are different depending on which stream/category you are applying under.
- Employer-Driven Stream
- Family Stream
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Please note that the AINP will not accept applications by fax.
All applications can be mailed to:
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Suite 940, Telus Plaza North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6
Before mailing an application to the AINP, please fully complete all required forms and gather all required documents. Your application may be returned to you if it is incomplete.
Employer-Driven Stream – Skilled Worker Category or International Graduate Category
Employers and Candidates applying under the Skilled Worker category or the International Graduate category will need to download and complete the following forms:
AINP forms – please submit originals to the AINP
- ABPNP 005: Employer and Worker Application for a Skilled Occupation (PDF)
- ABPNP 003: Application for Provincial Nomination (PDF)
Chefs, Cooks (Level 1), Line Cooks (Level 2)
If applying for a Chef, a Cook, or a Line Cook, the employer must also complete:
CIC forms – please submit photocopies to the AINP
- IMM 0008 Generic: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada
- IMM 0008 Schedule 1: Background/Declaration
- IMM 5406 Additional Family Information
- IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable)
- IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees
All forms listed above and supporting documents must be submitted to the AINP at the same time to apply under the Skilled Worker or International Graduate categories.
Employer-Driven Stream – Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Employers and Candidates applying under the Semi-skilled Worker category will need to download and complete the following forms:
AINP forms – please submit originals to the AINP
- ABPNP 001: Employer Application – Semi-Skilled Worker Category (PDF)
- Employers must provide Accommodation, Settlement and Retention Plans as part of this application. The Settlement and Integration Plan (PDF) template will help employers complete this requirement.
- Employers must provide Accommodation, Settlement and Retention Plans as part of this application. The Settlement and Integration Plan (PDF) template will help employers complete this requirement.
- ABPNP 002: Employer and Worker Application for a Semi-Skilled Occupation (PDF)
- ABPNP 003: Application for Provincial Nomination (PDF)
Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project)
If applying under the Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project), the employer must also complete:
CIC forms – please submit photocopies to the AINP
- IMM 0008 Generic: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada
- IMM 0008 Schedule 1: Background/Declaration
- IMM 5406 Additional Family Information
- IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable)
- IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees
All forms and supporting documents regarding the employer and candidate should be submitted at the same time to the AINP under the Semi-skilled Worker Category as this facilitates processing of both applications.
The Employer and Worker Application for a Semi-Skilled Occupation (ABPNP 002), the Application for Provincial Nomination (ABPNP 003), and the photocopied CIC forms may be submitted to the AINP after the employer is approved for an allocation.
If applying under the Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project), please submit the ABPNP 001, ABPNP 002, ABPNP 003, all required supporting documents, and the Employer Compliance Declaration Form together at the same time.
Family Stream
Start by downloading the Family Instructions Checklist. The Family Instructions Checklist lists all forms and supporting documents required to apply to the Family Stream.
Sponsors and Candidates applying under the Family Stream will need to download and complete the following forms:
AINP forms – please submit originals to the AINP
- Family Sponsorship Affidavit of Support (PDF)
- Cliquez ici pour la version française (PDF)
- AINP 006: Application for Nomination (PDF)
- Cliquez ici pour la version française (PDF)
CIC forms – please submit photocopies to the AINP
- IMM 0008 Generic: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada
- IMM 0008 Schedule 1: Background/Declaration
- IMM 5406 Additional Family Information
- IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable)
- IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees
All forms listed above and supporting documents must be submitted to the AINP at the same time to apply under the Family Stream.
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Candidates applying under the Self-Employed Farmer Stream will need to download and complete the following forms:
AINP forms – please submit originals to the AINP
CIC forms – please submit photocopies to the AINP
- IMM 0008 Generic: Application for Permanent Residence in Canada
- IMM 0008 Schedule 1: Background/Declaration
- IMM 5406 Additional Family Information
- IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable)
- IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees
Date Updated: Jan 02, 2009
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