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The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows the province to select a limited number of eligible applicants. Candidates may apply to Refugee, Immigration, or Citizen Canada’s Express Entry programs.
Two criteria are used to choose candidates. Either they have links to Alberta or they will help the government grow economically. You’ll be asked to show one or both of these skills in a submission.
You can apply to this stream if you are an internal applicant who has graduated from a post-secondary institute in Canada.
The AINP is a transparent procedure, and if you commit fraud or misrepresentation in your application, you could be barred from applying for up to five years.
As an applicant, you must first determine if you are capable of meeting all of the criteria. Your application will be processed alongside other applicants until it is complete.
This program is for foreigners looking to immigrate to Alberta. The province can select candidates and send them a Notification of Interest letter in their federal Express Entry profile based on available profile details in the federal Express Entry portal. Candidates in the federal Express Entry pool self-declare their profile details.
Source: Alberta ImmigrationYou will not be invited to apply if:
Information on Alberta Express Entry Stream selection draws from the federal Express Entry pool and NOIs issued is available on the AINP – Processing times and inventory page.
Once you are selected by Alberta, you will need to apply to the IRCC to receive your entry visa. The process takes 6 months.
Source: Alberta ImmigrationOnce you are selected by Alberta, you will need to meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs. You can view the list of documents for each:
Source: Alberta Immigration| Fees | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Your application
Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500) |
1,325 |
| Your application (without right of permanent residence fee) | 825 |
| Include your spouse or partner
Processing fee ($825) and right of permanent residence fee ($500) |
1,325 |
| Include your spouse or partner (without right of permanent residence fee) | 825 |
| Include a dependent child | 225(per child) |
If you or your family need to give biometrics, pay your biometrics fees at the same time you pay your other fees. Pay all fees using the same payment method.
| Fees | $CAN |
|---|---|
| Biometrics – per person | 85 |
| Biometrics – per family (2 or more people)
Maximum fee for a family of 2 or more people applying at the same time and place |
170 |
The AINP cannot guarantee that all full applications will be evaluated or that all applicants who meet the evaluation requirements will be nominated.Review the Terms and Conditions in the How to apply section for complete information. Submission of an application or nomination by the AINP does not guarantee you will be issued a permanent resident visa.
Source: Alberta Immigration
