Alberta PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) at Kitchener Public Library (Central), 85 Queen St N Meeting Room D Kitchener

Alberta:

The AINP is an economic immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta with the Government of Canada’s department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It supports Alberta’s economic growth by attracting and retaining work-ready immigrants to the province.

Individuals nominated by the Government of Alberta, together with their spouse/common-law partner and dependent children, can apply for permanent residence through IRCC as a provincial nominee. IRCC makes final decisions on all permanent resident applications.

The AINP offers options for both skilled and semi-skilled workers.

You may be able to apply on your own, or with your employer.

Strategic Recruitment Stream:

Apply on your own (without an employer) under one of three different category options:

-Compulsory and Optional Trades Category: You may qualify if you are a temporary foreign worker and have a valid trade certificate in a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta issued or recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).

-Engineering Occupations Category: You may qualify if you are a temporary foreign worker and have Alberta work experience in an eligible engineering occupation. Learn more: Engineering Occupations Category

-Post-Graduate Worker Category: You may qualify, if you have a Post-Graduation Work Permit, are currently working in Alberta, and have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Alberta. Changes were made to this category on September 27, 2013.

Employer-Driven Stream:

Apply with your employer under one of three different category options:

-Skilled Worker Category: You may qualify, if you have been offered a permanent and full-time job by an Alberta employer in an eligible skilled occupation.

-International Graduate Category: You may qualify if you recently graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada, have a Post-Graduation Work Permit, and have been offered a permanent and full-time job by an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.