Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
| Please note that on June 19, 2008, the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) became the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Updates are currently being made to this website to reflect this change in name. |
Alberta is a province with friendly people, a diverse landscape and exciting communities. Plenty of opportunities await newcomers.
If you are considering living and working permanently in Alberta, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can help you through the immigration process.
What is the AINP?
The AINP is an immigration program operated on behalf of the Government of Alberta by the Ministry of Employment and Immigration in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to expedite the processing of an application for permanent residence.
The AINP is designed to support Alberta's economic growth by attracting labour-market-destined immigrants to the province.
Individuals nominated by the Province of Alberta, together with their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for a permanent resident visa through CIC as a Provincial Nominee. CIC expedites permanent resident applications from Provincial Nominees and makes final decisions on the permanent resident applications.
How it works
The process for applying to the AINP is different, depending on the stream and category you are applying under. The table below will help you start to identify the stream or category that may work best for you. If you answer yes, follow the links to review all criteria required for the stream or category under which you are applying. You must meet all criteria for your stream or category before submitting an application to the AINP.
| Question |
Stream / Category to Explore |
| Do you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)? | Employer Driven Stream - Skilled Worker Category |
| Have you recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have you accepted a permanent, full-time job offer related to your field of study from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)? | Employer Driven Stream - International Graduate Category |
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Do you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer and are you currently working for that employer in an eligible occupation in one of the following industries? |
Employer Driven Stream - Semi-Skilled Worker Category |
| Do you have a relative in Alberta who could sponsor you to live and work in Alberta permanently? | Family Stream |
| Do you want to come to Alberta to establish a farming business? | Self-Employed Farmer Stream |
Date Updated: Aug 18, 2008
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