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IMMIGRATION

The AAIP has 4 streams for entrepreneurs who plan to live in Alberta and buy or start a business in the province: 1. Rural Entrepreneur Stream Entrepreneurs who want to start a business or buy an existing business in a rural Alberta community can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). 2. Graduate Entrepreneur Stream International graduates of approved Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to start a business or buy an existing business can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). 3. Farm Stream Experienced farmers who plan to buy or start a farm in Alberta can apply for permanent residence. 4. Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Foreign graduates from outside of Canada can apply for permanent residence.

The AAIP has 3 streams for foreign workers who are living and working in Alberta, or plan to live and work here: 1. Alberta Opportunity Stream Qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer can apply for an AAIP nomination. Applicants need a positive LMIA and must meet other minimum eligibility criteria for residency and work permit type, occupation, language, and education. 2. Alberta Express Entry Stream Qualified candidates with an Express Entry profile may be invited by AAIP to apply for nomination for permanent residence. Tech workers can qualify for expedited processing under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. 3. Rural Renewal Stream Qualified candidates who have a job offer from an Alberta employer to work in a designated rural Alberta community can apply for an AAIP nomination.