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Staff members of the Immigrate to Alberta Information Service (I2A Info Service) are available to answer your specific questions about:

  • Immigration to Alberta.
  • Temporary work in Alberta.
  • Opportunities for skilled workers in Alberta.
  • The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.

For general questions please visit our Immigrating to Alberta page.

Status of Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program applications

Processing times vary due to the volume of applications being submitted and the completeness of applications received. Currently, the AINP is experiencing a high volume of applications. Approximate processing times are as follows:

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program Processing time
Employer Driven Stream  
Employer assessments Up to six months
Candidate (Employee) assessments Up to four months
Total AINP processing time Up to 10 months
Family Stream  
Sponsor notification (pre-assessment) Up to six months
Candidate assessments Up to 12 months*
Total AINP processing time Up to 18 months

* For applications accepted for assessment after January 1, 2009, processing times will be between 12 to 24 months.

The above times do not include processing of applications for permanent residency, which takes place at Canadian visa offices outside of Canada.

To ensure efficient processing, please refrain from making status inquiries during our normal processing times. Make sure all documentation is complete and included with your application to prevent unnecessary delays.

I2A Info Service

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (MST)
  • Toll-free within Alberta: 1-877-427-6419
  • Outside Alberta: 780-427-6419  

Please note: The telephone service is available in English only.

E-mail

Temporary Foreign Worker

Employer-Driven Stream - Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

Family Stream - Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

To revise or update your AINP application

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Suite 940, Telus Plaza North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1S6
Fax Number: 780-427-6560

If you need more specific information about the various Government of Alberta services available to help you immigrate to Alberta, there are various Government of Alberta departments that can help you, depending upon what information you need. See the related links list for additional Government of Alberta program contacts.

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Related Information

Alberta international office locations and contacts

Government of Alberta

Date Updated: Dec 17, 2008
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