AINP: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

The AINP is designed to support Alberta’s economic growth by attracting work-ready immigrants to the province.

The AINP is an immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Employment and Immigration in conjunction with the Government of Canada’s department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).

Individuals nominated by the Government of Alberta, together with their spouse/common-law partner and dependent children, can apply for a permanent resident visa through CIC as a Provincial Nominee. CIC makes final decisions on all Provincial Nominee permanent resident applications.

The AINP is a program for permanent residence. AINP nominations will not be issued for the purpose of obtaining temporary work permit extensions. See the FAQ section for more information.

Are you eligible – AINP Streams and Categories

The eligibility criteria and process for applying to the AINP varies depending on the stream and category. The list below will help you choose the stream or category that may work best for you.

• Skilled worker or Alberta employer

  You are a foreign worker and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)

  OR

  You are an Alberta employer wanting to retain a skilled foreign worker on a permanent, full-time basis.

  Learn more: Skilled Worker Category

   

• International graduate or Alberta employer

  You are a recent graduate from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)

  OR

  You are an Alberta employer wanting to retain an international graduate on a permanent, full-time basis

  Learn more: International Graduate Category

   

• Semi-skilled worker or Alberta employer

  You are a foreign worker and have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible semi-skilled occupation (NOC C or D).

  OR

  You are an Alberta employer wanting to retain an eligible semi-skilled foreign worker on a permanent, full-time basis.

  Learn more: Semi-Skilled Worker Category

  Please note: only select occupations from the following industries are eligible:

  • Food and beverage processing industry
  • Hotel and lodging industry:
    • Food and beverage servers and room attendants
    • Front desk agent/clerk
  • Manufacturing industry
  • Long-Haul Trucking industry
  • Foodservices industry (pilot project)

   

• Tradesperson

  You are a tradesperson who has an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a Compulsory or Optional Trade and you have received an invitation to apply to the AINP.

  Learn more: Compulsory and Optional Trades Category

   

• Engineer

  You are an engineer, designer or drafter with Alberta work experience.

  Learn more: Engineering Occupations Category

   

• Farmer

  You are a farmer who wants to come to Alberta to establish or purchase a farming business.

  Learn more: Self-Employed Farmer Stream

Date Updated: Mar 14, 2011
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