1. The Alberta Employer and the Candidate must make sure they meet the criteria for the category to which they are applying. If the Alberta Employer or the Candidate do not meet the criteria the application will be declined.

• Skilled Worker Category criteria
• International Graduate Category criteria
• Semi-Skilled Category criteria

2. The Alberta Employer and the Candidate must follow the instructions on the document checklist to prepare a complete application for their category.

• Skilled Worker Category document checklist and application forms
• International Graduate Category document checklist and application forms
• Semi-Skilled Worker Category document checklist and application forms

3. The Alberta Employer or the Candidate mails the complete application to the AINP. If the application is not complete, it will be returned or declined. Clearly indicate the category to which you are applying on your mailing envelope. Complete applications can be mailed to:

Employer-Driven Stream – Skilled Worker
OR International Graduate
OR Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Suite 940, Telus Plaza North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6

4. The AINP will assess the application according to our processing times.

5. If approved, the Candidate will become a Provincial Nominee. The Provincial Nominee will receive a nomination package in the mail. The Provincial Nominee should make sure they read all documents in the package. The information in the package will tell the Provincial Nominee and their dependents how to apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). The Alberta Employer will also receive notification that the application has been approved.

6. The Provincial Nominee submits their Application for Permanent Residence to CIC along with supporting documents. Visit the after you are nominated section of the website for more information.

7. CIC will conduct health, criminality and security checks. If you and your dependants meet all required checks, CIC would then issue the permanent resident visa(s) for immigration to Alberta.

Date Updated: Jul 23, 2010
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