The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) nominates skilled workers and entrepreneurs for permanent residence in Alberta through various streams targeting job shortages and business opportunities.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration initiative jointly run by Alberta and Canada that nominates individuals for permanent residence based on their skills or business plans to address labour shortages or start businesses in Alberta. The program includes multiple streams for workers and entrepreneurs, including pathways for health care professionals, technology workers, and rural community renewal. Nominees can apply for permanent residence with their families through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- AAIP offers multiple application streams including Tourism and Hospitality, Alberta Opportunity, Alberta Express Entry, Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Rural Renewal, Rural Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur, Farm, and Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur streams.
- A new worker expression of interest system was implemented as of September 30, 2024, for worker streams.
- Applicants must include all required documents to avoid processing delays.
- Employers and agencies are prohibited from charging fees for job offers; complaints can be reported to Alberta Employment Standards or the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.
- Nominees can apply for permanent residence with their spouse/common-law partner and dependent children through IRCC.
- Introduction of a new worker expression of interest system effective September 30, 2024.
- Clarification that employer fees for job offers are illegal and enforcement support is available.
- Foreign workers living or planning to live and work in Alberta with job offers in eligible sectors.
- Entrepreneurs intending to start or buy businesses in Alberta, including rural communities and graduates from Alberta or foreign post-secondary institutions.
- Health care professionals, technology workers, and police occupations aligned with provincial priorities.
- Applicants must review the document checklist and submit all required documents.
- Expressions of Interest are required for certain entrepreneur streams.
- Applicants with profiles in IRCC's Express Entry pool aligned with Alberta priorities may be invited to apply for nomination.
- Contact Alberta government information line at 310-0000 for assistance regarding illegal employer fees.
- New worker expression of interest system effective September 30, 2024.