June 3, 2024: New Guidelines For AAIP

The demand to immigrate to Alberta is far higher than the province can accommodate within the limited number of nominations received from the federal government every year. Therefore, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) must manage its 2024 allocation to address economic priorities across all sectors.As a result, to help manage the incredible demand, processing times and maximum nominations for 2024, AAIP has adopted new guidelines for the Alberta Opportunity Steam, Rural Renewal Stream and Accelerated Tech Pathway, similar to those used in the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.Each month a targeted number of applications will be accepted into the pool from where AAIP will draw. This approach provides applicants with multiple opportunities to apply and access to the program year-round.Eligibility criteria for the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, Accelerated Tech Pathway and Tourism and Hospitality Stream have not changed.New GuidelinesEffective June 11, 2024, the following streams and pathways have adopted the new approach:Alberta Opportunity StreamRural Renewal StreamAccelerated Tech PathwayTourism and Hospitality StreamApplications will be accepted monthly, starting on the following dates:June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 5, and December 10When a stream or pathway monthly application target is reached, no further applications will be accepted until the next date.Application acceptance dates, application targets and processing times are posted on alberta.ca/AAIP and are subject to change. Applicants/prospective applicants should visit regularly for the most current information.The new approach offers many chances to apply.

2024-06-04 16:30:44

April 1, 2024: AAIP changed its fees – See the new fee schedule for details

As of April 1, 2024, the AAIP is aligning its fees to match service delivery costs. AAIP fees are intended to cover the operational cost of these programs. Increases apply to the following AAIP assessments:application fees for the worker streams and the farm streamfees for post-nomination services Business Performance Agreement changes There is also a new fee to submit an Expression of Interest under the AAIP’s entrepreneur streams.Learn more: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Fee schedule. 

2024-05-08 11:20:56

April 23, 2024: Temporary AAIP processing measures for Ukrainian nationals ending April 30

All temporary processing measures for Ukrainian nationals will end April 30, 2024. The following changes apply to submissions on or after May 1, 2024:Applications and requests for post-decision services will not be priority processed.Application fees and request for post-decision service fees will not be reimbursed.Incomplete applications will no longer be accepted. Candidates must submit all required documents to demonstrate that they meet stream criteria. Visit Support for Ukrainian evacuees for Alberta government supports available. Visit Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada for information on federal immigration measures for Ukrainian evacuees in Canada. 

2024-05-08 11:20:56

Employer Job Offer Foreign Worker stream: skilled trades occupations invited

On April 23, 2024, we issued invitations to apply to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who may qualify for the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream.

2024-05-08 11:20:51

Updated Employer Form

As of April 10th, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has published an updated Employer Form. This revised form is called an Application for Approval of Employment Position (Employer Form) and contains version code 2024/04 on the bottom left corner of each page.

2024-04-11 14:22:50

April 1, 2024: AAIP changed its fees. See the new fee schedule for details.

As of April 1, 2024, the AAIP is aligning its fees to match service delivery costs. AAIP fees are intended to cover the operational cost of these programs. Increases apply to the following AAIP assessments:application fees for the worker streams and the farm streamfees for post-nomination services Business Performance Agreement changes There is also a new fee to submit an Expression of Interest under the AAIP’s entrepreneur streams.Learn more: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Fee schedule. 

2024-04-11 14:22:45