Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
What is AAIP ?
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), aims to support the economic growth of the province by attracting skilled individuals who are ready to contribute to its workforce. Alberta is a sought-after destination for immigration, offering a cost-effective standard of living compared to other provinces. Additionally, with Calgary consistently ranked among the top 10 best places to live, it provides an easily adaptable and desirable lifestyle.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Streams
1. AAIP Streams for Foreign Skilled Workers
2. Alberta Entrepreneurs Streams under AAIP
3. Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Accelerated Tech Pathway comes under the Alberta Express Entry Program. It provides faster processing to foreign workers currently working for or have a job offer with an Alberta-based tech employer in one of the eligible tech occupations.
These are the eligibility requirements for AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway:
- You must have an active Express Entry profile with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 in the federal Express Entry pool.
- You must be employed full-time in Alberta or have a job offer for full-time employment in Alberta (full-time is a minimum of 30 hours per week) in one of the eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations.
- The principal occupation listed in your Express Entry profile corresponds to your current Alberta job or job offer.