Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

Alberta Opportunity Stream – Document Checklist

To apply to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), you will need to include the documents listed below. If any
documents are missing, your application may be returned or declined.

Include this document checklist with your completed application. Documents must be submitted in the same order as the
Document Checklist. Documents should be loose (with no bindings) and be placed in an envelope. Do not use staples, paper
clips, binder clips, dividers or plastic document sleeves or other bindings or provide your application in binder.

Certified Translation
Provide a certified translation with any documents that are not in English or French, and submit your documents with copies
of the original documents. Visit the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) to find a certified translator in
Canada. www.atia.ab.ca

Forms and documents required by all Candidates

 Document Requirements Format For office use
Application form Your application form must be completed, dated and signed. Original
(AINP 010) ƒƒ The identification number on the bottom of each page must be the
same, including the bar code page.
ƒƒ All forms must have original signatures in blue ink.

Valid passports Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy

ƒƒ Include only the personal information page and any page(s) showing
the expiry and renewal date(s) of the passport(s).

Work permit(s) Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy

ƒƒ Submit all your Canadian work permits.
ƒƒ You must also include your spouse or common-law partner’s current
Canadian work permit if their income was factored in to meet the
minimum income threshold in your Income Calculation Worksheet.

Immigration, Candidate: Copy

Refugees and ƒƒ IMM 0008 Generic Application Form for Canada
Citizenship Canada ƒƒ IMM 5669 Schedule A: Background/Declaration
(IRCC) forms ƒƒ IMM 5406: Additional Family Information
ƒƒ IMM 0008 Schedule 4: Economic Classes: Provincial Nominees
ƒƒ IMM 5476: Use of a Representative (if applicable)
ƒƒ IMM 0008DEP: Additional Dependants/Declaration Form (if applicable)
Spouse/common-law partner and dependents over 18:
ƒƒ IMM 5669 Schedule A: Background/Declaration
ƒƒ IMM 5406: Additional Family Information
ƒƒ IMM 5476: Use of a Representative (if applicable)

The IRCC Guide for Provincial Nominees can help you fill out the forms
correctly. Canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/
application-forms-guides/guide-p7000-application-permanent-residence-provincial-
nominee-class.html

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Designated Candidate only: Copy
language ƒƒ Do not include language assessments for family members.
assessment ƒƒ The assessment cannot be more than two years old on the date your
application is postmarked.
ƒƒ The AINP accepts only the following designated language
assessments:
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
General Test, or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General
Training Test, or
• Test d’évaluation de français (TEF)
ƒƒ Test results must meet the minimum standards outlined on the Alberta
Opportunity Stream page. AlbertaCanada.com/AINP-AOS

Labour Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy

market impact ƒƒ Submit all of your Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) from
assessment(s) Service Canada/ Employment and Social Development Canada
OR Evidence of (ESDC). Include a copy of both the Confirmation Letter and the Annex
Exemption for all LMIAs submitted.
ƒƒ If an LMIA does not exist, provide the documents to show the
exemption used for the work permit (e.g. North American Free Trade
Agreement, etc.). If you are a Post-Graduation Work Permit holder, the
work permit is proof of your exemption.
ƒƒ You must also include your spouse or common-law partner’s current
LMIA or proof of LMIA exemption if their income was factored in
to meet the minimum income threshold in your Income Calculation
Worksheet.

Education Candidate only: Copy

ƒƒ Do not include educational documents for family members.
ƒƒ Submit all your degrees, diplomas and certificates (from Canada and
outside of Canada). Post-Graduation Work Permit holders must also
submit sealed transcripts for education credentials that demonstrate
your education is related to your current occupation and work
experience.

AIT recognized Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy

trade certificate ƒƒ Submit your AIT recognized trade certificate if your occupation and
work experience are in a trade occupation.
• You must submit an AIT recognized trade certificate if you are
working in a compulsory trade in Alberta.
• You may submit a trade certificate if you are working in an optional
trade in Alberta.
ƒƒ You must also include your spouse or common-law partner’s AIT
recognized trade certificate if their income was factored in to meet the
minimum income threshold in your Income Calculation Worksheet and
they are working in a compulsory trade in Alberta.
ƒƒ You can check if your trade certificate is recognized by AIT at
Tradesecrets.alberta.ca/experiencedworkers/recognized-trade-certificate

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Reference letter(s) Candidate only: Copy
ƒƒ Submit reference letters for your qualifying full-time work experience in
your current occupation (either 12 months work experience in Alberta
in past 18 months or 24 months in Canada and/or abroad in past 30
months).
ƒƒ Post-Graduation Work Permit holders who graduated from an
approved Alberta post-secondary institution must submit reference
letters for your qualifying full-time work experience in your current
occupation for 6 months full-time work experience in your current
occupation in Alberta within the last 18 months.
ƒƒ Your reference letter(s) must be signed by a manager or supervisor
from the company.
ƒƒ Your reference letter(s) must be on the company letterhead and must
include:
• job title
• salary
• period of employment
• hours of work per week
• main job duties you perform on a daily basis* (see note below)
• education required
• skills and knowledge necessary for duties
• work experience required
• employer contact information
ƒƒ You may also submit employment contract(s) or job offer letter(s) that
include this information.
*Note: When listing main job duties, do not copy job duties from the
National Occupational Classification (NOC) code description.

