Alberta PNP: A complete guide to settle in Alberta in 2023

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Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

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What is the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program?

Alberta is among the highly renowned provinces in Canada for immigrants. Alberta PNP or Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program can be your pathway for obtaining Canada PR Visa. You can then receive Canadian Citizenship in 3 years.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program – AINP

Alberta PNP or Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program is the Provincial Nominee Program of the Alberta Province. The Government of Alberta chooses immigrants depending on the labor market and economic needs of the province through AINP. The chief immigration categories under AINP are:

  • Alberta Opportunity Stream
    1. The Strategic Recruitment Stream
    2. The Employer-Driven Stream
  • Alberta Express Entry Stream
  • The Self-employed Farmer Stream
    1. Candidates are working in an occupation exempted under LMIA
    2. Candidates possess PGWP - Work Permit Post-graduation
  • Temporary Resident status in Canada
  • Been working in an occupation accepted under AINP
  • Work experience for the job you wish to file an application for
  • The results for language test have to be from TEF/CELPIP/IELTS
  • Certificate of education from an institution at the Post-secondary level

    or

  • 2 Years Diploma
  • or

  • Graduate/Undergraduate Degree
  • 1-year work experience full-time in the Alberta province in the past 18 months
  • or

  • 2 years of work experience full-time in the Alberta province in the past 30 months
  • Adequate funds for settling in Canada

What are the Eligibility Conditions for the applicant and employer for the Skilled Worker Category?

Eligibility Conditions for Alberta PNP Skilled Worker stream for applicants and employers are as follows:

Overseas Worker Applicants:
  • Have to specify the intention to settle and work permanently in Alberta
  • Have a lawful Work Visa if residing in Alberta while submitting the application
  • Possess experience and education in the chosen occupation for application
  • Evidence of lawful status
  • The employer in Alberta:

  • The offer of employment has to fulfill the standards for employment as specified by the Government of Alberta
  • The employer has to be registered in Canada
  • The offer of the job has to be included under NOC Skill Level 0, B, or A
  • The offer of employment needs to have an authentic LMIA - Labor Market Impact Assessment
  • The employer has to demonstrate efforts for hiring from Alberta and Canada prior to accepting applicants not residing in Alberta

What are the Eligibility Conditions for the Alberta PNP Category International Graduate?

  • Have a lawful PGWP: Post-graduate Work Permit
  • Must demonstrate the intention to settle and work in Alberta
  • Have to submit the test results for language proficiency if submitting the application under C NOC Level Occupation
  • Have to obtain graduation with a Degree, Certificate, or Diploma under qualified and registered institutions for education in Canada or Alberta (the course must have a duration of a minimum of 1 year)
  • Must possess an offer of a job from the employer in Alberta providing nomination for Alberta PNP
  • The offer of the job has to be full-time and permanent

What are the eligibility conditions for the programs under the Stream Self-employed Farmer?

The eligibility conditions for the Stream Self-employed Farmer are as follows:

  • A plan for business in the province of Alberta
  • Evidence of skills in farm management
  • Evidence that the institution in Canada is ready to be the investor
  • NCLC and CLB 4 for skills in language
  • Completing High School and a Certificate of Diploma that is on par with the educational standards in Alberta
  • Have an annual income of a minimum of $ 23, 392
  • Have the ability to invest a minimum of $ 500,000
  • Have a minimum of $ 500,000 net worth

What are the documents necessary for applying under the Alberta PNP or Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program?

  • Authentic Passport
  • Completely filled application from having a signature
  • Work Visa
  • Certificate of Birth
  • Proof of address
  • Certificate of Marriage
  • Certificate of Police Clearance
  • Test results of language skills – CELPIP/ IELTS or TEF/ TCF
  • LMIA - Labor Market Impact Assessment
  • ECA - Educational Credential Assessment Report
  • If required, a letter of reference from the employer
  • Letter of Employment
  • Statement of Income
  • Evidence of Funds

How to apply for Alberta PNP?

You can submit an application for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program in two diverse methods:

Method 1

Step 1: Confirm the eligibility requirements for the chosen AINP immigration stream

Step 2: Create a profile online in the pool of Express Entry candidates

Step 3: Provide the required documents

Step 4: The application is included in the pool of Express Entry candidates

Step 5: The AINP will now assess the profiles in the pool of Express Entry candidates

Step 6: You can receive the Notification of Interest – NOI from Alberta

Step 7: You have to file the full application by the specified deadline after receiving the NO

Step 8: The notification will be shared with you online through the Express Entry portal

Step 9: You have to then endorse the nomination from Alberta province

Step 10: 600 Extra points will be added to your CRS score after you accept the nomination

Step 11: You have to now file the Expression of Interest - EOI

Step 12: Candidates are chosen from the draw held under Express Entry

Step 13: Invitation to Apply or ITA is then offered

Method 2

Step 1: Confirm the eligibility requirements for the chosen AINP immigration stream

Step 2: You have to now file the Expression of Interest – EOI

Step 3: You can submit an application for Canada PR Visa if you receive the nomination from AINP

Step 4: You have to now Create a profile online in the pool of Express Entry candidates for the Canada PR Visa

Step 5: You have to now submit the documents and credentials linked with the nomination from the Alberta province under Express Entry

What is the duration required for processing immigration applications under Alberta PNP?

Alberta PNP processing time varies based on the immigration sub-category that you have selected

The processing times for immigration applications under various sub-streams are as follows:

  • AINP Category Skilled Worker – a minimum of 1 month
  • AINP Category Semi-skilled Worker - a minimum of 4 months
  • AINP Category International Graduates - a minimum of 1 month
  • AINP Category Engineering Occupations - a minimum of 1 month
  • AINP Category Optional and Compulsory Trades- a minimum of 1 month

The candidates who are successful in their applications are offered invitations to apply for a nomination from the province in the subsequent Alberta PNP draw.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

The Alberta PNP is a nomination scheme based on points. To apply for the Alberta PNP, you must have a federal points score of 67/100. These points are calculated based on your age, qualification, skilled job experience, language competence (IELTS, French), adaptability, and pre-arranged employment.

You have a Comprehensive Ranking System score of at least 300.

Alberta is frequently regarded as one of the simplest jurisdictions in Canada to obtain PR due to its low CRS requirement.

Can I apply for the Alberta PNP if I don't have a job offer? Yes. Four of Alberta's five immigration streams do not require a job offer. Having a job offer, on the other hand, may improve your prospects under the Alberta Fast Entry Stream.

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