The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is Alberta's Provincial Nominee Program, allowing the province to nominate individuals for permanent residence who meet Alberta's labour market and economic needs.
AAIP Streams
Alberta Opportunity Stream
For temporary foreign workers already employed in Alberta with a valid work permit. Requirements include:
Alberta Express Entry Stream
Linked to the federal Express Entry system. Alberta sends Notifications of Interest (NOI) to Express Entry candidates who:
Rural Renewal Stream
Targets skilled workers willing to settle in participating rural Alberta communities. Requires endorsement from a designated rural community.
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
For international graduates from Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to start or acquire a business in Alberta.
Legal Considerations
Provincial nomination is a two-step process: first, you must be nominated by the province, then you must apply for permanent residence to IRCC. A nomination adds 600 CRS points to your Express Entry profile.
Important: Provincial nominees must genuinely intend to reside in the nominating province. Misrepresentation about intent to reside can result in refusal or revocation of PR status under IRPA s.40.
How We Help
We assess your eligibility across all AAIP streams, prepare comprehensive applications, and represent you through both the provincial and federal stages. Contact us to book an appointment for an AAIP eligibility assessment.
