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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

Check our table summary of all AAIP streams, with their main criteria, their applicant fees, etc.
Home > Work in Canada > Permanent Residency > Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) > Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
The AAIP (Alberta Advantage Immigration Program) is the program used by the province of Alberta to choose its future permanent residents, who satisfy to Alberta's target criteria and who wish to settle in and work in the province.

The AAIP is one of Canada’s PNPs, which includes categories for skilled or semi-skilled workers as well as additional ones for entrepreneurs and graduate entrepreneurs.

Choosing Alberta Immigration

Alberta, a western province of Canada, is home to two of the largest cities in Canada, Calgary and Edmonton. Being the fourth most populated province, after Ontario, Québec, and British Columbia, Alberta is the largest producer of oil and gas in Canada, and attracts many immigrants working in those industries.

Apart from some federal programs, the immigration authorities of Alberta also propose some immigration streams. Only one of these streams is aligned with Express Entry. The only problem with this stream is that there is no information on eligibility, being one of the most opaque PNP stream in Canada.

If the application is successful, then a provincial nomination is issued leading the applicant to receiving 600 extra CRS points. This leads the applicant to obtain an ITA in the following Express Entry draw. 
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Concerning other non-aligned Express Entry streams, there is no need to be in the pool. There are four other streams, one for people already in Alberta with a Work Permit, and three others for entrepreneurs wishing to invest in Alberta.

Overview of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Streams

StreamMain Criteria (not exhaustive)Job Offer RequiredAligned with Express EntryApplication Fees
Alberta Express EntryRegular Express Entry candidates
Currently working or having a job offer in a targeted Tech occupation
Have an Express Entry online profile with a CRS score of minimum 300 points
Receive an invitation to apply
NoYes$500
Accelerated Tech pathway candidates
Have work experience in a eligible occupation with an Alberta employer in an eligible industry
Have an Express Entry online profile with a CRS score of minimum 300 points
Receive an invitation to apply
YesYes$500
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)Have valid temporary resident status in Canada
Have a valid work permit for an eligible occupation
Minimum CLB of 4 in either English or French
Full-time job offer of at least 12 months to work in an eligible occupation
YesNo$500
Rural RenewalHave a valid Endorsement of Candidate Letter issued by the Economic Development Organization (EDO) of a designated rural community in Alberta
Have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer to work in an eligible occupation in the designated rural community
Minimum CLB4 (NOC TEER 4 or 5) or CLB5 (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3) in either English or French
Have completed at least the equivalent of a high school degree
Have sufficient funds to settle in the designated community if not residing in Canada or if currently in Canada but are not working
YesNo$500
FarmRelevant farm knowledge & experience
Min net worth of $500,000 and invest $500,000
NoNo$500
Graduate EntrepreneurHave completed at least two years of full-time post-secondary education in Alberta
have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Minimum CLB of 7 in either English or French
Establish a new business or buy an existing business in Alberta with a minimum 34% ownership
NoNo$3,500
Foreign Graduate EntrepreneurHave a minimum of 6 months of full-time work experience that can be a combination of actively managing or owning a business or equivalent
Have completed at least the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree outside Canada
Minimum CLB of 5 in either English or French
Invest a mandatory minimum of $100,000 for an urban centre (min. ownership of 34%) or $50,000 for a regional area (min. ownership of 51%)
Have a letter of recommendation from a Designated Agency
NoNo$3,500
Rural EntrepreneurHave either a min. 3 years of experience as an active business owner/manager or a min. of 4 years of experience as a senior manager
Have completed at least the equivalent of a high school degree
Minimum CLB of 4 in either English or French
Invest min. $200,000 in a participating rural Alberta community with min. ownership of 51% for a new business OR 100% ownership for business succession
Min. net worth of $300,000
New businesses must create at least one full-time job (not including relatives)
Have a Community Support Letter from a participating rural Alberta community
NoNo$3,500

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Stream Guides

For more detailed information on the AAIP streams, you can consult our stream guides below. Each guide includes the stream's eligibility requirements, application process, documents needed, cost, processing times, etc.
AAIP - Alberta Express Entry stream
Alberta Express Entry stream
AAIP - Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
AAIP - Rural Renewal stream
Rural Renewal stream
AAIP - Farm stream
Self-Employed Farmer stream
AAIP - Graduate Entrepreneur stream
Graduate Entrepreneur stream
AAIP - Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur stream
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur stream
AAIP - Rural Entrepreneur stream
Rural Entrepreneur stream

Which PNPs are open?

If you feel like you could be eligible to one of the Alberta's Immigrant Nominee Programs, you can check out here if they are currently open.
To find out about other provincial and territorial nominee programs, check out this link.
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