Alberta to Begin Accepting new Applications for Immigration to Canada

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Alberta to Begin Accepting new Applications for
Immigration to Canada
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The Canadian province of Alberta will soon
reopen its doors to newcomers who wish to settle
in one of Canadas most beautiful and vibrant
provinces. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
(AINP), one of Canadas Provincial Nominee
Programs, will begin accepting new applications
from January 27, 2016. Alberta has not been
accepting new applications to the AINP since
August 27, 2015. The AINP is split into three
streams the Employer-Driven Stream, the
Strategic Recruitment Stream, and the
Self-Employed Farmer Stream. All streams of the
AINP are base streams, meaning that they are
not aligned with the federal Express Entry
system. Potential applicants should note that, in
addition to seeking skilled new immigrants,
Alberta is also looking for applicants in certain
semi-skilled occupations. Furthermore, while a
job offer is required for a number of AINP
categories, candidates with prior work experience
in Alberta and who have a valid trade certificate
in a Compulsory or Optional Trade, as well as
those in certain engineering occupations, may be
eligible to apply. The AINP is also beneficial to
individuals who have completed their studies in
Canada.