AINP – How to apply

Overview

You may only have one Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) application in process at any time.
Do not re-apply if you already submitted an application under the Employer-Driven Stream or Strategic Recruitment Stream postmarked on or before June 14, 2018. You must withdraw your first application before you can submit a new application.

How to withdraw an application in process

To request the withdrawal of an application, send a letter by registered mail or courier to:
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Government of Alberta
Suite 940, ATB Place North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 1S6
Include your AINP file number in this letter.
The AINP must confirm that your application has been withdrawn before a new application can be submitted.
Exception for Alberta Express Entry Stream applicants: If you have been asked to submit an application under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, but already have an existing AINP application under another stream, you may submit your written request to withdraw your existing application with your Alberta Express Entry Stream application. Your written request must include your existing AINP file number.

Alberta Opportunity Stream

How to apply

Step 1. Read the AINP terms and conditions

The availability of AINP streams and categories is dependent upon application volumes and labour market needs. The AINP reserves the right to close application intake for any AINP stream or category at any time, without prior notice. Further, the AINP may decline to consider applications to closed or suspended streams or categories, regardless of when the applications were submitted. The criteria for the AINP are routinely evaluated and may be subject to change at any time and without notice. Changes to the AINP, including notice of suspension or closure of its streams and categories and criteria changes, are available at alberta.ca/AINP.
The AINP is not obligated to assess/process any applications submitted. Applications to the AINP are treated as an expression of interest, and as such, will be processed according to quality of the application (completeness, eligibility), labour market information, occupational supply and demand forecasting, AINP application volumes, and / or any other factors at the AINP’s discretion. By submitting an application to the AINP you acknowledge and agree that your application may not be processed in the order received, or at all. Further, the decision to assess / process any particular application, and the outcome of any such assessment / processing, is at the AINP’s sole discretion.
Program criteria are eligibility minimums, and meeting program criteria does not guarantee that a candidate’s application will be assessed, processed, or granted. The AINP may choose to assess applications with the most current criteria irrespective of the date of submission of an application.
Candidates must have a strong likelihood of becoming economically established in Alberta and the AINP reserves the right to decline applications if the AINP is of the opinion that the candidate may not economically establish in Alberta.

Step 2. Review the AINP selection criteria

You must meet all selection criteria.
Your application will be declined if you do not meet the criteria.

Step 3. Review the language testing requirements

To apply under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), you must submit official test results showing that you meet minimum language standards in English or French.


You must provide official test results from one of the following programs:

• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) General Test (English)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General Training Test (English)
• TEF (Test d’évaluation de français) (French)
• TCF (Test de connaissance du français) (French)

The following resources can help you to better understand your current level of language skills or find training to help you improve:

• Edmonton: Language Assessment, Referral, and Counselling Centre (LARCC)
• Calgary: Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment – Referral Centre (ILVARC)
• Southern Alberta: Southern Alberta Language Assessment Services (SALAS)
• Medicine Hat: Karen Ziemann Consultants (call 403-527-5062)

Step 4. Download the Document Checklist and complete the required forms

Use the Alberta Opportunity Stream document checklist (PDF, 178 KB) to complete the application.

You must complete the following original forms with original signatures:
AINP 010 Alberta Opportunity Stream Application Form (PDF, 222 KB)

• The AINP 010 Alberta Opportunity Stream Application Form includes Use of Representative information
• Use this helpful hints document (PDF, 358 KB) to assist you in filling out the AINP 010 form.

You must complete and provide copies of the following Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) forms:

• IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for Canada (PDF, 645 KB)
• IMM 0008DEP Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (PDF, 434 KB)
  • Complete this form only if you have more than 5 dependents.
• IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees (PDF, 612 KB)

The following IRCC forms must be completed by you, your spouse/common-law partner and any dependents over the age of 18:

• IMM 5669 Schedule A: Background/Declaration (PDF, 776 KB)
• IMM 5406 Additional Family Information (PDF, 1.5 MB)
• IMM 5476 Use of a Representative (if applicable) (PDF, 648 KB)

For help in filling out IRCC forms, read the IRCC Guide for Provincial Nominees.

Step 5. Mail the application

Make a copy of your application.
Send your original complete application by registered mail or courier to:
Alberta Opportunity Stream
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Government of Alberta
Suite 940, ATB Place North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 1S6
Applications by email or fax are not accepted.

After you apply

Notification of application

If your application is complete you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This will include your AINP file number.
If your application is incomplete, you will receive an email stating that your file has not been accepted for processing and will list the documents/information missing from your application. You will need to submit a new, complete application. Your original application will not be returned to you. The AINP will not transfer documents from your original application to any application you submit in the future.
If you used an immigration representative to submit your application, your file notification email will be sent to you and a copy will also be sent to your representative.
To check whether the AINP received your application before a notification email is sent, you must send your application by registered mail or courier and track its delivery.

Keep your application information up to date

Submit information that is requested by an AINP officer in the format requested by the officer. The only other information you should submit is documents showing changes to your contact information or employment, work permit status or family situation.
You must maintain temporary resident status and a valid work permit with the federal government.
You must update the AINP with:

• renewed work permit(s), including evidence of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or evidence of LMIA exemption
• documents that show changes to your address, email and telephone number
• documents that show changes to your employment or family situation

Use these forms to notify the AINP of updates to your contact information or employment or family situation.
You must provide your AINP file number to submit additional information or documents. This file number is included in your confirmation email.
The AINP does not provide confirmation when it receives additional information.
To get confirmation, you must send any documentation or updated information by registered mail or courier and track the delivery.

Application assessment

An AINP officer will contact you by email or phone if information is needed to assess your application and will tell you how to send the information.

Decision on application

You will receive a decision on your application by email. If you used an immigration representative to submit your application, the decision email will be sent to you and copied to your representative.
If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and get a nomination package by email. Make sure you read all documents in the package.
The information in the package will tell you and your dependants how to apply for permanent residence to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Learn more about what to do after you are nominated.
If your application is declined, read the reasons given. You may be eligible to submit a request for reconsideration.