Licensing, Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy

registration and Submit all licenses, registration and certification documents required to
certification work in your occupation in Alberta. See AIT recognized trade certificate
(excluding trade section for information on trade certificates that must be provided.
certificates)
You must also include these documents for your spouse or common‑law
partner if their income was factored in to meet the minimum income
threshold in your Income Calculation Worksheet.
For information on the licensing, registration and certification
requirements, review both the Certification Requirement and Educational
Requirement sections for your occupation on the Alberta Learning
Information Service (ALIS) OCCinfo website.
occinfo.alis.alberta.ca/occinfopreview

Alberta job offer(s) Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy
and employment Submit your Alberta job offer or employment contract for your
contract(s) current job.
You must also include your spouse or common-law partner’s current
Alberta job offer or employment contract if their income was factored in
to meet the minimum income threshold in Income Calculation Worksheet.
Your job offer or employment contract must:
ƒƒ Be on letterhead
ƒƒ Show the salary/wage
ƒƒ Show duration of employment
ƒƒ Show working conditions (e.g. hours of work per week)
ƒƒ Show details of any taxable benefits received
ƒƒ Show job duties
ƒƒ Be signed by the employee (you or your spouse and common-law
partner) and your Alberta Employer
ƒƒ Include employer contact information

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Income Documents Candidate and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable): Copy
ƒƒ Submit your completed Income Calculation Worksheet.
• Your completed Worksheet must demonstrate you meet the
minimum annual income required for your family unit size, as set out
in the Income Threshold table. AlbertaCanada.com/AINP-AOS
ƒƒ Submit Statements of Earnings (pay statements/pay stubs).
• You must include your Statements of Earnings for each pay period
for up to the past 3 months to demonstrate that you are currently
employed.
• If you used Statements of Earnings to calculate your yearly income
before tax in Table A of the Income Calculation Worksheet, you must
also submit the 12 months of Statements of Earnings claimed in the
worksheet.
• You must provide Statements of Earnings for each pay period for up
to the past three months for your spouse or common-law partner if
their income was factored in to meet the minimum income threshold
in your Income Calculation Worksheet.
• A Statement of Earnings must list the pay period, hourly rate of
pay, number of hours worked in the pay period, deductions and
any taxable benefits. Statements of Earnings must meet Alberta
Employment Standards Code requirements:
work.alberta.ca/documents/Payment-of-Earnings.pdf
• Do not submit statements created via a payroll deductions online
calculator. These documents state that they are not intended to
be used as a statement of earnings. These do not meet Alberta
Employment Standards Code requirements.
ƒƒ The AINP may request T4 Statements (Tax Information Slips) or
Canada Revenue Agency Notice(s) of Assessment or other documents
for you or your spouse or common-law partner to verify your income.

How to apply

Mail your application and supporting documents in the order listed in the document checklist to:
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program
Government of Alberta
Suite 940, ATB Place North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6

Important considerations

ƒƒ Visit the website to review criteria and application guidelines. Applications that do not meet these criteria and guidelines will
be declined. AlbertaCanada.com/AINP
ƒƒ Complete every question and section on the forms: if a question does not apply to you, write N/A or Not Applicable.
ƒƒ If any documents are missing, your application may be returned or declined.
ƒƒ If required, the AINP may request additional information or documents which may affect processing times.
ƒƒ Please be careful when you submit your supporting documents. Read the checklist carefully and submit documents in the
format (original or copy) indicated. The AINP is not responsible for returning your original documents.
ƒƒ Do not submit handwritten application forms.
ƒƒ Make sure you are submitting the current version of all forms. Submitted AINP forms must include the 2D bar code and have
the same identification numbers on all pages.
• The identification number is on the bottom right side of each page of the application form.
• To be sure all identification numbers at the bottom of each application page are the same, you must print all pages of the
application at the same time, including the bar code page.
• If you need to change any of the pages, make your changes, then save and print the entire application again.

Questions?

If you need help with your AINP application contact the Immigrate to Alberta Information Service at 1-877-427-6419.

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