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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Alberta Express Entry Stream

The Alberta Express Entry Stream nominates eligible candidates from the federal Express Entry pool to live and work permanently in Alberta. Applicants must have an active Express Entry profile with a minimum CRS score of 300, state an interest to immigrate permanently to Alberta, and meet requirements under specific pathways or priorities, such as the Accelerated Tech Pathway, Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Law Enforcement Pathway, or designated priority sectors.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is an economic immigration pathway under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) for foreign workers already working in an eligible occupation in Alberta with a valid work permit and a qualifying job offer from an Alberta employer to be nominated for permanent residence in Canada.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Farm Stream

The Farm Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows experienced farm entrepreneurs who plan to buy or establish a primary production farm in Alberta to apply for provincial nomination for permanent residence.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

The Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream nominates qualified foreign-educated graduates from outside Canada for permanent residence upon launching start-up enterprises and innovative businesses in Alberta. Candidates must work with an approved designated agency, hold a foreign degree completed within the last 10 years, have relevant business or management experience, meet minimum investment thresholds, and fulfill language and settlement fund requirements.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

The Graduate Entrepreneur Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program allows Alberta to nominate qualified international graduates from Alberta publicly funded post-secondary institutions who establish or operate a business in Alberta to apply for Canadian permanent residence.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program – Rural Entrepreneur Stream

The Rural Entrepreneur Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) allows Alberta to nominate qualified entrepreneurs who want to start a new or purchase an existing business in an eligible rural Alberta community. Key requirements include a minimum net worth of $300,000, a minimum investment of $100,000, at least 3 years of owner/manager experience or 4 years of senior manager experience, CLB 4 language proficiency, and a Community Support Letter.