Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: Canada's PR option explained
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is a provincial initiative designed to nominate individuals for permanent residency in Alberta, targeting those with skills to address labor shortages or who intend to establish or purchase a business in the province. The program is administered jointly by the Alberta government and the federal government of Canada.
Successful nominees, along with their spouse or common-law partner and dependent children, can apply for permanent residency status through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which makes the final decision on all applications.
Streams for Workers and Entrepreneurs
AAIP offers two main pathways for prospective immigrants: for skilled workers and entrepreneurs. Each pathway has specific streams tailored to different profiles.
Streams for Workers
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- Alberta Opportunity Stream: Launched in June 2018, this stream is for foreign nationals already working in Alberta who have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer. Candidates must meet specific criteria related to work experience, job offer, language proficiency, and education.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: Also launched in June 2018, this stream allows Alberta to select candidates from the federal Express Entry pool who demonstrate strong ties to the province and can contribute to regional economic development. Candidates nominated through this stream receive an additional 600 points to their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS)
