Updated as per IRCC & Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
Prepared by HCFL Immigration – Calgary, Alberta
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee
Program (AINP), is Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program designed to attract skilled workers, entrepreneurs,
and graduates who can support Alberta’s economic growth and labour market needs.
Individuals nominated by Alberta may apply for Permanent Residence for themselves and their eligible
family members. Final approval of Permanent Residence applications is made by Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Important Update: Under current federal immigration regulations, a dependent child is defined as being
under 22 years of age and not married or in a common-law relationship. This definition applies to all
AAIP-linked Permanent Residence applications.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Streams

• Alberta Opportunity Stream – for foreign workers currently working in Alberta with a valid job offer• Alberta Express Entry Stream – for candidates with active Express Entry profiles selected by Alberta
• Rural Renewal Stream – for workers with job offers from designated rural Alberta communities
• Accelerated Tech Pathway – fast-track option for eligible tech occupations under Express Entry
• Tourism and Hospitality Stream – for eligible workers in Alberta’s tourism and hospitality sector
• Agri-Food Pilot – for workers in Alberta’s agriculture and food processing industries
• Entrepreneur Streams – including Rural Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur, and Farm Stream

Key Benefits of AAIP

• Pathway to Permanent Residence in Canada
• Supports skilled workers, international graduates, and entrepreneurs
• Covers both urban and rural labour market needs
• Allows nomination through Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways
Processing Time

AAIP processing times vary by stream and application volume. On average, provincial processing may take
several months. After nomination, Permanent Residence applications are processed by IRCC according to
the applicable federal stream timelines.

How HCFL Immigration Can Help

• AAIP stream selection and eligibility assessment
• Job offer and employer compliance guidance

• Express Entry and non-Express Entry strategy
• Application preparation and submission
• Post-nomination Permanent Residence support

HCFL Immigration provides updated, accurate, and IRCC-compliant guidance to help applicants successfully
immigrate to Alberta through the AAIP.