Types of Permanent Residency Visa
Listed below are the popular options for obtaining permanent residency. Most pathways offer long-term visas for the applicant, spouse, and children, with the possibility of citizenship in most cases. Benefits such as free education for children, healthcare, retirement advantages, and visa-free travel make immigration an attractive choice.
Skilled Immigration
- Points-Based System
- Applicants below 51 years old with an occupation listed under each country’s criteria, at least two years of work experience, and proficiency in English or French are eligible.
- This is the most popular way to settle overseas.
Other PR Visa Pathways
- State/Territory/Province Sponsored Immigration
- Employer-Based Immigration
- Family Migration
- Investment Migration
Why Choose the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)?
- Demand for 100,000 skilled professionals.
- Easy pathway to Canadian PR.
- Priority given to applicants with family ties in Alberta.
- NOI invitations issued to candidates with CRS scores below 400.
- Excellent career growth opportunities.
About Alberta – The Canadian Prairie Province
Alberta is one of the three Prairie Provinces, sharing borders with Northwest Territories (north), Montana, USA (south), Saskatchewan (east), and British Columbia (west).
Capital City: Edmonton
Key Cities in Alberta:
- Calgary
- Red Deer
- St. Albert
- Airdrie
- Lethbridge
- Leduc
- Grande Prairie
Alberta is a preferred destination for immigrants seeking Canadian permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). The province offers vast employment opportunities and a high quality of life.
Alberta Immigration Minister Rajan Sawhney on AAIP:
“Alberta needs more immigrants to grow our communities, address labour shortages in key sectors, and contribute to Alberta’s economic success.”
Important Announcements
New EOI System – Effective September 30, 2024
- Alberta will begin accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from foreign workers.
- No fees will be charged for EOI submissions.
- Candidates will be ranked and selected based on labor market demands.
AAIP Application Schedule
- Applications open: July 9, 2024
- Next slot: August 13, 2024
- Candidates can apply for the following streams:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Rural Renewal Stream
AAIP Immigration Levels Plan (2023-2025)
Year | Nominations |
2023 | 9,750 |
2024 | 10,140 |
2025 | 10,849 |
Successful AAIP nominees can apply for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR) with their families.
AAIP Immigration Streams
The following streams are available under the Alberta PNP:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- Rural Renewal Stream
- Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
- Farm Stream
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream
Application Caps for Alberta Streams
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: 430 applications
- Accelerated Tech Pathway: 30 applications
- Other streams: Applications open monthly (June 11, July 9, August 13, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria for AAIP
- A valid full-time job offer from an Alberta employer.
- Minimum required work experience.
- Language proficiency in English or French.
- Strong intention to live and work in Alberta.
- Valid work permit and relevant documents.
- Occupation under NOC Skill Type 0, A, or B.
- Proof of legal residence in the home country.
- Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) confirmation letter.
Steps to Apply
- Check your eligibility using EKASO – TAKA Canada Immigration Points Calculator.
- Review AAIP selection criteria.
- Gather the required documents.
- Submit your AAIP application.
- Migrate to Alberta, Canada!
Latest Alberta PNP Draws
Month | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
February | 3 | 308 |
January | NA | NA |
Alberta PNP Draws in 2024
Month | No. of Draws | Total Invitations |
December | 7 | 1,043 |
November | 5 | 882 |
October | 1 | 302 |
September | 1 | 22 |
August | 1 | 41 |
July | 3 | 120 |
June | 1 | 73 |
May | 1 | 40 |
April | 1 | 48 |
March | 1 | 34 |
February | 4 | 248 |
January | 4 | 130 |
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