AINP: Application Forms

The AINP has introduced a bar code to some of our application forms to make it easier for those applying to the program. Download our Helpful hints (PDF) to assist you in filling out the application forms. You will need at least Adobe Reader 8.1 to fill out the application forms. If you do not have Adobe Reader 8.1, click on the icon below to download the program for free. 

Click on the stream and/or category that applies to you to download the forms you must submit to the AINP.

• Employer-Driven Stream
  • Skilled Worker Category
  • International Graduate Category
  • Semi-Skilled Worker Category
• Strategic Recruitment Stream
  • Compulsory and Optional Trades Category
  • Engineering Occupations Category
  • U.S. Visa Holder Category
• Family Stream
• Self-Employed Farmer Stream

Other AINP Forms

• AINP Change of Address and Contact Information Form
  This form is to let AINP know that your address, email, or phone number has changed after you have applied.

• AINP Request to Add/Remove Family Member(s) Form
  This form is to let AINP know that you have made a change to your family composition, after you have applied. Examples include the birth of a child, marriage or divorce.

• AINP Request for a Nomination Extension Form
  This form is for individuals who have already been nominated by the AINP and who are requesting a nomination extension. Visit the After You are Nominated page for more information.

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Employer-Driven Stream – Skilled Worker Category or International Graduate Category

If the Candidate and the Alberta Employer are eligible under the AINP Skilled Worker Category or the International Graduate Category,  the Candidate and the Alberta Employer will need to:

• download the AINP Employer-Driven Stream Skilled Worker and International Graduate Category – Document Checklist (PDF) which outlines all forms and supporting documents required to apply to the AINP
• download Helpful hints (PDF) for filling out the application forms with a bar code
• have at least Adobe Reader 8.1 to fill out the application forms. Download Adobe Reader.
• complete all the required forms and include all required documents before mailing an application to the AINP. Your application will be returned to you if it is incomplete.
• submit all forms and supporting documents to the AINP together in one package. The Alberta Employer or the Candidate can mail the complete package. The AINP does not accept applications by fax.
• mail the application to:
  Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
  Skilled Worker Category or International Graduate Category
  Suite 940, Telus Plaza North Tower
  10025 Jasper Avenue
  Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6

As of March 14, 2011, all supervisors, foremen, or tradespersons working in an occupation designated as a Compulsory or Optional Trade in Alberta (including Chefs, Cooks, and Line Cooks) are no longer eligible to apply under the Employer-Driven Stream and must apply under the Strategic Recruitment Stream, Compulsory and Optional Trades Category.

Who fills out the form?	Which forms?
Alberta Employer	AINP forms – submit original forms with original signatures to the AINP AINP 005: Employer-Driven Application for a Skilled Occupation If applying for a Manager/Supervisor in the foodservice industry include an Employer Compliance Declaration Form AINP 008A: Employer – Use of a Representative (if applicable)
Candidate	AINP forms – Submit original forms with original signatures to the AINP AINP 003: Employer-Driven Application for Nomination  AINP 008B: Candidate – Use of a Representative (if applicable) Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) forms – submit copies to the AINP You (Candidate) IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for Canada IMM 0008DEP Additional Dependents/Declaration Form (only complete if you have more than 5 dependents) IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees You (Candidate), your spouse/common-law partner, and any dependants over 18 (if applicable) must each complete their own forms IMM 5669 Schedule A: Background/Declaration IMM 5406 Additional Family Information IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable) For help in filling out the CIC forms, download the CIC Guide for Provincial Nominees

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Employer-Driven Stream – Semi-Skilled Worker Category

If the Candidate and the Alberta Employer are eligible under the AINP Semi-Skilled Worker Category, the Candidate and the Alberta Employer will need to:

• download the appropriate Semi-Skilled Worker Category document checklist, which outlines all forms and supporting documents required to apply to the AINP for their industry:
  • Food and Beverage Processing Industry Document Checklist (PDF)
  • Hotel and Lodging Industry Document Checklist (PDF)
  • Manufacturing Industry Document Checklist (PDF)
  • Long-Haul Trucking Industry Document Checklist (PDF)
  • Foodservices Industry (pilot project) Document Checklist (PDF)

• download Helpful hints (PDF) for filling out the application forms with a bar code
• have at least Adode Reader 8.1 to fill out the application forms. Download Adobe Reader
• complete all the required forms and include all required documents before mailing an application to the AINP. Your application will be returned to you if it is incomplete.
• submit all forms and supporting documents to the AINP together in one package. The Alberta Employer or the Candidate can mail the complete package. The AINP does not accept applications by fax.
• mail the application to:
  Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
  Semi-Skilled Worker Category, [include your industry here]
  Suite 940, Telus Plaza North Tower
  10025 Jasper Avenue
  Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6

The AINP recommends that all forms and supporting documents be sent to the AINP at the same time. However, Alberta Employers have the option of submitting the AINP 001: Employer-Driven Application – Semi-Skilled Worker Category application first along with the Employer’s supporting documents. If they are approved for an allocation, all the other forms can be sent following that approval. However, this will increase the overall processing times for the application.