Alberta( PNP)

The province of Alberta is located in the west of Canada. Alberta is spread over an area of 661,848 km2, which makes it the fourth-largest province of Canada. This province includes 19 cities, which are home to 4.371 million people. In this article, we will be discussing the pathways that you must know if you are aspiring to move to Alberta.
Immigrating to Canada is considered a great opportunity all over the world, particularly because of the experiences and opportunities Canada has to offer. Canada welcomes millions of immigrants every year from all over the world.

The major immigration programs under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) are:

Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS):

• The Employer-Driven Stream
• The Strategic Recruitment Stream

The Self-employed Farmer Stream

Alberta Express Entry Stream

What are the eligibility criteria of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

The eligibility criteria of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) depend on the specific subcategory of the immigration stream.

You are eligible to apply for Alberta Opportunity Stream if you have:

• Valid work permit obtained through Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• A valid work permit is not required in case:
• Applicants have an LMIA exempt occupation
• Applicants have a post-graduation work permit:
• Status of temporary resident in Canada
• Work in an occupation that is accepted by AINP
• Work experience for the job you want to apply
• Language test results that must score at least 5 for CLB and NCLC (in some cases 7 is also required)
• The language skill results must be from IELTS/CELPIP/TEF
• Educational certificate from a post-secondary institution, a diploma for two years Or an undergraduate/ graduate degree
• Full-time work experience of 12 months within 18 months in Alberta province
  Or Full-time work experience of 24 months within 30 months in Canada
• Enough funds to settle in Canada

These three immigration streams are explained below in detail:

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is an economic immigration program that nominates foreigners and allows them to reside permanently in Canada. This program is offered by the government of Alberta. The Alberta Opportunity Stream is a part of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. Alberta Opportunity Stream primarily focuses on foreigners who are already working in Alberta and have a full-time employment offer from their employer (A Canadian National). To benefit from this program, the candidate must have the required skills and education to fill the job shortage in the province. The candidate must also be financially able to support his/her family.

The Alberta Express Entry Stream is also a part of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. This program basically gives the province the authority of nominating foreigners from the Federal Government’s Express Entry System and then inviting them to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The exact criteria for nominating the foreign nationals have not been disclosed by the government, although the province as assured that every express entry candidate will be considered. The foreign nationals cannot apply in this program directly; they’ll be invited by the province of Alberta.

The Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream is also a part of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. The Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream is jointly operated by Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. This program focuses on well-trained and experienced farmers who want to settle in Alberta and operate their farms there. The candidates who are selected for this program will be required to submit a comprehensive application containing every detail of their experience in this particular field, and accurate details of what type of farm they plan to own and launch in Alberta.

What are the documents required to apply under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program?

• Valid passport
• Fully completed and signed application form
• Work permit
• Birth certificate
• Address proof
• Marriage certificate (if present)
• Police clearance certificate
• Language skills results (For English – IELTS/CELPIP and for French – TCF/TEF)
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
• Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
• Employee reference letter (if needed)
• Employment letter
• Statement of Earnings
• Proof of funds

Step 1: Check the eligibility criteria.

Step 2: You must create an Express Entry profile

Step 3: Submit the necessary documents

Step 4: The application reaches the Express Entry pool

Step 5: Here, Alberta reviews the profiles of the various applicants

Step 6: You can get the NOI (Notification of Interest) from Alberta

Step 7: After receiving the NOI, you must submit a complete application within a specific time period

Step 8: You will get the notification via the Express Entry portal

Step 9: Then, you have to accept the provincial nomination

Step 10: After you accept it, 600 points get added to the CRS score

Step 11: The candidate must now submit the EOI (Expression of Interest)

Step 12: Candidates are selected from the Express Entry draw

Step 13: Then, the ITA (Invitation to Apply) is issued

Step 1: You can search for suitable immigration programs by looking at the eligibility criteria

Step 2: Then, you can send an EOI (Expression of Interest)

Step 3: If you get the nomination, you can then apply for permanent residency

Step 4: For the Canada PR, you have to now create an Express Entry profile

Step 5: Now, you must upload the credentials related to provincial nomination in Express Entry

What is the cost of applying to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program?

The cost of applying to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is $0. But, the applicants have to pay the fees given below.

• Right of Permanent Residence Fee –  CAD 500
• Processing Fee –  CAD 550
• Dependent child –  CAD 225

How long does it take to get Alberta PNP?

The time to get Alberta PNP depends on the sub-stream that you have applied under.

The various processing times are given in the table below.

• Skilled Worker Category – One month (at least)
• Semi-skilled Worker Category – Four months (at least)
• International Graduates Category -One month (at least)
• Engineering Occupations Category – One month (at least)
• Compulsory and Optional Trades Category – One month (at least)

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