Temporary skilled worker visa holders: Alberta, Canada welcomes you and your family

Even if you haven’t yet secured a permanent or full-time position in your field.  With your 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 has the strongest and fastest growing economy in Canada, giving 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 pilot program recently introduced by the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP).

To qualify for this pilot program, you must meet the following basic criteria:

1. You must be currently working in the United States in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H1-B1, H-1C, E-3
    
2. You must have a minimum of one year of work experience in the United States in one of the qualifying visa categories listed above.
    
3. Your occupation must be on the Regional Occupations Under Pressure list for Alberta. Please visit the link to view the list.

If you think you would qualify for this pilot program, please complete the form and e-mail back to immigration.info@gov.ab.ca or fax to 780-644-3329.

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