Alberta, a province located in western Canada, holds a significant appeal for immigrants seeking new opportunities and a high standard of living. Known for its strong economy, Alberta offers abundant job prospects in various sectors, particularly in the oil and gas industry, agriculture, technology, and healthcare. The province boasts a relatively low population density, which translates to a lower cost of living and a more relaxed pace of life compared to larger cities.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
There are two primary programs to get a Canadian PR for a foreign national.
1. Alberta Express Entry Stream
This is also the EASIEST PROGRAM to get the Canadian PR for a foreign national.
Candidates are selected from Federal Express Entry pool to apply under Alberta Express Entry stream. Federal Express Entry candidates with CRS score 300 may be selected with notification for the Alberta Express Entry stream. Provincial Nomination increases an Applicant’s CRS score by 600 points.
Steps
- Express Entry Profile in Federal Express Entry Pool
- Notification of Interest (NOI) Letter
- obtaining from AAIP via the Government of Canada Express profile
- sending NOI letter copy to AAIP stating an interest in applying to the AAIP within 2 weeks of receiving the NOI letter
- Determination made by the AAIP on minimum eligibility criteria to apply
- Those who met the minimum eligibility criteria receive an Invitation to Submit an application
You may be ineligible if the following applies to you:
- Refugee Claimant
- An individual subject to the Removal process
- An individual involved in a Federal Appeal
- An individual with an active nomination under any AAIP stream
- An individual subject to Misrepresentation under a previous AAIP application
2. Accelerated Tech Pathway for Tech Workers
This immigration stream requires an active Express Entry profile in the Federal Express Entry pool with a CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) score of 300.
Eligible Occupation:
You may be ineligible if the following applies to you:
- Refugee Claimant
- An individual subject to Removal process
- An individual involved in Federal Appeal
- An individual with active nomination under any AAIP stream
- An individual subject to Misrepresentation under previous AAIP application
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May 20, 2023
