Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)#
The AAIP allows Alberta to nominate individuals for permanent residence who have the skills and abilities to fill labor shortages in the province.
Program Streams#
Alberta Opportunity Stream: For foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer.
Alberta Express Entry Stream: For candidates with an Express Entry profile who have strong ties to Alberta or who can help support the government’s economic development and diversification priorities.
Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway: For Express Entry candidates working in Alberta’s tech industry.
Rural Renewal Stream: For workers with a job offer from an employer in a designated rural Alberta community.
Application Process#
Determine Eligibility: Review the specific requirements for each stream.
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): For certain streams, submit an EOI to indicate your interest.
Receive a Notification of Interest (NOI): Selected candidates receive an NOI from the province.
Submit Application: Complete and submit the application within the specified timeframe.
Nomination: If approved, receive a provincial nomination to apply for permanent residence.
For detailed information, visit the official AAIP website: ([alberta.ca](https://www.alberta.ca/aaip.aspx))