About the Alberta PNP
Alberta – one of Canada’s most scenic provinces, and home to the bustling urban city of Calgary – has emerged as a popular immigration hub amongst foreign nationals seeking to enhance their quality of life and enjoy the rewarding benefits of permanent residence in Canada.
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is managed by the provincial government in collaboration with the federal government. The Alberta government nominates qualified foreign nationals to permanently reside in the province – with eligible family members, if any.
Subsequently, nominees must apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – either through a paper based process or online via the Canada Express Entry System. Aspirants can obtain a nomination by applying through any of the following categories:
NOC Code |
Occupations |
Skill Level |
6311 |
Food Service Supervisors |
B |
6211 |
Retail Sales Supervisors |
B |
6315 |
Cleaning Supervisors |
B |
7284 |
Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers |
B |
1241 |
Administrative assistants |
B |
631 |
Restaurant and Food Services Managers |
0 |
621 |
Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers |
0 |
6421 |
Retail Salespersons |
C |
1221 |
Administrative Officers |
B |
Eligibility Requirements for the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program
The eligibility requirements and application procedures are different for each stream. For instance, the Express Entry stream requires candidates to demonstrate their ability to contribute to Alberta’s economic development or showcase strong ties to the province, and create an Express Entry profile by fulfilling the requirements of the relevant federal Canada Express Entry Process.
If you wish to apply for Alberta PNP directly from the federal Express Entry system, then you must meet the following eligibility criteria. Alberta may select the most eligible applicants and issue them a Notification of Interest letter.
Successful applicants with a Notification of Interest letter from Alberta must send a copy of the letter along with other documents to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) within two weeks of receiving it.
You may receive a Notification of Interest letter from Alberta, if:
Factors that boost your chances of receiving an NOI from Alberta
Fulfilling one of the following factors may increase your likelihood of receiving a Notification of Interest letter:
Alberta Occupation in-Demand List 2023
Skilled workers applying for Canada immigration under the Alberta Opportunity Stream must ensure that their occupation is in-demand in Alberta. The Alberta Occupation in Demand List indicates skills shortages in Alberta’s job market, which cannot be satisfied by the residents and citizens currently living in the province. Thus, the AINP invites overseas skilled workers to fulfill these shortages. Most occupations listed under National Occupational Classification Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A, B, C or D, are in-demand in Alberta.
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