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ALBERTA IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (AINP)
The AINP is an economic immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta with the Government of Canada's department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It supports Alberta's economic growth by attracting and retaining work-ready immigrants to the province.
Under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP), candidates may qualify under one of the following categories:
Strategic Recruitment Stream
Employer-Driven Stream
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
STRATEGIC RECRUITMENT STREAM
There are the following three categories under this stream:
- Compulsory Trades Category
To qualify under this category of Alberta PNP Strategic Recruitment Stream applicants must:
Must be residing in Alberta;
Possess a valid work permit from CIC in thetrade in which they are certified;
Have an occupation that is listed as a Compulsory Trade or Optional Trade in Alberta;
Be currently working or have previously worked for an Alberta employer in their trade;
Must have an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a compulsory or optional trade; and
Must have an invitation from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
- Engineering Occupations Category
To be eligible in this category applicant must:
Be currently residing in Alberta;
Have education and training as an engineer, designer, or drafter and have Alberta work experience in an eligible AINP engineering occupation.
Have an occupation that is listed on Alberta's Strategic Recruitment Stream - Engineering Occupations List;
Be currently working or have worked within the last 24 months in Alberta for a recognized Alberta employer;
Require a "Letter of No Objection" from the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA), unless they work in an occupation that falls under one of the following National Occupation Classifications:
Intention to live and work in Alberta permanently;
Be working full-time in Alberta for an Albert employer in a skilled position at the time of application (Some occupations are not eligible);
Have obtained a certificate, diploma, degree, or completed a graduate level program from an approved Alberta post-secondary institution after a program of study of at least one year in duration;
Hold a current and valid Post-Graduation Canadian Work Permit;
If working in an NOC level C occupation (semi-skilled), demonstrate sufficient language proficiency in English or French.
EMPLOYER DRIVEN STREAM
There are three sub-categories under this stream.
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 or specialized training and experience required for the position;
In case of regulated profession, the applicant must be licensedfrom the appropriate Alberta licensing body.
International Graduate Category
The international graduate student must have completed a degree, diploma, or graduate level credential from an approved Canadian educational institution;
The completed educational program must have been one year in length;
The job offer must be in a skilled occupation NOC O, A, B or C categories;
The applicant must hold a contemporary and valid post-graduation work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and be working full-time for the employer at the time of application submission;
The applicant must have the formal education or training required for the position;
Applicants working in an NOC C occupation must meet minimum language requirement.
SEMI-SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY
The applicant must be currently working in Alberta on a work permit for an eligible occupation in one of the above fields;
The applicant must have completed at least a high school level of education;
The applicant must meet minimum language requirements;
Applicants who have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta Employer in a semi-skilled occupations described in Canada's National Occupation Classification (NOC) in levels C and D which are eligible under AINP. Only certain occupations are eligible, which are:
Food and Beverage;
Hospitality;
Manufacturing;
Trucking Transportation;
Foodservices
Additional criteria apply for specific industries.
SELF-EMPLOYED FARMER STREAM
AINP can nominate individual farm owner/operators wishing to immigrate, purchase and manage a farming business in Alberta. AINP works with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development to assess the eligibility of applicants in this category.Under Self-Employed Farmer Stream Self-employed farmers must:
Proven Farm management skills with:
Financial documentation of applicant existing farm business
Documentation of applicant education, training and work experience
A proposed business plan for the farming enterprise you are considering in Alberta
Proof that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance applicant proposed farming business.
Sufficient financial resources to develop a sustainable farming operation.
Minimum Investment of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
Prove you have a minimum net worth of CDN $500,000 or confirmation that you have access to a similar amount of funds from other sources.Applicants may be required to show they have the ability to invest more than the minimum
Invest in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
Documentation of your investment intentions in your proposed business plan.
Priority is given to applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta's agri-food targets.