If you are thinking about immigration to Calgary, Edmonton or any other city in Alberta, consider the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

Becoming a permanent resident through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is a two-step process: first, an applicant needs to apply under the AINP who then decides whether to nominate the applicant based on his or her qualifications, ability to become economically established and contribute important economic benefits to the province, and intention to permanently settle in Alberta. Secondly, once an applicant is nominated by AINP, the applicant and his or her family members can apply for a permanent resident visa with Citizenship and Immigration Canada who makes the final approval on the case by taking into account medical and criminal admissibility of the applicant and his family members.

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 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 Canadian 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.

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 $500,000 CAD of equity to invest in the farming enterprise;
• A minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD or confirmation of access to these funds from other sources.

Learn more about Alberta.