I just got this in my Inbox, I thought you might be interested...
"....Due to the current economic climate, there has been a slight change in the criteria for the AINP Strategic Recruitment Stream – U.S. Visa Holder Category. The change is highlighted under the second point.
Below are the current criteria to be eligible under this stream.
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: H1-B, H1-B1, 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.
If you have any additional questions, send an email to immigration.info@gov.ab.ca . To better serve you , please indicate H1B Webinar in the subject line. "