Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program formerly known as Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is one of the Provincial Nominee Program for Canada Immigration. Alberta is one of the stunning cities with a great blend of nature and standard of living which inspires many people to migrate to that city. It is economically the strongest province in Canada, acquiring the biggest part of its economy is based on natural resources. It is located in Western Canada with an outstanding infrastructure.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is designed for the skilled and experienced immigrants; this program is a joint venture of the A.A.I.P. and I.R.C.C. (Immigration, Refugee, Citizenship Canada).
Further, if you are nominated through the program, you can apply for permanent residency along with your spouse or partner, and your children who depend on you.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Strategic Recruitment Stream
1. Compulsory and Optional Trades Category:
In this category, the applicant should be a foreign worker with trade certification which is essential or optional trade-in A.A.I.T. (Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training).
2. Engineering Occupational Category:
Under this category, an applicant can apply if he/she has temporary work experience in the province of Alberta in a similar field.
3. Post Graduate Worker Category:
If the prospective want to apply under this stream, he/she must have done post-secondary education from Alberta or have a Post-Graduation work permit in Alberta.
Employer-Driven Stream
1. Skilled Worker Category:
Under this stream, an applicant must have a full-time job offer letter in hand from the employer of Alberta in a required skilled category.
2. International Graduate Category:
The candidate applying in this stream must have a degree/diploma from the certified institute of Canada and have a job offer from an Alberta Employer.
3. Semi-Skilled Worker Category:
The candidate must have received a full-time job offer letter from the employer of Alberta in a required semi-skilled occupation.
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
Candidate applying for this category must have sufficient fund, and experience in the farming to buy or set up a farm in Alberta.
Eligibility Criteria for AAIP:
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program works in coordination with the Federal government to send an invitation to the nominated skilled foreign workers the opportunity to settle permanently in the Alberta province of Canada. The individuals expecting to receive an invitation from the Alberta province are expected to score at least 67 points in the point system of the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System Grid. The candidate has to verify whether or not their expected occupation is mentioned in the occupation list of Alberta, after confirming their eligibility. Below mentioned points calculator table gives a brief description of the points required to get nominated:
Factor 1: Language Proficiency
| a | Speaking | listening | reading | writing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Level 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Below Level 7 | Not eligible to apply | ||||
Factor 2: Educational Qualifications
| education | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent | 25 |
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Master’s level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and 2.Licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
23 |
| Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent | 22 |
| Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
| Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 19 |
| One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 15 |
| Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 5 |
Factor3: Work Experience
| Duration of work experience | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 or more years | 15 |
Factor4: AGE
| AGE (in years) | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18-35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47 or Older | 0 |
Factor 5 : ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA
| IF | ANd | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit | A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer | 10 |
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Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under:- 1.An international agreement or 2.A federal-provincial agreement |
Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer | 10 |
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Applicant currently do not: · Have a work permit, or · Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa OR Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job; OR Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement |
The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA |
10 |
Factor 6 : ADAPTABILITY
| ADAPTABILITY FACTORs | Points awarded |
|---|---|
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Arranged employment (principal applicant only) Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment |
5 |
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Candidate’s previous study in Ontario Candidate completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province 1.NOC 2011 Skill Level A, and2.Licensed by a provincial regulatory body |
5 |
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Spouse or common-law partner’s previous study in the province Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full-study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario |
5 |
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Candidate’s Previous work in Ontario Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province: · In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A or B; and · With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada |
5 |
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Spouse or common-law partner’s previous work in Ontario Candidate’s spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province |
5 |
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Relatives in Ontario Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older |
5 |
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Spouse or common-law partner’s language proficiency Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing) |
5 |
Occupations Under Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
| OCCUPATION IN-DEMAND LIST | NOC |
|---|---|
| Food Service Supervisors | 6311 |
| Retail Sales Supervisors | 6211 |
| Transport Truck Drivers | 7511 |
| Cleaning Supervisors | 6315 |
| Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers | 7284 |
| Administrative assistants | 1241 |
| Restaurant and Food Services Managers | 631 |
| Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers | 621 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6421 |
| Administrative Officers | 1221 |