Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Family stream

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) introduced the Family Stream on June 19, 2008. Applications are currently being accepted for this stream.

A number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the new Family Stream are available. Sponsors and Candidates should read through these questions prior to submitting an application to the AINP.

The AINP will be hosting information sessions for Albertans with family members abroad who may wish to sponsor their family members under this stream. Information sessions for September 2008 are now full.  Please continue to visit this site for future information session dates.

Note: A limited number of applications per year will be accepted under this stream. When this number is reached, applications will be returned and a notice will appear on this page.

About the Family Stream

In order to facilitate a process for Alberta families who wish to encourage family members overseas to immigrate to the province to participate in Alberta’s labour market, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) will consider applications under the Family Stream. This new stream will help Alberta meet its workforce needs while creating more diverse and welcoming communities for all our families.

Self-Assessment

Candidates must be able to answer “Yes” to each of the following basic factors and criteria listed below for the AINP to consider your application. If you answer “No” to any of the factors below, you should not submit an application. A positive self-assessment, based on the factors below, does not guarantee an approval from the AINP.

Factor Question Yes No
Connection You can provide proof of a close relative in Alberta (defined as a mother/father, son/daughter, sister/ brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew) who is willing to complete a Sponsorship Affidavit of Support on your behalf    
Sponsor Your Sponsor is at least 21 years of age, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (for at least two years) of Canada, and has been living in Alberta for the past two years    
Sponsor Support Your Sponsor can show their ability to support you by demonstrating employment, private pension or other regular source of income for the past 12 months OR a minimum of CAD $15,000 in unencumbered, transferable and available assets (jewellery, cars or other personal assets are not considered) over and above any income received from government transfer payments (e.g. Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, etc.)    
Age You and your spouse or common-law partner are between the ages of 21 and 45    
Language Ability

You and your spouse or common-law partner can demonstrate one of the following:

  • You and your spouse or common-law partner have both obtained an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 4.0, or a minimum level of 3 (361-540) on the Test d’evaluation de français (TEF), OR

  • You and your spouse or common-law partner can demonstrate that English or French is your primary language of use (the language most commonly used in your household), OR

  • You and your spouse or common-law partner have completed a minimum of a baccalaureate in English or French

    
Education / Training and Work Experience

You or your spouse or common-law partner can:

1. Demonstrate completion of a post-secondary education or training program that is a minimum of 1 year in duration and receipt of a degree, diploma or certificate

AND

2. Demonstrate one of the following:

  • a minimum of three years of work experience within the past four years, OR

  • three years of full-time post-secondary school within the past four years, OR

  • a combination of three years of full-time work experience and post-secondary school within the past four years

    
Financial Support

You or your spouse or common-law partner or your sponsor can satisfactorily demonstrate intention and ability to establish successfully in Alberta, based on your accessible funds in a recognized Canadian financial institution:

  • at least CAD $10,000 for yourself

  • at least CAD $2,000 for each of your dependents

    

Date Updated: Sep 05, 2008
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