ALBERTA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM
Alberta is ranked as fourth largest province of Canada. There are 3 streams available for an applicant to apply under Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) with their respective requirements to meet.
- Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
Eligible applicants must have a valid work permit in their respective occupations whereas post-graduation work permit holders must show educational credentials (degrees/diploma).
Occupation
An occupation that fits your previous work experience under National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A, B, C and D is eligible to apply.
Language
- Language of English or French is considered via Canadian Benchmark (CLB).
- Minimum test score of 4 for each English and French language is required.
- For nurse aides, orderlies and patient service jobs, the AINP requires minimum score of CLB of 7 for English or NCLC of 7 for French language.
- Job applicants of NOC 0, A or B occupation, require minimum of CLB 5 for each English or French languages.
- Official test scores must not be older than 2 years at the time of your application.
Education
Eligible applicants must have completed high school education in self country of origin. Post-Graduation Work Permit holders must meet additional education and occupation requirements in relation to the field of study in Alberta.
Work Experience
- The current occupation must match your work experience at the time of your application with following minimum work experience.
- 6 months full-time work experience in case of Post-Graduation work permit holders within the last 18 months.
- 12 months full-time work experience within the last 18 months before applying.
- 24 months of full-time work experience in Canada and/or abroad within the last 30 months of an application. The experience gained can be a combination of work in Alberta, in Canada and/or abroad.
Alberta Express Entry Stream
The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows applicants qualified under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry system.
- Applicants will receive a notification of interest before they can apply.
- Applicants showing strong facts towards the economic development for Alberta will receive a Notification of Interest.
- Qualified candidates will then be selected from Express Entry pool.
- Also international graduates are considered under express entry stream.
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Self-Employed Farmer stream calls for following criteria.
- Minimum investment of CDN $500,000 for equity, also proving to invest more than the minimum.
- Applicants having farm management skills is must.
- Proof of education, training, work experience and financial documents of an existing farm work.
- Proposed farm business plan for Alberta.
- Proof that any Canadian financial institution will finance your plan.
Ineligible Occupations for AINP
In addition, always refer to Ineligible occupations before applying for Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
- Ministers/legislators
- School principals/administrators
- Secondary/elementary/kindergarten school teachers
- Community managers or correctional services
- Fire fighting chiefs/staffs
- Escort/massage parlor services
- Religion based services
- Writers/authors
- Musicians
- Actors/comedians
- Painters or related artists
- Court officers and justices of the peace
- Dental laboratory assistants/bench workers
- Athletes
- Real estate agents
- Home child care providers
- Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
- Casino occupations
- Taxi/limousine drivers Hunters
- Amusement, recreation park or sports event operators/attendants
- Harvest laborers
- Grounds maintenance laborers
- Aquaculture/marine harvest laborers
- Mine laborers
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