Alberta Provincial Nominee Program

It is a part of Western Canada and one of the three prairies. Alberta is the 4^th largest province by area and the most populous. Alberta has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Alberta's economy is one of the strongest in the world, supported by the burgeoning petroleum industry and to a lesser extent, agriculture and technology. Alberta is the third-largest territory that contributes most to Canada’s GDP after Ontario. Its capital city is Edmonton, and the largest city is Calgary. Global surveys invariably rank Calgary and Edmonton cities as among the leading cities in the world to work. High Living Standards and numerous job opportunities make it one of the most preferred cities of Canada by Immigrants arriving from all over the world. 

Standard of living in Alberta- Due to the low-unemployment rate Alberta is consider to be the best option for migrants to work in. The skilled employees may receive a good amount of wages. It has the lowest personal taxes in the whole country. With effective regulation of law and enforcement it has very low crime rate. Alberta is voted as the safest places to work and live in Canada.

Economic growth

Alberta’s economy is driven by its booming energy industry, a major employer in the province. The energy industry directly accounts for one in every 16 jobs in the province. This sector is expected to grow even further as technological advances allow the development of the oil sands in the north of the province. Alberta’s high rate of economic growth is not limited to the energy industry, however, as the province boasts a diverse economy. Alberta’s manufacturing sector has doubled in size in the last decade, and innovation is spurring new industries that make Alberta a strong competitor in global markets. 

Good Employment Opportunities

Alberta has most low unemployment rate as compared to the other provinces in Canada. The wages are high, and the jobs are well paid with higher salaries. The cities of Calgary and Edmonton top the list of places preferred for employment purposes across the world. Every year, the province welcomes foreign nationals from all across the globe who want to work and live in Alberta.

Education & Health care

The Alberta Centennial Education Plan was launched in 2005. The plan will contribute $500 to the Registered Education Savings Plan of every child born to Alberta residents in 2005 and beyond. The program is designed to give parents an incentive to start planning and saving for their child’s post-secondary education as early as possible. In 2004, total assistance to Alberta students was about $439 million. Alberta, like the rest of Canada, has universal, publicly funded health care. Approximately $7,000 per capita is spent each year on health care in the province, which is among the highest in Canada.

Diverse and Welcoming Communities- Alberta is a home for a diverse population from all over the world. Alberta has a unique and vibrant culture that has been largely shaped by migrants who have settled in the province. Throughout the province, especially in the major cities of Calgary and Edmonton, one can find the culture, cuisine, music and arts of communities from all over the world.

The eligibility criteria for the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program include. Each stream has its own distinct selection criteria.

• The applicant must have valid full-time employment offer or employment contract from an Alberta employer to work in an eligible occupation in a designated community.
• The applicants must have at least 12 months of full-time employment experience in an eligible occupation in the 18 months before they apply. This employment experience can be a combination of experience in Alberta, elsewhere in Canada or abroad.
• Completed the minimum language proficiency test with the minimum required score.
• The applicant must have a degree or diploma that is equivalent to the Canadian education standard.
• Must demonstrate the required funds to support themselves and their family members who will be moving with them to Canada.
• The applicant is not eligible to apply if they are working in a part time or remote work.

Once the eligibility is determined for submitting an application under the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program, then the applicant should wait for the result from the province. After the selection, the applicant may get a nomination for Canada Permanent Residence by the province and will be invited in the province.

The applicant must check all the eligibility criteria as per the requirement of the province. The applicant must create an Express Entry profile, and submit all the necessary documents. Once the application reaches in the Express Entry pool, the government of Alberta reviews the eligibility. If the applicant is eligible he/she get a Notification of Interest from Alberta. The applicant has to compete the application in a specific period of time.  The required Comprehensive Ranking System points are added further. The Expression of Interest is submitted by the applicant then. In the last step the Invitation of Apply is issued.