AINP Overview

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have skills to fill job shortages or be planning to buy or start a business in Alberta. They must also be able to provide for their families. The program is run by the governments of Alberta and Canada.

If you are nominated through the program, you may apply for permanent residence status together with your spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada manages applications for permanent residence. The federal government also makes final decisions on these applications.

Streams for Workers

• Alberta Opportunity Stream

  Qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer can apply for an AINP nomination.

• Alberta Express Entry Stream

  Qualified candidates with an Express Entry profile may be invited by AINP to apply for nomination for permanent residence.

Streams for Entrepreneurs

The AINP has 3 streams for entrepreneurs who plan to live in Alberta and buy or start a business in the province:

• Self-Employed Farmer Stream

  Experienced farmers who plan to buy or start a farm in Alberta can apply for permanent residence.

• Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream

  Foreign graduates from outside of Canada can apply for permanent residence.