Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

Alberta is home to some of Canada's most breathtaking vistas and five UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is where the prairies merge with the mountains, and towering snow capped peaks tower over the landscape.

Alberta has one of the lowest crime rates in North America, making its cities and towns pleasant places to live and safe to raise a family. Furthermore, Alberta's natural beauty, including extensive forests and the Rocky Mountains, contributes to a desirable living environment.

The main benefit of living in Alberta is the low cost of living. Alberta is the only province without a sales tax. Alberta's provincial tax, personal income, and inheritance taxes are among the lowest in the country, and Albertans' provincial healthcare insurance is free.

Ease of immigration is another advantage of living in Alberta. The province has an immigration agreement with the federal government that allows it to nominate a certain number of immigrants each year.

Are you looking to move to Canada? The Alberta PNP may be the perfect program for you! This program offers a number of pathways to Canadian permanent residency, including opportunities for entrepreneurs, skilled workers, and students. In this post, we will discuss the different pathways available through the Alberta PNP, and help you determine if you are eligible to apply.

What is Alberta PNP?

The Alberta PNP is part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, which was created to help skilled workers and entrepreneurs immigrate to Alberta. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is now the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

How Alberta is related to Express Entry?

The Alberta Express Entry Stream is for candidates who have been invited to apply for permanent residence through the federal Express Entry system. To be eligible, you must have a valid Express Entry profile.

The first step is to create an online Express Entry profile where you are required to provide personal information, education and work history, and language test results. Once your profile is complete, you will be eligible for the Alberta PNP draw.

If your profile is selected in the draw, you will be asked to submit a complete application within 60 days of being selected.

If your profile will be approved for the Alberta PNP, you will be issued a nomination certificate. You can then use this certificate to apply for Canadian permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Alberta Eligibility & Requirements

The program offers a number of different pathways to permanent residency, including the Entrepreneur Pathway, the Skilled Worker Pathway, and the International Graduate Pathway. To be eligible for the Alberta PNP, you must first meet the requirements of one of the three pathways.

Eligibility

The Express Entry Pathway is for individuals who already have submitted their Express entry application with IRCC.
The Entrepreneur Pathway is for individuals who want to start a business in Alberta. To be eligible, you must have a minimum net worth of $300,000 CAD and create at least two full-time jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
The Skilled Worker Pathway is for individuals who have a job offer from an Alberta employer. To be eligible, you must have a valid work permit and at least two years of full-time work experience in your field.
The International Graduate Pathway is for individuals who have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution. To be eligible, you must have a valid post-graduation work permit and at least two years of full-time work experience in your field.

Documents Required

Valid passport
Fully completed and signed application form
Work permit
Birth certificate
Address proof
Marriage certificate (if present)
Police clearance certificate
Language skills results (For English - IELTS/CELPIP and for French - TCF/TEF)
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
Employee reference letter (if needed)
Employment letter
Statement of Earnings
Proof of funds

Streams under Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Various streams under Alberta PNP — Streams of Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program is an economic immigration program that helps skilled workers and graduates who want to live and work in the province of Alberta. The AAIP offers below ways for candidates to apply:

Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation. Candidates must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or hold one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits. Candidates must also meet other minimum eligibility criteria for residency and work permit type, occupation, language, education, Alberta job offer and work experience.

General Alberta Express Entry Stream

Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway

The AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway is a program established in 2022 to increase Alberta's workforce by allowing highly skilled IT professionals who want to reside and work in the province to obtain permanent residency more quickly.

Candidates who want to get considered under this program have to fill Accelerated Tech Pathway form. Candidates must meet the following conditions to qualify for the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway:

To obtain a permanent resident visa in Alberta, you must be named in the Express Entry pool.
Candidates currently working in Alberta or must also have a job offer from an Alberta-based business member of the eligible technology sector.
Working in may be one of 38 tech job categories forecasted to grow quickly.

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers an accelerated route to permanent residence for Express Entry candidates who are currently working for an Alberta employer or hold an Alberta job offer in one of 38 in-demand tech professions. Candidates that are picked through the AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway get faster processing on their applications.

