Skilled worker category steps
The Employer and Worker Application for a Skilled Occupation (ABPNP 005) and the Application for Provincial Nomination (ABPNP 003) are the only applications required to apply in the Skilled Worker Category of the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
These applications must be submitted together for the Alberta PNP to perform a full assessment. Candidates must also include a photocopy of their completed permanent residence application forms.
The steps for applying to the Alberta PNP through the skilled worker category are as follows:
- Alberta employer and candidate complete the Employer and Worker Application for a Skilled Occupation (ABPNP 005) for approval of the occupation (Employer Approval)
- Employers must ensure that the offer of employment meets the criteria of the Employer Eligibility - Skilled Worker Category prior to applying to the Alberta PNP.
- The employer and the candidate must complete the Employer and Worker Application for a Skilled Occupation (ABPNP 005) together. All required supporting documents indicated in the Instructions Checklist of the application form must be included.
- Employers must ensure that the offer of employment meets the criteria of the Employer Eligibility - Skilled Worker Category prior to applying to the Alberta PNP.
- The Skilled Worker candidate completes the application for Provincial Nomination (ABPNP 003)
- The Skilled Worker candidate must ensure he or she meets the Provincial Nominee Program Candidate Eligibility prior to applying to the Alberta PNP.
- A Skilled Worker candidate must complete the Application for Provincial Nomination (ABPNP 003). All required supporting documents indicated in the Instructions Checklist of the form must be included.
- The Skilled Worker candidate must ensure he or she meets the Provincial Nominee Program Candidate Eligibility prior to applying to the Alberta PNP.
Existing pre-approvals
If an employer has already been approved by the PNP for allocations, and the employee candidate has not yet applied, please note:
- Employer and Worker Application for a Skilled Occupation (ABPNP 005) substitutes for what was previously called the Guaranteed Job Offer application.
- Application for Provincial Nomination (ABPNP 003) substitutes for what was previously called the Skilled Worker/Professional application.
For application forms, or for more information on eligibility requirements for employers and provincial nominee candidates, see the related links.
Date Updated: Nov 01, 2007
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