Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates.
Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry.
About the AAIP
Alberta’s provincial nomination program is called the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). This program features eight pathways that allow those seeking to become Canadian permanent residents to be nominated for permanent resident status by the provincial government. The province puts more emphasis on attracting entrepreneurs than other Canadian provinces.
What is a provincial nomination?
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is designed to help provinces attract immigrants who can support local labour force needs.
If a candidate meets the specific criteria of a provincial immigration stream and is nominated by a province, then they can submit an application for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). All Canadian provinces have a PNP with the exceptions of Quebec, which operates its own immigration programs, and the territory of Nunavut.
