- Points Based
- Most people below the age of 51 years old, with an occupation (listed on each country’s list), 2+ years of work experience & good English / French are eligible for this
- It is the most popular way of settling overseas
- Similar to skilled immigration
- Occupation must be listed on the state list
- Long term visa converted to PR & citizenship
- Very popular option for most countries
- Candidates who find a full time job & an employer overseas are eligible for this visa
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- Some countries offer permanent residency anyone who has a parent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt or first cousin overseas
- The sponsoring relative needs to be an citizen or a permanent resident of that country
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- Many countries offer a temporary or PR visa in exchange for an investment
- Investment amounts can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more
AINP is an immigration program that lets the province hire skilled workers who have the right work experience and training needed to fill in-demand jobs in Alberta.
ALBERTA IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM
Looking to relocate to Canada quickly and get on track for a PR? The Canada Provincial Nominee Program is an accessible way to settle in Canada. Under the Provincial Nominee Program Canadian provinces and territories can nominate individuals for a Canadian Permanent Residency. While the PNP program is separate from the Express Entry program, it does offer applicants holding a select PNP an additional 600 CRS points when they enter the Express Entry pool. Several PNP programs have sent Letters of Interest to applicants with CRS scores under 400 as well.
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Alberta is one of the three Canadian Prairie Provinces. While it shares its northern boundary with the Northwest Territories, the US state of Montana lies to the south of the province. The Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia make the other two neighbours, towards the east and the west respectively.
While Edmonton is the provincial capital, the other prominent cities in Alberta include – Calgary, Red Deer, St. Albert, Airdrie, Lethbridge, Leduc, and Grande Prairie.
Over the years, Alberta has become a popular destination for immigrants that wish to take up Canadian permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP], intending to settle within Alberta after being granted their Canada PR.
According to Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data of Canada, in 2021, there were around 23,987 immigrants in Alberta. A “recent immigrant” is the term applied to an individual that had obtained a landed immigrant or Canadian permanent resident status within the previous 5 years.
Alberta immigration is a much sought-after provincial immigration program for immigrants that intend settling down in Canada.
The province offers a wide range in terms of employment opportunities for a new immigrant.
A part of the PNP of Canada, Alberta’s immigration program is known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program [AINP]. It is through the AINP that Alberta nominates individuals for permanent residence in Canada. To be considered by Alberta PNP for a nomination, the individual will be required to either possess the requisite skills for filling up job shortages within the province or plan on buying/starting a business in Alberta.
Additionally, such prospective AINP nominees must also be able to provide for their families after relocating to Alberta.
AINP Canada is run by the provincial government of Alberta and the federal government of Canada.
Those successful in securing a nomination through the Alberta immigrant nominee program might apply for Canadian permanent resident status, together with their spouse and dependent children.
Canadian permanent residence via the AINP route involves a 2-step process. While the first part of the process is securing a nomination through the provincial government, the second part involves applying to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] for Canada PR.
The final decision on granting permanent residence lies with IRCC.
| Alberta provincial nominee program streams available | |
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Streams for workers
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Alberta Opportunity Stream – for temporary workers that are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer, in an eligible occupation, from an employer in Alberta. Candidates must have either a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment [LMIA] or hold one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits. |
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Alberta Express Entry Stream – linked with the federal Express Entry system of Canada. Candidates that can be nominated under the stream –
No direct applications to be accepted. A candidate can only apply to the Alberta Express Entry stream if they are invited by the AINP for the same. |
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| Streams for entrepreneurs | International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream [IGEIS] – for qualified international graduates from Alberta post-secondary institutions that wish to establish/operate a business in Alberta. |
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Self-Employed Farmer Stream – for entrepreneurs that have the financial resources as well as farm management experience for establishing a new farm or purchasing an existing farm in Alberta. A proposed business plan will have to be submitted, along with the application, to the AINP for assessment. |
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| Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream [FGSVS] – for qualified foreign educated graduates [from outside of Canada] that intend launching start-up enterprises and innovative businesses within the province. | |
*Alberta PNP processing time varies based on the AINP stream applying under.
Each year, Alberta can nominate individuals – through the Alberta PNP program – for Canadian permanent residence.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AINP
- Job offer for full-time and/or permanent employment from an Alberta employer.
- Basic work experience.
- Required scores in a language proficiency test.
- An intention of living and working in Alberta.
- Legitimate work permit and other associated documents.
- Occupation under any of the National Occupational Classification [NOC] Skill Type 0: management jobs, Skill Level A: professional jobs, or Skill Level B: technical jobs.
- Proof of legal residence in their home country.
- A Labour Market Impact Assessment [LMIS] confirmation letter.
GENERAL BASIS STEPS FOR APPLYING
STEP 1: Read the AINP terms and conditions
STEP 2: review the AINP selection criteria
STEP 3: Review the language testing requirements
STEP 4: Download the Document Checklist and complete the required forms
STEP 5: Submitting the application
AFTER YOU APPLY
- Ensure you receive your notification of application submission
- Keep the information in your application up-to-date
- Assessment of application
- Receiving a decision on the application
| AINP draws in 2022 Total Invitations: 2200 |
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| Sno | Invitation Dates | Number of Invitations issued |
CRS score of lowest ranked candidate |
| 1 | June 16, 2022 | 150 | 306 |
| 2 | May 19, 2022 | 100 | 382 |
| 3 | April 14, 2022 | 250 | 356 |
| 4 | March 22, 2022 | 350 | 325 |
| 5 | March 08, 2022 | 350 | 318 |
| 6 | February 01, 2022 | 400 | CRS 340 |
| 7 | January 18, 2022 | 350 | CRS 346 |
| 7 | January 5, 2022 | 250 | CRS 327 |
| Total | 2200 | ||
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