Alberta will soon reopen its doors to applicants who wish to settle in one of Canada’s most beautiful and vibrant provinces. The province will begin accepting new applications from January 27, 2016.
Alberta has not been accepting new applications to the AINP since August 27, 2015.
The AINP is split into three streams:
• Employer-Driven Stream,
• Strategic Recruitment Stream,
• Self-Employed Farmer Stream.
All the Alberta immigration programs are "base streams" meaning that they are not aligned with the federal Express Entry system.
Potential applicants should note that, in addition to seeking skilled new immigrants, Alberta is also looking for applicants in certain semi-skilled occupations. Furthermore, while a job offer is required for a number of AINP categories.
Candidates with prior work experience in Alberta and who have a valid trade certificate in a Compulsory or Optional Trade, as well as those in certain engineering occupations, may be eligible to apply.
The AINP is also beneficial to individuals who have completed their studies in Canada.
Employer-Driven Stream
This program aims to attract candidates with a permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Alberta and is divided into three categories:
• Skilled workers
Permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Alberta in a skilled occupation (NOC skill level 0, A, or B), is required.
• International graduates
This category is for candidates who have recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an employer in Alberta in a NOC skill level O, A, B, or C occupation.
Strategic Recruitment Stream
This program allows Alberta to attract newcomers who may benefit the provincial labour market over the long term. The stream is divided into three categories:
• Compulsory or optional trades Category
This category is for candidates who have a valid trade certificate issued or recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
• Engineering occupations Category
This category is for applicants who have credentials as an engineer, designer, or drafter and have work experience in Alberta in an eligible engineering occupation, listed below:
▪ Engineering Managers (NOC 0211)
▪ Civil Engineers (2131)
▪ Mechanical Engineers (2132)
▪ Electrical and Electronics Engineers (2133)
▪ Chemical Engineers (2134)
▪ Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers (2141)
▪ Mining Engineers (2143)
▪ Geological Engineers (2144)
▪ Petroleum Engineers (2145)
• Post graduate Category
Candidate who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Alberta, and currently working in Alberta in an eligible profession, with a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit will be aplly to apply under this program .
Self employed and Farmers
Candidates with prior farm management skills, who are interested to invest a minimum of $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta, may apply and submit a projected business plan.
