The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is committed to ensuring fairness and accountability by combating fraud. Fraudulent activities include providing false or misleading information or documents in applications. Suspected fraud can be reported confidentially to the AAIP Program Integrity and Anti-Fraud unit, which investigates allegations and collaborates with other agencies as needed. Penalties for fraud include application bans and legal actions.

• AAIP is committed to maintaining program integrity and addressing fraudulent activities.
• Fraud includes providing false or misleading information or counterfeit documents in AAIP applications, such as fake job offers, altered passports, visas, educational or language certificates, and false work experience or investment details.
• Suspected fraud should be reported to the AAIP Program Integrity and Anti-Fraud unit with as many details as possible, including names, addresses, birth dates, and case numbers.
• Reports are handled confidentially under the Access to Information Act and Protection of Privacy Act; anonymous reports are accepted.
• After a report is submitted, an investigation is conducted and may involve collaboration with other government agencies.
• Individuals involved in fraud may face penalties including up to a 5-year application ban and legal actions under Alberta law.
• For fraud outside AAIP jurisdiction, reports can be made to IRCC, CBSA, ESDC, or other relevant agencies.
• Complaints against employers, immigration consultants, or lawyers can be directed to Alberta Employment Standards, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, or provincial law societies respectively.

• No new policy changes announced; emphasis on reporting and investigating fraud to maintain program integrity.

• Applicants, employers, immigration representatives, and stakeholders involved in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

• Not applicable; this notice pertains to reporting fraud within AAIP applications.

• Published February 19, 2026

• https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program-reporting-fraud