Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

This program is for applicants who are planning to settle in Calgary, Edmonton or any other city in Alberta, under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

Successful applicants will receive an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed-up the Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa application process.

Under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), you may qualify under one of the following streams:

Alberta PNP Strategic Recruitment Stream
Alberta PNP Employer Driven Stream
Skilled Worker Category
International Graduate Category
Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Alberta PNP Self Employed Farmer Stream
Alberta PNP Family Stream

Alberta PNP Strategic Recruitment Stream

There are three (3) different categories in the Strategic Recruitment Stream of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Applicants do not need a job offer to qualify under the following categories.

1. U.S. Visa Holder Category

This stream was designed for workers who are currently in the United States on temporary work visas (H1B, H1B1, H1C and E3).  The applicant must have at least one year of work experience in the United States on one of these temporary work visas in an occupation that is listed as one of Alberta’s Regional Occupations under Pressure.   A job offer is not needed to qualify.  Alberta will nominate successful applicants for Canadian Permanent Residency, thereby fast-tracking the immigration process.

Please note: The AINP intends to adjust the list of eligible occupations for the U.S. Visa Holder Category in the near future. If your occupation is currently on the list, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure that you will be able to qualify.

2. Engineering Occupations Category

Eligible applicants must:

be residing in Alberta;
have education and training as an engineer, designer, or drafter;
have an occupation that is listed on Alberta's Strategic Recruitment Stream - Engineering Occupations List;
be currently working of have worked within the last 12 months in Alberta for a recognized Alberta Engineering, Procurement, and Construction company or a company which is a member of the Consulting Engineers of Alberta;
obtain a "Letter of No Objection" from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA).

3. Compulsory Trades Category

Eligible applicants must:

Be currently residing in Alberta;
Have an occupation that is listed as a Compulsory Trade in Alberta;
Be currently working or have previously worked for an Alberta employer in their trade;
Have an invitation from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).

Alberta PNP Employer Driven Stream

To qualify under the Employer Driven Stream of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, the applicant must have a valid job offer from an employer in Alberta and must qualify under one of the following three subcategories.

Skilled Worker Category

The job offer must be in a skilled occupation;
The applicant must have the formal education and/or specialized training required for the position.

International Graduate Category

The international graduate must have completed a degree, diploma, or graduate level credential from an approved Alberta educational institution;

The job offer must be in a skilled occupation; the applicant must have the formal education and/or specialized training required for the position.

Semi-Skilled Worker Category

The applicant must possess the qualifications necessary for the job offer in one of the following industries:
Food and Beverage;
Hospitality;
Manufacturing;
Trucking – Transportation;
Foodservices (pilot project).

Alberta PNP Self Employed Farmer Stream

To qualify under the Self Employed Farmer Stream, the applicant must have:

Prior managerial experience with an existing farm enterprise;
Education, training and work experience necessary to develop a sustainable farming business in Alberta;
A business plan for the farming enterprise to be developed in Alberta;
Evidence that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance the proposed farming enterprise;
A minimum of CAD$ 500,000 of equity to invest in the farming enterprise;
A minimum net worth of CAD$ 500,000 or confirmation of access to these funds from other sources.

Alberta PNP Family Stream

To qualify under the Family Stream, applicants must have a close family member in Alberta (defined as a mother/father, son/daughter, sister/ brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew) who is willing to sign a Sponsorship Affidavit of Support.

The Canadian Sponsor must be at least 21 years of age and be able to demonstrate financial ability to support the applicant.  He/she must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent

The Applicant must:

Be between 21 and 45;
Be able to demonstrate strong English language abilities;
Have completed post-secondary education or training;
Be able to demonstrate work experience; and
Have at least CAD$ 10,000 and CAD$ 2,000 for each accompanying dependent of settlement funds to demonstrate ability to become successfully established in Alberta.

To inquire about how to apply for a Canada Immigration Visa under one of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Categories, kindly forward your details to GICS.

If you prefer, you can send us an inquiry about your particular situation for our feedback.