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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
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 |
| Do you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta | Employer Driven Stream – Semi-Skilled Worker Category |
| Do you possess an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a Compulsory Trade and have you received an invitation to apply to the AINP? | Strategic Recruitment Stream – Compulsory Trades Category |
| Are you an engineer, designer or drafter with Alberta work experience? | Strategic Recruitment Stream – Engineering Occupations Category |
| Are you a temporary U.S. Visa Holder working in a skilled occupation that is in demand in Alberta? | Strategic Recruitment Stream – U.S. Visa Holder 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 or purchase a farming business? | Self-Employed Farmer Stream |
Date Updated: Mar 19, 2009
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http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/ainp.html