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March 29, 2024
AAIP- Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
- By Access 2 Canada
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have skills to fill job shortages or be planning to buy or start a business in Alberta. They must also be able to provide for their families. The program is run by the governments of Alberta and Canada.
Stream for workers:
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers three streams for foreign workers in Alberta:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: This stream is for candidates living and working in Alberta with a job offer from an Alberta employer. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to apply for an AAIP nomination.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: This stream targets candidates with profiles in the federal Express Entry pool that align with minimum requirements and provincial priorities. The stream includes pathways for healthcare professionals, technology workers, and others based on sector and occupational priorities.
- Rural Renewal Stream: Communities must apply for and receive designation to participate in this stream. Temporary foreign workers with a job offer from an employer in a designated community can apply for an AAIP nomination with an endorsement letter from the community. Additionally, refugees under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) can be endorsed by a non-governmental referral partner to apply for the AAIP.
The eligibility criteria for each of the three streams for foreign workers in Alberta under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP):
- Alberta Opportunity Stream:
- Currently living and working in Alberta with a valid work permit.
- Have a full-time, permanent job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.
- Meet minimum language (CLB 4) and education requirements.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream:
- Have a profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
- Meet federal Express Entry program requirements.
- Have a job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.
- Meet minimum language (CLB 5) and education requirements.
- Rural Renewal Stream:
- Have a job offer from an employer in a designated rural community in Alberta.
- Obtain an endorsement letter from the designated community.
- Meet minimum language (CLB 4) and education requirements.
- Demonstrate intention to live and work in the designated community.
Streams for entrepreneurs:
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) offers four streams for entrepreneurs planning to live in Alberta and start or buy a business:
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is designed for entrepreneurs who are interested in starting a new business or buying an existing business in a rural community in Alberta. To qualify, candidates need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and meet the eligibility criteria, including having a viable business idea and the necessary funds to establish or purchase the business.
- Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is aimed at international graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who wish to start their own business or buy an existing one in the province. Candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and meet the program requirements, including demonstrating their commitment to establishing a successful business in Alberta.
- Farm Stream: The Farm Stream is for experienced farmers who want to buy or start a farm in Alberta. To be eligible, candidates must have experience in farm management and operations, as well as the financial resources to establish or purchase a farm in the province. Applicants need to demonstrate their farming experience, knowledge of Alberta’s agricultural industry, and their plans for the farm’s operation and development.
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream: This stream is for foreign graduates who have obtained a degree from a post-secondary institution outside Canada and wish to launch a start-up enterprise or innovative business in Alberta. Candidates must work with a designated agency to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and meet the program requirements, including having a viable business concept and the ability to contribute to Alberta’s economic development and innovation.
The eligibility criteria for each of the four entrepreneur streams in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) for Alberta:
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream:
- Plan to live in a rural Alberta community.
- Have a viable business plan.
- Meet language and education requirements.
- Demonstrate the financial ability to start or buy a business.
- Graduate Entrepreneur Stream:
- Graduated from an approved Alberta post-secondary institution.
- Plan to live in Alberta.
- Have a viable business plan.
- Meet language and financial requirements.
- Farm Stream:
- Have farm management skills and experience.
- Plan to purchase or start a farm in Alberta.
- Have a viable business plan.
- Meet language and financial requirements.
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream:
- Have a foreign degree.
- Plan to live in Alberta.
- Have a viable business concept.
- Meet language and financial requirements.
For all streams, candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and be invited to apply.
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