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What is the change? The province of Alberta has reopened its provincial nomination program after putting it on pause last fall for re-evaluation and modification, and is now accepting new applications.
What does the change mean? The programs allow skilled immigrants who are nominated to apply for permanent residency through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
Background: AINP reopened all streams and categories to new applications on Jan. 27; applications postmarked before that date will be returned. The streams include:
BAL Analysis: Each stream and category has its own eligibility criteria. Qualifying AINP candidates must first be nominated and then apply through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as a provincial nominee.
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