August 23, 2010
Alberta puts two immigration programs on hold
Edmonton… In response to current job market conditions, Alberta is no longer accepting applications for two immigration programs.
Effective immediately, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) will not accept new applications in the Family Stream and the U.S. Visa Holder Category. This change is temporary until further notice.
“Our focus needs to be on jobs for Albertans and Canadians first,” said Thomas Lukaszuk, Minister of Employment and Immigration. “We will continue to process applications for people who have the skills our growing economy needs.”
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program was first introduced to help Alberta build a strong workforce of skilled immigrants. In 2008 the Family Stream and the U.S. Visa Holder Category were added. Both these programs were very successful and have resulted in a large number of applications.
The federal government limits the number of people Alberta can nominate for permanent residence. In 2010 Alberta is allowed to nominate 5,000 people. With limited numbers, Alberta’s focus will be on nominating people who currently work in permanent jobs and those who have job offers in occupations that are in demand in Alberta.
Alberta will continue to accept immigration applications in the following areas:
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- Skilled workers
- Semi-skilled workers in certain occupations
- International students
- Compulsory trades
- Engineering occupations; and
- Self-employed farmers.
For more information about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, visit albertacanada.com/ainp.
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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Sonia Sinha
Public Affairs Officer, Alberta Employment and Immigration
780-427-2934
Sonia.Sinha@gov.ab.ca
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Hi Sonia,
I am a contract worker as a Truss Assembler, my employer used 9614 on my LMO but per the NOC, I can use supposedly the 9493 as a Prefabricated Housing Assembler. My question is, can I still submit my AINP Provincial Nominee – Employer Stream? I have a sister who is living here in Edmonton for more than 30 years, but I understand I cannot use the Family Stream as of the moment because it is on hold. Or, can I still submit my application not in AINP Family Stream but on the Federal Government or Canada Family Stream? Or maybe you can give me an advise in order for me to have a chance of applying for my residency here in Canada. I am a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Accounting back in the Philippines. I also did work in a government office in the Philippines, a funded project of World Bank, as well as the United Nations. Thank you and please advise.
Ferdinand
Hi Ferdinand,
What is the job title that is currently on your work permit?? Please email me at mina@opendoorimmigration.ca so we can discuss more. Thanks for your comments.