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Immigrating to Canada can be a very tedious and challenging process. If you meet the requirements, there are fast track options such as the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program.
However, even an application that is meant to quickly venture through the immigration system can still have its share of challenges.
If you are looking for a faster way to immigrate, then you need assistance with the legal aspects of the process.
Niren & Associates has a proven track record of successful immigration cases through the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program. Our immigration attorneys have extensive knowledge in the challenges you may face, and the best solutions.
I really wanted to thank Niren & Associates for assisting me in the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program. They instructed me on exactly what I needed, they gave me a synopsis of the process and they also were adamant about what information and facts I had to provide before they’d send in the application. – Lyla S.
How the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program Fast Tracks Applications
The Government of Alberta has allowed certain permanent resident applications to be processed at a quicker pace if the applicant is interested in moving the Alberta, and meets the requirements in one of these categories:
1) Employer Driven Stream (Job Offer In Alberta)
• Permanent full time job offer from an Alberta employer
• Job is in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)*
2) International Graduate Category
• Obtained degree, diploma or completed a graduate level program at a Canadian university, college, trade or technical school
• The education program was at least 2 years at the undergraduate level OR 1 year at the graduate level
• Have a job with an Alberta employer
• Have been employed by the employer on a post graduate work permit for 6 months at minimum prior to your application
• The job is in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)*
3) Semi Skilled Worker Category
• Permanent, full time job offer
• Job offer is from an Alberta employer
• Job is in an eligible occupation in one of the following ( N O C C & D )
1. Food and beverage processing industry
2. Hotel lodging industry
3. Manufacturing industry
4. Long-Haul Trucking industry
5. Food Services industry
Note: This occupation is limited to 600 nomination allocations per year and once this number has been met, no further applications will be accepted or assessed. Currently applications are being accepted. However, it would be in your best interest to contact an immigration professional for consultation or risk missing this finite window.
Contact our Montreal immigration lawyers to find out if the Semi Skilled Worker quota has been met
4) Family Stream
There are many different qualifications for the Family Stream, such as one of the following:
• You have a relative in Alberta (mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew)
• You can provide proof of that relationship by providing an affidavit
• Your sponsor is at least 21 years old
• The sponsor is a Canadian Citizen OR a Permanent Resident who has lived in Canada for at least 2 years and who has lived in Alberta for the past 2 years
• The sponsor is employed, has a private pension or some other source of income with which to support you
• Income from sources above is at minimum CAD $15,000
• Income from the sources above is debt free, transferable and available
• You AND your spouse/ common law partner are between the ages of 21 -45
• You AND your spouse/ common law partner can establish ONE of the following
• Have both obtained an International English Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 4.0 or a minimum of level 3 on the Test d’evaluation de francais (TEF) OR
• Can both demonstrate that English or French is your primary language of use OR
• Have both completed a minimum of a baccalaureate in English or French
• You OR your spouse/ common law partner can demonstrate
• Completion of a post secondary education or training program
• The program was at minimum 1 year
• A degree, diploma or certificate was received
AND one of the following:
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in the past 4 years OR
• A 3 years of full time post secondary school in the past 4 years OR
• A combination of 3 years of full time work experience and post secondary school within the past 4 years
• You OR your spouse/ common law partner OR your sponsor can demonstrate
• Intention and ability to establish in Alberta based on at least
• CAD $10,000 for yourself
CAD $2,000 for each dependant
• Money must be located in a recognized Canadian financial institution
5) Self Employed Farmer – Classification and Qualification
• You are purchasing a farming enterprise
• You have a proposed business plan for the farming enterprise in Alberta
• You have financial documents for your existing farming enterprise
• You have documents pertaining to your education, training and work experience
• A Canadian financial institution is willing to finance the proposed farming enterprise
• You are committed to investing at least CDN $500,000 into a farming enterprise in Alberta
• You have documentation to prove access to CDN $500,000
• You have sufficient farming resources to develop a sustainable farming operation
• You will make a personal representation to Alberta Agriculture to demonstrate your financial capability AND specific interest in investing in Alberta
Note: If you are on an H-1B Visa you may want to consider immigrating to Alberta.
* NOC 0 Legislators, senior and middle management
Usually require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate) OR professional designation OR
NOC A Usually requires a university degree OR
NOC B Usually require 2 or 3 years of post secondary education at a community college, institute of technology or a CEGEP
Require 18 – 72 months of apprenticeship resulting in trade certification
Individuals in the apprenticeship stage will NOT be nominated
Let Our Immigration Attorneys Handle Your Case
The immigration process in general is complicated and difficult. There is no easy route, but there are options that allow your to immigrate quicker.
First, a program like the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program provides opportunities to fast track your Canadian permanent residence.
On top of this, an experiened immigration lawyer can work with your immigration case and help guide it through the system.
