Alberta-AINP- H1B Visa Holders | AH1B Benefits Visa Holders

Effective June 26, 2010, rules for Federal Canadian Immigration have changed and only 29 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.

To be eligible in this category, you must be currently working in the United States on a valid temporary skilled worker visa in an occupation that is in demand in Alberta.

Purpose

The objective of the U.S. Visa Holder Category is to facilitate the entry of U.S. visa holders currently working temporarily in the United States, into Alberta’s permanent labour force.

U.S. visa holders in specific visa categories, working in skilled occupations in high demand in Alberta, may be eligible to apply to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) without an application from an Alberta employer.

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

• A Candidate must demonstrate a clear ability and intention to live permanently in Alberta;
• A Candidate must be currently working in the United States and possess a valid visa in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, E-3 at the time the AINP makes a final decision on the application;
• A Candidate must have a minimum of one year of work experience in the United States in one of the qualifying visa categories listed above; and,
• The Candidate’s 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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