Rural Renewal Stream

The Rural Renewal Stream is for candidates who want to live and work in a rural community in Alberta. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: You must have a minimum of one year of full-time work experience in Alberta/Canada/Abroad in an eligible occupation for rural communities and should have a valid job offer.

Farm Stream

The Self-Employed Farmer Stream is for candidates who are interested in farming in Alberta and have the financial resources to buy and develop a farm. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: You must have a minimum net worth of $500,000 CAD and be able to invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.

Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

It is for candidates who have graduated from an Alberta post-secondary institution with at least 2 years of full-time studies. It requires investment in a new or existing business in Alberta with 34% ownership. You must have a Post- graduation Work permit (PGWP) and a valid Language Proficiency exam with a minimum CLB7.

Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

It is for candidates who have graduated from a foreign post-secondary institution and who want to launch start-up enterprises and innovative businesses in Alberta. You must have investment funds of at least $100,000 CAD to start your business in an urban centre and $50000 CAD to start your business in a regional area.

You must be nominated by the Government of Alberta to apply for permanent residence through the AAIP. If you are nominated, you will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You will have 60 days to submit your application.

Rural Entrepreneur Stream

The Rural Entrepreneur Stream is for candidates who want to live and want to start a business or buy an existing business in a rural community in Alberta. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

You must have a minimum of $300,000 CAD net worth. You must have a business plan that includes an investment in Alberta of at least $200,000 CAD. You must have a minimum of three years of business ownership or management experience and a minimum of high school education. You must be proficient in English or French.

How to Apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

The first step is to create an account on the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) online portal. Once you have created an account, you will be able to access the application forms and guidelines.

You will need to provide the following documents:

A copy of your passport or travel document
A copy of your birth certificate
A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)
A copy of your divorce certificate (if applicable)
Proof of language proficiency
Educational documents
Employment documents
Financial documents
Additional documents specific to the stream

After you have gathered all the required documents, you will need to submit them through the AAIP online portal. Once your application is complete, you will be placed in a pool of candidates. Candidates with the highest scores will be invited to apply through regular draws.

If you are invited to apply, you will have 20 days to submit your complete application online. The AAIP does not accept applications by mail or fax.

Note: If you are applying under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, you must first submit an Express Entry Expression of Interest. If you meet the minimum criteria, you will be issued a Notification of Interest (NOI) from the province. After receiving the NOI, you will have 60 calendar days to submit your complete application on Alberta online portal.

Alberta PNP Draw (Latest)

Alberta issues letters through the new Express Entry draw. 150 Notification of Interest has been sent to the candidates who obtained 306 CRS scores in the last draw on June 16, 2022.

How Can ISA Global Help You Get into Alberta PNP

ISA Global can help you get into Alberta PNP — ISA Global can assist you with entering the Alberta Province of Canada

At ISA Global, we have a team of experienced and certified immigration consultants who can guide you through the process of applying for permanent residence in Alberta.

Our team of experienced immigration consultants will help you navigate the application process and increase your chances of success.
We will assess your eligibility and provide you with the best options to apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program.
Our team will also help you gather all the required documents and prepare your application.
If you are interested in applying for the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program, please register with us today. Our team will be happy to assist you.

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FAQs

What is Alberta PNP Processing time?

It usually takes about 3 to 4 months for the AAIP to process an application.

What are some high-demand jobs in Alberta PNP?

Some high-demand occupations in Alberta include health care, information and communications technology, construction, and oil and gas.

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What is the cost of immigrating to Canada through the Alberta Advantage Immigration program?

The cost of applying for the Alberta Advantage immigration program is $500.

Can I apply for Alberta PNP without a job offer?

Yes, you can apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program without a job offer. However, you will need to meet certain criteria in order to be eligible.

