Move to Alberta through the Canada PNP Program

Alberta – specifically Calgary – is a favorite destination among immigrants due to the wide range of job offers, affordable real estate and comparatively low cost of living. Foreign workers who have the skills required by the labor market of Alberta can be nominated for permanent residence by the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. There are two sub-categories or ‘streams’ under this Canada PNP Program for skilled workers who wish to permanently live and work in Alberta.

Alberta Opportunity Stream

For foreign workers who are currently residing and working in Alberta on a temporary basis, and have been offered a full-time job in an eligible occupation by an employer in Alberta. Applications under this stream require a Labor Market Impact Assessment. To qualify for this stream of the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program, candidates also have to meet other eligibility criteria related to the type of work permit they hold, their occupation, language skills, academic background, work experience in Alberta and job offer validity.

Alberta Express Entry Stream

Though this stream, the AINP nominates qualified candidates from the federal Express Entry pool i.e. those who have submitted a valid Expression of Interest to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Those who have a strong connection to Alberta or the potential to support Alberta’s economic development and diversification – and have scored at least 300 Canada PR points based on the CRS selection actors – may be issued Notifications of Interest, inviting them to apply for this stream. Only the most eligibility candidates are nominated.

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