Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Application Processing and Inventory
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AINP application processing
Nomination certificate maximums for 2015
AINP status updates
AINP application volumes and status by AINP Stream/Category/Industry
AINP application volumes by occupation
AINP confirmation of receipt of applications
Keeping your AINP application up to date
As previously announced by the federal government, select Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) applicants who applied to the AINP before July 1, 2014, and who will meet their four-year cumulative work permit maximum in 2015 may be eligible to obtain a one-year work permit without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). If you are among select applicants who applied to the AINP before July 1, 2014, in low-wage LMIA-required occupations, your employer may be eligible to receive a low-wage cap exemption when applying for an LMIA. Obtaining a new work permit will allow these AINP applicants to remain eligible for consideration for an AINP nomination. Visit the CIC website for more information.
Unfortunately, not everyone who applied to the AINP before July 1, 2014, will be eligible under this initiative. The AINP is working to contact those that may be eligible under this initiative. The AINP will not respond to inquiries regarding this initiative. If you are eligible to participate, the AINP will contact you directly before your work permit expires. Advise the AINP of any changes to your contact information or employment as soon as possible. This will help to ensure that the AINP is able to contact you.
This page was last updated on May 20, 2015, and will be updated every two weeks.
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Please read the important information on this page about
how the AINP processes applications and current AINP application inventory
things to keep in mind if your application is accepted by the AINP for processing
AINP application processing
AINP applications are processed and assessed based on
labour market information
volume of applications received
the date the application was received
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The AINP does not process applications on a first in, first out basis. This means that the AINP is unable to provide a processing time for your application. Each application is assessed individually and some take longer than others to be processed.
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Nomination certificate maximums for 2015
The AINP is authorized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to issue a maximum of 5,500 nomination certificates for the 2015 calendar year.
As of May 20, 2015, the AINP
has issued more than 1,600 nominations so far in 2015
has more than 10,000 applications that need to be assessed to determine if the application is eligible for a nomination
There are many more applicants to the AINP than there are nomination certificates available.
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AINP status updates
This page is the only source for information on AINP application volumes and status. The AINP does not reply to questions or requests for status updates. If you or your immigration representative asks about the status of your application, we will refer you to the information on this page.
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AINP application volumes and status by AINP Stream/Category/Industry
Processing times are not available as applications are not processed on a first in, first out basis. To help you determine the status of your application, refer to the following tables. They provide information on
the number of applications in each AINP stream, category and industry
the approximate date range of the applications that AINP staff is currently working on
Employer-Driven Stream (EDS)
Category/Industry Approximate number of applications in the queue The AINP is processing applications received between approximately
Food and Beverage Processing Industry Over 150 November 27, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project) Over 700 November 27, 2013, and May 1, 2015
Hotel & Lodging Industry Over 250 March 5, 2014, and May 1, 2015
International Graduate Category Over 2,900 November 28, 2013, and May 1, 2015
Manufacturing Industry Over 100 January 8, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Skilled Worker Category Over 3,300 November 28, 2013, and May 1, 2015
Trucking Industry Over 150 May 14, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Strategic Recruitment Stream (SRS)
Category/Industry Approximate number of applications in the queue The AINP is processing applications received between approximately
Alberta Work Experience (AWE) Category Over 150 November 27 and November 28, 2013
Compulsory & Optional Trades Category Over 400 May 20, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Engineering Occupations Category Over 100 May 6, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Post-Graduate Worker Category Over 1,200 March 3, 2014, and May 1, 2015
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
The AINP works closely with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development to assess the eligibility of applicants under this stream. Processing times are therefore not applicable.
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AINP application volumes by occupation
The 10 National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes and occupations below make up over half of the AINP’s applications. Due to the volume of applications, if you applied to the AINP under one of these occupations, your application will take longer to process.
6311 – Food Service Supervisors
6211 – Retail Sales Supervisors
6711 – Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Support Occupations
7511 – Transport Truck Drivers
6421 – Retail Salespersons
0621 – Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
7237 – Welders and Related Machine Operators
7284 – Plasterers, Drywall Installers and Finishers and Lathers
0631 – Restaurant and Food Services Managers
1311 – Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers
Due to a large volume of applications in the International Graduate Category and Post-Graduate Worker Category, applications under these two categories will take longer process.
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AINP confirmation of receipt of applications
The AINP will confirm either by a letter or email that your application has been received. The letter or email will also include your file number.
It may take up to two months to receive your letter or email. If you used an immigration representative to submit your application, the letter or email with your file number will only be sent to your representative.
If you want to know sooner if the AINP received your application, send your application by registered mail or by courier. This lets you track the delivery on your application.
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Keeping your AINP application up to date
Sending additional documents or information to the AINP
You may only send in any additional documents or information to the AINP once you have an AINP file number. This file number is included in your confirmation email or confirmation letter.
Submit only information that is either requested by an AINP officer or that is relevant to your application. This includes, but is not limited to:
documents that show any changes to your address and telephone number
documents that show any changes to your employment or family situation
renewed work permits
Go to the Application Forms (‘Other AINP Forms’) section to find out how to notify the AINP of updates.
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Keeping your work permit valid
You must have a valid work permit and valid temporary resident status to remain eligible for the AINP. It is extremely important that you do not let your work permit and temporary resident status expire while you wait for your AINP application to be assessed. You are responsible for maintaining your status to work in Canada. The processes to renew your work permit and temporary resident status are separate from your AINP application.
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Note:
The availability of AINP streams and categories is dependent upon application volumes and labour market needs. The AINP reserves the right to close application intake for any AINP stream or category at any time, without prior notice. Further, the AINP may decline to consider applications to closed or suspended streams or categories, regardless of when the applications were submitted. Changes to the AINP, including notice of suspension or closure of its streams and categories are available on the AINP news page and/or the AINP application forms page.
The AINP is not obligated to assess/process any applications submitted. Applications to the AINP are treated as an expression of interest, and as such, will be processed according to quality of the application (completeness, eligibility), labour market information, occupational supply and demand forecasting, AINP application volumes, and/or any other factors at the AINP’s discretion. By submitting an application to the AINP you acknowledge and agree that your application may not be processed in the order received, or at all. Further, the decision to assess / process any particular application, and the outcome of any such assessment/processing, is at the AINP’s sole discretion. Program criteria are eligibility minimums, and meeting program criteria does not guarantee that an applicant’s application will be assessed, processed, or granted.
Date Updated: Wed, 20 May 2015 11:40:42
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