Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
| The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP U.S. Visa Holder Category and the AINP Family Stream. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned. Applications postmarked on or before August 23, 2010 that meet all program criteria will be accepted for processing and will be processed according to AINP Processing Times and U.S. Visa Holder Category or Family Stream criteria. See the following News Release for further information. |
The AINP is designed to support Alberta's economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the province.
The AINP is an immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Employment and Immigration in conjunction with the Government of Canada’s department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
Individuals nominated by the Government of Alberta, together with their spouse/common-law partner and dependent children, can apply for a permanent resident visa through CIC as a Provincial Nominee. CIC makes final decisions on all Provincial Nominee permanent resident applications.
The AINP is a program for permanent residence. AINP nominations will not be issued for the purpose of obtaining temporary work permit extensions. See the FAQ section for more information.
Are you eligible – AINP Streams and Categories
The eligibility criteria and process for applying to the AINP varies depending on the stream and category. This table will help you choose the stream or category that may work best for you.
| Who are you? | Stream / Category for you |
|---|---|
| You are a foreign worker and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B) OR You are an Alberta Employer wanting to retain a skilled foreign worker on a permanent, full-time basis. |
Skilled Worker Category – Employer Driven Stream |
| You are a recent graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B) OR You are an Alberta Employer wanting to retain an international graduate on a permanent, full-time basis. |
International Graduate Category – Employer Driven Stream |
| You are a foreign worker and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible semi-skilled occupation (NOC C or D). OR You are an Alberta Employer wanting to retain an eligible semi-skilled foreign worker on a permanent, full-time basis. |
Semi-Skilled Worker Category – Employer Driven Stream Only select occupations from the following industries are eligible:
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| You are a tradesperson who has an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a Compulsory Trade and you have received an invitation to apply to the AINP. | Compulsory Trades Category – Strategic Recruitment Stream |
| You are an engineer, designer or drafter with Alberta work experience. | Engineering Occupations Category – Strategic Recruitment Stream |
| You are a farmer who wants to come to Alberta to establish or purchase a farming business. | Self-Employed Farmer Stream |
Date Updated: Aug 23, 2010
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