The AINP is an economic immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta with the Government of Canada’s department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It supports Alberta’s economic growth by attracting and retaining work-ready immigrants to the province.
1. Strategic Recruitment Stream ( without employer )
- Compulsory and Optional Trades Category
You may qualify if you are a temporary foreign worker and have a valid trade certificate in a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta issued or recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT)
- Engineering Occupations Category
You may qualify if you are a temporary foreign worker and have Alberta work experience in an eligible engineering occupation.
- Post-Graduate Worker Category
You may qualify, if you have a Post-Graduation Work Permit, are currently working in Alberta, and have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Alberta.
2. Employer-Driven Stream (Apply with your employer under one of three different category options)
- Skilled Worker Category
You may qualify, if you have been offered a permanent and full-time job by an Alberta employer in an eligible skilled occupation. Candidate will need a proof of LMO or proof of exemption from LMO if applicable.
- International Graduate Category
You may qualify if you recently graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada, have a Post-Graduation Work Permit, and have been offered a permanent and full-time job by an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.
- Self-Employed Farmer Stream
You may qualify if you have the financial resources and farm management experience to purchase and establish a farm in Alberta.
The following are NOT eligible to apply to the AINP:
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