Alberta Immigration

For those seeking permanent residency in Canada, Global Visas can advise on your options, including the Alberta Immigrantion Nominee Program. If you’re interested in jobs in Calgary, or you want to find out about Edmonton immigration, Global Visas can help. Just click on the link above to take our free Canada immigration assessment and an adviser will contact you.

Below is an outline of the steps involved in achieving Calgary immigration via the AINP. If you want to know more about immigration services for Calgary or other Canadian cities, take the Global Visas free assessment now.

Permanent Alberta Immigration

AINP is part of Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program, through which the federal Government allows provinces to nominate immigrants to meet specific skills shortages. AINP is intended for those seeking permanent - not temporary - residence. If you’re looking for jobs in Calgary, Alberta, you should first find out what your occupation is called in Canada and where there are openings for work.

Find out about the jobs in Alberta

To get up-to-date information about Calgary, Alberta jobs, start by using the FREE Assessment tool. Similarly, if you want to know about employment in Edmonton, Alberta, this tool will give you information about job opportunities, wages and skills requirements in the city of your choice.

Job opportunities in Calgary

To start the provincial nominee process for Alberta, applicants will need to follow the guidelines on the provincial site. This lists the eligibility criteria and the various categories/streams for AINP. For example:

• The Skilled Worker Category/Employer Driven Stream -- for foreign workers with a permanent full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in what is classified as a skilled occupation.
• The Compulsory and Optional Trades Category/Strategic Recruitment Stream -- for tradespersons who have an Alberta Qualification Certificate and an invitation to apply to the AINP.
• The Self-Employed Farmer Stream -- for farmers who want to establish or purchase a farming business in Alberta.

Other applicants who might qualify in this way for permanent employment in Calgary, Alberta include graduates, semi-skilled workers and those with engineering skills.

Achieve your dream of living in Calgary

Getting a certificate of provincial nomination from the Government of Alberta under AINP is a first step towards permanent residence. Applicants will then need to make a separate application to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), pay their fees and pass medical and security checks.