Alberta Immigration Nominees Programs
Alberta, the land of vast oil reserves and booming industry. Located on top of these resources is Alberta’s provincial government, which has positioned this area as one that produces agricultural produce for Canada and provides many jobs in not just farming communities across western provinces.

Their immigration streams are divided into:
1. Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is a new immigration program that targets foreign nationals already working in Canada and who have an official offer of employment from their Canadian employer. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements regarding work experience, job offers, language proficiency, and education levels.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirement | |
Express Entry Profile | No |
Connection to Province | Work Experience |
Language Proficiency | CLB 4 |
Level of Education | High School |
Job Offer | Yes |
Work Experience | 12 months, minimum |
Investment Requirement | No |
Work Experience: All candidates must prove that they have the farm management skills for a farm in Alberta. AINP requires all applicants to submit financial documents of their existing farming business along with training, proof of education, and work experience related to farm management.
Investment: All candidates must be able to invest a minimum of CAD 500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta. To prove this, candidates must have a minimum net worth of at least CAD 500,000.
Alberta Application Process
The newly-launched Alberta Express Entry stream is only open to candidates with active profiles in the federal pool. Candidates will be considered for nomination and supported by a team of experts at AINP, seeking those best suited for regional economic development opportunities across the province.
All petitions submitted using the AINP online portal on or after the date will cost you a $500 processing expense. The application fee will not be given back once an administration form has been presented. The price comprises the cost that is required whether an appointment certificate is allotted or not.
2. Alberta Express Entry Stream
The newly-launched Alberta Express Entry stream is only open to candidates with active profiles in the federal pool. Candidates will be considered for nomination and supported by a team of experts at AINP, seeking those best suited for regional economic development opportunities across the province.
New candidates applying to Canadian immigration with a provincial nomination through Express Entry will see their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score increase by 600 points, virtually guaranteeing them an Invitation to Apply for Canadian permanent residence in the subsequent draw.
Eligibility Requirements
Requirement | |
Express Entry Profile | Yes |
Connection to Province | No |
Job Offer | No |
Level of Education | Express Entry requirement |
Language Proficiency | Express Entry requirement |
Work Experience | Express Entry requirement |
Investment Requirement | No |
Language Proficiency
All candidates must demonstrate language proficiency in English or French. A CLB 7 test score is required for Federal Skilled Worker, and CLB 4 test score is needed for Federal Skilled Trades candidates.
Application Process
The Alberta Express Entry stream operates on an invitation basis. To apply to the stream, candidates must create an Express Entry profile. They must then wait to be issued a Notification of Interest from the province.
Once a candidate receives an NOI, they will be given a strict deadline for applying for AINP. If the province approves the application, Alberta will notify the applicant and send ITA.
3. AINP Self-Employed Farmer Stream
The stream is an excellent opportunity for those who know how to plan and have the resources to start their farm. Candidates must consult with the province in detail about what they’re planning before applying so that no mistakes are made during processing time.
Program Requirements
Requirement | |
Express Entry Profile | No |
Language Proficiency | No minimum |
Connection to Province | No |
Job Offer | No |
Investment Requirement | Investment: $500,000 CAD Personal Net Worth: $500,000 CAD |
Level of Education | No minimum |
Work Experience | Farm Management Experience |
Province Connection
Applicants must have valid status as temporary residents, and candidates must reside and work in Alberta. Please note that refugee claimants are not eligible under this stream. Applicants must have a valid work permit for suitable occupation.
Work Experience
When Alberta immigration Nominees Program (AINP) assesses the application, the applicant must be working in an occupation in Alberta that matches their previous work experience.
Level of Education
All applicants must have completed a minimum of high school education in their country of origin.
Language Proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in either English or French, equivalent to the CLB of Level 4.
Application Procedure
The stream is always open to new applications; they are processed first-come, first-served. Interested candidates must prepare a complete paper-based application.
- All documents must be prepared in hard copy and submitted in a single envelope, by mail, to the AINP office.
- If the province approves the application, Alberta will notify the applicant they have been selected for provincial nomination.
- Successful applicants will receive an official nomination package in the mail from AINP.
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