Alberta launches 2 new immigration programs; check eligibility criteria
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is launching two new immigration programs to encourage international graduates to open businesses in Alberta that will create new high-paying jobs and also help diversify the economy.
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The new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is for recent international student graduates from Alberta post-secondaries. The new immigration stream operates on an expression of interest system, which is now open to submissions.
Candidates who submit an Expression of Interest will be assessed by the AINP and given points. The highest-ranking candidates will receive an invitation to submit a Business Application.
Only candidates who receive the invitation, or Request, to apply will be able to access the AINP portal and start the process. Receiving a Request is not a guarantee that applicants will get Canadian permanent residence.
Here is the eligibility criteria for the International graduate entrepreneur immigration stream:
- Candidates must be immigrating to Alberta to establish a new business or buy an existing business, and have at least 34 per cent ownership of the company. The proposed business type must not be on Alberta’s list of ineligible businesses.
- Candidates need at least six months of full-time work experience, which can be a combination of actively managing or owning the business. This could also include an equivalent amount of experience with a business incubator, business accelerator, or entrepreneurship program courses.
- They also need at least two years of full-time education in Alberta, with a degree or diploma from a designated post-secondary institution in Alberta. They must also have a post graduation work permit which should be valid for at least two years at the time their EOI is submitted.
- Eligible candidates also need a minimum Canadian language benchmark (CLB) of at least seven in all proficiencies in either English or French.