Located in Western Canada, Alberta has one of Canada's fastest-growing economies and one of the most popular destinations for immigrants to Canada. Through an agreement with the government of Canada, the province plays an increased role in selecting immigrants who will settle in the province, with the Alberta Ministry of Employment Immigration and Industry involved in decision making when it comes to attracting immigrants and nominating for immigration individuals who possess skills that are needed in Alberta.

 

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have the skills and abilities to fill job shortages in Alberta, and be able to provide for their families. Through this program, prospective immigrants with the skills and experience targeted by the province may receive an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate, which will speed up the overall immigration process. The program is run by both the Alberta government and the federal government.

If a person is nominated through the program, they may apply for permanent residence status together with their spouse or common-law partner and dependent children. This application for permanent residence is managed by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada. The federal government makes final decisions on these applications.

Program nominees must meet the following federal checks to be eligible for a permanent resident visa:

 

• medical

• criminal

• security
   

The AINP consists of the following immigration streams:

 

  Alberta Opportunity Stream

  Alberta Express Entry Stream

 Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream