Date: 11 Apr 2012 Comments:0
The province of Alberta, located in Western Canada between Saskatchewan and British Columbia, is one of Canada’s most rapidly expanding provinces in terms of both population and economic power. With a population of over 3.6 million, largely centralized in the cities of Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta is the most populous of Canada’s ‘prairie provinces’. It is also home to one of Canada’s strongest economies, supported by the expanding oil industry as well as agriculture and technology.
The province has historically welcomed immigration, which has driven its economy and resulted in a diverse local culture. For example, Canada’s oldest and largest mosques are located in Edmonton and Calgary, respectively, and over one fifth of the population speaks a language other than English as their mother tongue. Diversity has continued to rise in recent years, as immigrants increasingly choose to settle in Alberta because of its favorable economic climate (a recent survey showed annual household income amongst Albertans was over $10,000 more than the rest of Canada), as well as its vibrant society and natural beauty.
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for this province. Like all PNPs, it encompasses a number of different categories of immigration through which eligible applicants may apply for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR). In this way, applicants who qualify for the AINP can receive a provincial nomination certificate, which is then sent with the rest of the application to the Federal government for health and security processing. Using this system, Alberta is able to choose what immigrants will fit best into the province, and ensure that it continues its strong positive trend of growth and economic prosperity.
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