In January 2018 Alberta received a small increase in its federal government allocation for 2018 under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). This program is comprised of three streams: :
Alberta is currently in the process of overhauling the AINP, although the changes had to be delayed after they were originally planned for a launch on January 2, 2018. A provincial statement said further consultation with stakeholders was required, and that applications would be accepted under the old structure in the meantime. Under the changes, a new Alberta Opportunity Stream will replace the current Employer-Driven Stream and Strategic Recruitment Stream.
This means the AINP will accept applications under two streams only: the new Alberta Opportunity Stream and the existing Self-Employed Farmer Stream. Furthermore, a new Alberta Express Entry Stream will allow the province to nominate candidates who will then apply through the federal Canada Express Entry System. The province has reassured candidates that those already in the queue for processing will be assessed under the eligibility criteria that were in place at the time the application was received.
At the time of your application, you must be working in an eligible occupation in Alberta. Most occupations under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A, B, C, and D are eligible under the AINP.
At the time of your application:
At the time of your application, you must have minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 4 for all disciplines in English or French for the majority of NOC codes. If you apply under NOC code 3413 (nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates), the minimum language score rises to 7.
At the time of your application, you must have completed a minimum Canadian high school diploma or equivalent, verified through an Educational Credential Assessment. You do not require an ECA if your degree, diploma or certificate is from a recognized Canadian institution, or if you have work experience that qualifies you for the AINP in a compulsory or optional trade.
At the time of your application, you must have either:
At the time of your application:
At the time of your application, you must meet a minimum gross annual income level based on your family size. A family can include:
Dependent children must be under the age of 22 and not have a spouse or common-law partner, or 22 or older and are unable to be financially self-sufficient since before the age of 22 due to a physical or mental condition
To qualify under the Self-Employed Farmer Stream, the applicant must have:
To find out if you are eligible and to go over any specific details, please contact us.
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