AINP: Employer-Driven Stream: Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a fee for submitting an application to the AINP?
No. There is no cost to submit an application to the AINP.

Is there a fee to apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for the permanent residence?
Yes. You must pay fees to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) when you apply for permanent residence.

Does an approval for a nomination by the AINP ensure that Citizenship and Immigration Canada will issue a permanent residence to a Provincial Nominee?
No. A provincial nomination does not ensure that a Provincial Nominee will receive permanent residence.

Can I apply under the AINP when I already have a Skilled Worker Class application for permanent residence in process?
Yes. The decision to apply to both programs is up to you. However, depending on the processing status of the Skilled Worker Class application for permanent residence, there may or may not be an advantage to applying to both programs.

Does the AINP require birth certificates, police checks, security checks and photographs?
No. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) requires these documents for permanent residence. Do not send them to the AINP.

After the AINP approves me as a Provincial Nominee, how long do I have to submit my application for permanent residence to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)?
You have 180 days to submit your application to CIC.

What is the difference between a Candidate and a Provincial Nominee?
A Candidate has not yet been approved by the AINP.  A Provincial Nominee has been approved by the AINP.

I would like to apply to the AINP but I do not have an employer or a job offer. Can you help me find an employer?
No. The AINP cannot give you the names of potential employers. If you wish to search for jobs in Alberta, visit the Jobs in Alberta website.

Can my family members accompany me to Canada?
Yes. Your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children can be included as accompanying dependents on your application for permanent residence that you send to CIC once you are a provincial nominee. This is subject to approval by CIC.

I have been approved as a Provincial Nominee. What do I do next?
Visit the After you’re nominated section on our website.

Do I need to use an immigration consultant or lawyer to complete my application?
No. Visit our Using an Immigration Representative section on our website for more information.

I am an immigration consultant and I have several clients who wish to immigrate to Alberta, can you provide a list of employers who are seeking foreign workers?
No. The AINP cannot provide you with a list of potential employers.

 

 

Date Updated: Mar 14, 2011
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