AINP: Helpful Resources
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
National Occupation Classification (NOC) system
Translating documents
Useful links
6. Provincial Nomination Programs
Provincial Nomination Programs
AINP: AINP news
This page outlines changes and updates made to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.
Read MoreAINP: After you are nominated
This section will tell you what to do after you are nominated by the AINP.
Apply for your permanent residence to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
While you wait for a decision from CIC
Extending your Nomination
AINP: Processing times
The AINP will not respond to status inquiries or provide updates on your application. This page is the only source of information on approximately how long it will take to process your application. If you have a file in process with the AINP, check this page often for any updates. AINP processing times are subject to change without notice.
To avoid delays in processing your application make sure you meet AINP criteria and submit a complete application with all required documents.
Read MoreAINP: Self-Employed Farmer Stream: How to apply
. Download the necessary document checklist and application forms.
2. Complete the AINP 004: Self-Employed Farmer Stream application.
3. Submit the application (make sure you include all forms and supporting documents) to Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development at:
Read MoreAINP: Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Are you a farm owner/operator with proven management skills and the financial resources to develop a sustainable growth-oriented primary production farming business in Alberta, Canada?
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can nominate individual farm owner/operators who want to immigrate, purchase and manage a farming business in Alberta.
The AINP works closely with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development to assess the eligibility of applicants in this category.
Read MoreAINP: Family Stream: Frequently Asked Questions
The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP Family Stream. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned to the Alberta Relative. Applications postmarked on or before August 23, 2010 that meet all program criteria will be accepted for processing and will be processed according to AINP Processing Times and Family Stream criteria.
Read MoreAINP: Family Stream: How to apply to the Family Stream
The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP Family Stream. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned to the Alberta Relative. Applications postmarked on or before August 23, 2010 that meet all program criteria will be accepted for processing and will be processed according to AINP Processing Times and Family Stream criteria.
Read MoreAINP: Family Stream: Family Stream Candidate criteria
The criteria below will be used to assess applications submitted on or before August 23, 2010.
Criteria for Candidates (includes but is not limited to):
As a Candidate, you must:
Have an eligible Alberta Relative
Complete the AINP Family Stream – Application for Nomination (AINP 006B) form.
Be able to provide proof that you are the parent, child, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew of the Alberta Relative (by birth or adoption).
You are not eligible to apply under the Family Stream if you are currently in Canada and are a:
Read MoreAINP: Family Stream/Relative criteria
The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP Family Stream. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned to the Alberta Relative. Applications postmarked on or before August 23, 2010 that meet all program criteria will be accepted for processing and will be processed according to AINP Processing Times and Family Stream criteria.
Read MoreAINP: Strategic Recruitment Stream: Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about the Strategic Recruitment Stream.
General Questions
Compulsory and Optional Trades Category Questions
Engineering Occupations Category Questions
U.S. Visa Holder Category Questions
AINP: Strategic Recruitment Stream: How to apply to the Strategic Recruitment Stream
For U.S. Visa Holder Category applicants who submitted their application to the AINP on or before August 23, 2010, only steps 4 through 7 will apply to you.
For Compulsory and Optional Trades Category applicants, you must obtain your Alberta Qualification Certificate from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) before you apply to the AINP. Visit the AIT website for the steps required to obtain an Alberta Qualification Certificate.
Read MoreAINP: U.S. Visa Holder criteria
The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP U.S. Visa Holder Category. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned to you. Applications postmarked on or before August 23, 2010 that meet all program criteria will be accepted for processing and will be processed according to AINP Processing Times.
Read MoreAINP: Employer-Driven Stream: Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about the Employer-Driven Stream.
Read MoreAINP: Engineering occupations criteria
The criteria for the Engineering Occupations Category (includes but is not limited to):
You must be currently residing in Alberta.
You must intend to and be able to live permanently in Alberta.
You must provide evidence of related education/training and experience as an engineer, designer or drafter.
You must be currently working or have worked within the last two years in Alberta either directly or on contract for one of the following:
AINP: Compulsory and optional trades criteria
This criteria applies to all supervisors, foremen and tradespeople working in a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta.
The criteria for the Compulsory and Optional Trades Category (includes but is not limited to):
You must intend to and be able to live and work permanently in Alberta.
You must have an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a compulsory or optional trade. If you have met all the requirements for the Alberta Qualification Certificate Program, Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) will issue you an Alberta Qualification Certificate in your respective trade. After you receive your trade certificate, AIT will send you a letter inviting you to apply to the AINP Strategic Recruitment Stream.
AINP: Strategic Recruitment Stream
If you have skills that are in demand in Alberta, this stream is for you. Under the Strategic Recruitment Stream, you may be able to apply directly to the AINP.
The Strategic Recruitment Stream is for occupations that are in demand in Alberta. This stream may be adjusted according to changes in Alberta’s labour market.
There are two categories in this stream under which the AINP is currently accepting applications. Each category has specific criteria that you must meet before you apply to the AINP. If your application does meet the AINP criteria, it will be eligible for consideration. If your application does not meet AINP criteria, it will be declined. If your application is not complete, it will be returned to you.
Read MoreAINP: How to apply to the Employer-Driven Stream
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