ALBERTA PNP DRAW-2024

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (Formerly known as the AINP)

 

Located in Western Canada, Alberta is home to two of Canada's largest cities, Calgary and Edmonton

The AAIP regularly reviews available candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. 

Based on available profile information in the portal, the AAIP draws to select candidates from the pool, inviting them to submit a completed application to the AINP.

Candidates who have demonstrated strong ties to Alberta or who can help support the government’s economic development and diversification priorities may be asked to submit an application.

Streams for workers

  • Alberta Opportunity Stream - skilled workers currently working in an eligible occupation in Alberta.
  • Alberta General Express Entry Stream for candidates in the Express Entry with CRS [300+] and who are currently working in an eligible occupation.
  • Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway - currently working in Alberta's technology industry or who have received a job offer from that industry in 38 occupations*
  • Rural Renewal Stream - with a job offer from an Alberta employer for work in rural Alberta community.

Streams for entrepreneurs 

  • Farm Stream - those who wish to operate a farming business in Alberta.
  • Graduate Entrepreneur Stream - international graduates of a designated post-secondary institution in Alberta, who wish to start a business in Alberta.
  • Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream - foreign nationals who graduated from outside Canada and who wish to start a business in Alberta.
  • Rural Entrepreneur Stream for entrepreneurs - those willing to acquire a business or start one in a rural Alberta community.

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Additionally, AINP includes two other streams for entrepreneurs interested in buying or starting a business in Alberta :

  1. Alberta Self-Employed Farmer 
  2. International Graduate Entrepreneur 

Starting October 1, 2020, all candidates (except Self-Employed Farmer Stream candidates) can apply online using the AINP portal. Alberta Express Entry Stream candidates must receive authorization from the AINP to access the portal.

The AINP portal was designed to make the application for candidates easy. Candidates receive tips on how to enter data, a customized list of documents and can save a draft application to complete at a later date. The system does an initial assessment on eligibility, and ensures that candidates who clearly do not meet basic criteria do not waste time and money submitting an application.

All applications submitted using the AINP online portal on or after October 1, 2020 are subject to a $500 processing fee. The application fee is non-refundable once an application has been submitted. The fee covers the cost of processing the application and is required whether a nomination certificate is issued or not.

**Consult with us directly for more specific info on any of the programmes offered under Alberta PNP**

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