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	What is Canadian Express Entry program and how does it work?
	Express Entry is a newly introduced method of managing applications for the existing immigration programs, which are The Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP), The Federal Skilled Trade Program (FSTP) and The Canadian Experience Class Program (CEC). Via the Express Entry System, aspiring applicants, who fulfill all the requirements for any of the Express Entry Programs, will be put in the Express Entry Pool. And after this process, the Governments, the Provincial and the territorial administrations, and the Canadian Recruiters or Firms will be able to select individuals from the Express Entry Pool. The Express Entry along with the Canadian Job Bank will let qualified recruiters or the firm to develop a link with the qualified Nationals from abroad in the best interest of both the parties, making integration as smooth as possible after the Aspiring candidates land in Canada. And, ITA or the invitation to Apply will be given to those with the Maximum required scores in the Job Bank.

	When was the Canadian Express Entry Program launched?
	The Canadian Express Entry Program was launched in January 2015, with a view of attracting highly-skilled immigrants from abroad.

	How does the Express Entry Program benefits Canada?
	Canadian Government is reforming its Economic Immigration to guarantee that it's Economic and the labour market needs are met. Ottawa is actively reorganizing its economic structure to ensure that all the economic as well as the labour requirements are fulfilled. As the Express Entry is the key part of this process, their target is to make the Express Entry arrangements as swift and flexible as possible. Express Entry invites only the eligible people. The people that Canada needs. This application process takes less time which attracts the best skilled immigrants, get them working for Canada and contributing towards their economy faster.

	Which immigration programs will be covered in the Express Entry Schemes?
	The three programs that will be covered under this scheme will be: The Federal Skilled Worker Program; The Federal Skilled Trades Program; The Canadian Experience Class Program. The Canadian Provincial Program Many provinces & territories of Canada will also be in a state to employ aspiring candidates from the Canadian Express Entry system, as a part of the PNP or the Provincial Nominee Program, to ensure that the requirements of the Canadian labour market are met.

	Will there be a dedicated quota on the number of candidates for the Express Entry Pool?
	There is no exact limit of the candidates in the Express Entry Pool. The result of the draw from the pool totally depends on the candidates with outstanding skills and experience from which the employers, province or territories can select to meet their requirements. Express Entry helps the Canadian Government to create an inventory of highly skilled immigrants who will be selected by the Canadian Employers when they cannot find any suitable Canadian Citizen or the Permanent Residents to fill up the job requirements. Since, the processing is faster, the Canadian Employers and the Express Entry Candidates will be benefitted. Note: The region of Quebec does not have an Express Entry Program. They select their own skilled and high-quality candidates. They have a different program for immigration in the Quebec region.

	What is a Job Bank's role in the Express Entry Program?
	Canadian Job Bank is an integral part of the Express Entry Program. Job Bank along with the Express Entry Program lets the Canadian Employer find the suitable and highly-skilled candidate for their companies. A Canadian Employers must make every effort to find the suitable candidate from Canada itself but if he doesn't find one, then only can he seek a skilled immigrant through the Express Entry Program.

	Does the Express Entry Pool guarantee an ITA for the PR Visa?
	No. The Express Entry Pool does not guarantee an Invitation to Apply for the Permanent Resident Visa. Your work Experience and English language test make you eligible for receiving an ITA. Once you get an ITA you get 90 days' time to submit all the pending documents and an online application for the Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. The ITA tells you which one of the three programs are you eligible for. The Citizenship and immigration Canada (CIC) will process your application further and if all goes well, you will receive your Visa in less than six months.

	What is the expiration date of the Express Entry Profile?
	The Canadian Express Entry Profile is valid for one year from the date of the submission of a candidate's profile to CIC. But if a candidate does not get an ITA or the Invitation to Apply for his Permanent Resident Visa, and they still want to come to Canada via Express Entry Program then they must create a new Express Entry Profile. If they still meet the basic requirement, then they are allotted a new Express Entry Profile Number.

	How long is the ITA or the Invitation to Apply valid for?
	The ITA or the Invitation to Apply has a validity of 90 days. After 90 days, the ITA expires automatically. So, a candidate has 90 days to submit all the required documents and file the complete application for the Canadian Permanent Resident Visa.

	Do I need to get an ECA or the Education Credential Assessment done for the Express Entry?
	An ECA is required for the Express Entry Candidates who want to be considered for the invitation under the Federal Skilled Workers Program.