News
June 19, 2008
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) introduced a new Family Stream on June 19, 2008. Applications are currently being accepted for this stream.
The AINP will be hosting information sessions for Albertans with family members abroad who may wish to sponsor their family members under this stream. This site will be updated once dates have been scheduled for these sessions.
Note: A limited number of applications per year will be accepted under this stream. When this number is reached, applications will be returned and a notice will appear on this page.
June 19, 2008
To improve understanding of the program, the Government of Alberta has modified the name of the Provincial Nominee Program. Now called the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), the name is more reflective of our province and the program’s immigration purpose. Updates are currently being made to this website to reflect this change in name.
April 30, 2008
PNP Semi-Skilled Worker Category - Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project)
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), in consultation with the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA), has introduced a new pilot project to address labour challenges faced by the foodservices industry in Alberta.
In May 2008, the PNP will host two information sessions, one each in Calgary and Edmonton, for employers who plan to submit an application under this pilot project.
April 30, 2008
New PNP guidelines for chefs, cooks (level 1) and line cooks (level 2)
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), in consultation with the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA), has introduced new guidelines for the occupations of chef, cook and line cook. The new guidelines for these occupations are effective May 1, 2008.
October 29, 2007
PNP Semi-Skilled Worker Category - Food & Beverage Processing Industry
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) in consultation with Alberta Agriculture and Food has introduced new English as a Second Language (ESL) requirements for the Food & Beverage Processing Industry.
May 22, 2007
Expanded program will help increase immigration flow
An expanded Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) could help reduce the province's labour shortage by allowing employer applications for newly graduated international students and workers in the food and beverage processing, hospitality, manufacturing and transportation industries.
Date Updated: Jun 19, 2008
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