Canada Immigration

Every year, Canada welcomes thousands of new residents. Coming to Canada as an immigrant is an exciting opportunity, but also a great challenge.

Before considering immigration, working or visiting Canada check out the

Canadian Government resource pages:

A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada

Skilled Worker Class Immigration

Business Class Immigration
Provincial Nomination
Family Class Immigration

International Adoption
Quebec-Selected Immigration

Provincial Immigration/PNP /Alberta

Alberta's Provincial Nominee Program

The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program [PNP] is an employer-driven immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta, in conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada [CIC].

Employers unable to fill skilled positions with Canadian residents may present their business case to the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program and apply for approval to recruit a specified number of foreign candidates to fill these positions.

Employers may also apply to the PN Program to nominate individuals already working in Alberta, under a Temporary Foreign Worker Authorization.

The employer's application under the PNP will be considered where the position:

• cannot be filled by a Canadian resident
• is for permanent, full-time employment in Alberta
• meets provincial employment and wage standards
• is offered to an individual who meets the required qualifications, and
• does not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements

Employee candidates may be considered for PN Program nomination if:

• they are recruited by a pre-approved Alberta employer, and,
• they have a valid job offer

Successful PNP candidates nominated by the Government of Alberta will be required to meet all Federal statutory requirements regarding health, criminal and security checks before an immigration visa is issued.

Detailed information and application forms are available to assist Alberta employers: