Alberta-AINP- H1B Visa Holders

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 28, 2008, RULES FOR FEDERAL CANADIAN IMMIGRATION HAVE CHANGED AND ONLY 38 OCCUPATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE AS PER THE PRESENT LIST.

However, you may be eligible to qualify for Canadian Permanent Residency through the Strategic Recruitment Stream pilot program recently introduced by the ALBERTA IMMIGRANT NOMINEE PROGRAM (AINP)- H1B VISA HOLDERS.

With fast track Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program you could be granted permanent residency and you’ll never have to worry about your visa expiring again. And, you can move here right away. Alberta gives you the security and stability you’ve been searching for. The air is clean, the sky is blue and the people are as friendly as you’ve heard.

Are you currently working in the United States in a temporary skilled worker visa category?

You may be eligible to qualify for Canadian Permanent Residency through the Strategic Recruitment Stream program under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

Criteria for the Strategic Recruitment Stream U.S. Visa Holder Category (includes but is not limited to):

• You must demonstrate a clear ability and intention to live permanently in Alberta;
• You must be currently working in the United States and possess a valid visa in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H1-B, H1-B1, H-1C, E-3 at the time the AINP makes a final decision on the application;
• You must have a minimum of one year of work experience in the United States in one of the qualifying visa categories listed above; and
• Your current occupation must be on the AINP Occupations Under Pressure List for the Strategic Recruitment Stream - U.S. Visa Holder Category.

Please note that this list is reviewed regularly and occupations may be added or removed based on Alberta’s current labour market needs.

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