The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), is Alberta's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) that allows skilled and business-oriented individuals to apply for Canadian permanent residency if they can address labour and economic needs within Alberta.
Alberta Opportunity Pathway: This is aimed at skilled workers who can meet Alberta's labour market needs. It allows individuals with the required skills to be nominated for permanent residency if they have a valid job offer in Alberta.
Business Immigration Pathways:
Farmer Self-Employed Pathway: This is designed for individuals with farming experience and funds to invest in and operate a farm in Alberta.
The AAIP is administered jointly by Alberta's government and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The process involves two main steps:
Each year, AAIP receives a set number of nomination spots from IRCC, which determines how many candidates the program can support. This structured allocation ensures the program aligns with Alberta’s labour and economic needs, making it an attractive option for skilled and entrepreneurial individuals seeking to settle in Alberta.