Collection: AINP Alberta Immigration Programs

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration program that nominates individuals who wish to become permanent residents in Alberta. Nominated applicants must possess the skills to meet labor shortages or plan to acquire or start a business in Alberta. They must also be able to provide for their family. The program is administered by the Alberta government and the Government of Canada.

If you are nominated through the program, you can apply for permanent resident status along with your spouse or partner under the cohabitation law, and dependent children.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages applications for permanent residency. The Canadian government also makes the final decision on these applications.

Streams for workers

AAIP has four streams for foreign workers who are living and working in Alberta, or plan to live and work there:

• Tourism and Hospitality Stream
• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Alberta Express Entry Stream (Alberta Express Entry)
• Rural Renewal Stream

Most applicants under AAIP's labor streams must meet the requirements for a job offer in Alberta and the requirements for the employer.

Streams for entrepreneurs

AAIP has four streams for entrepreneurs who plan to live in Alberta and buy or start a business in the province:

• Rural Entrepreneur Stream
• Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Farm Stream
• Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream