ALBERTA PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM

Alberta is ranked as the fourth largest province in 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

Ineligible Occupations for AINP

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/diplomas).

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 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.

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.

  • 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.

Self-Employed Farmer Stream

The self-Employed Farmer stream calls for the following criteria.

Ineligible Occupations for AINP

In addition, always refer to Ineligible occupations before applying for Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

Our team at Canary Immigration Consulting Services is committed to helping our clients with correct guidance starting from day one till the end.

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