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Introduction
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have skills to fill job shortages or be planning to buy or start a business in Alberta. They must also be able to provide for their families. The program is run by the governments of Alberta and Canada.
If you are nominated through the program, you may apply for permanent residence status together with your spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) manages applications for permanent residence. The Government of Canada also makes final decisions on these applications.
AAIP updates
- September 9, 2025: Additional allocations
- April 1, 2025: Acceptance of Pearson Test of English Core for language requirement
- April 1, 2025: Changes to AAIP worker streams application fees
- March 17, 2025: 3 updates
Answers for common questions
We get lots of emails with similar questions. Read the AAIP answers for common questions.
Application streams
Streams for workers
AAIP has 4 streams for foreign workers who are living and working in Alberta, or plan to live and work here:
Alberta job offer and employer requirements
Most AAIP worker stream candidates must meet Alberta job offer and employer requirements.
Streams for entrepreneurs
AAIP has 4 streams for entrepreneurs who plan to live in Alberta and buy or start a business in the province:
More information
Contact
Connect with us if you have questions about the program:
Use the Opportunity Alberta contact form.