Immigration Resources

Welcome to Alberta Welcome to Alberta provides basic information about settling in Alberta for adult immigrants. It will help you learn about where to get a help; employment, money and banking, health care, education, accommodations as well as the legal system.

Forms required to apply for immigration to Canada

Social Insurance Number The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number used in the administration of various Canadian government programs. You will require a SIN to work in Canada or to receive government benefits. To download an application “click here”.

Immigrating to Canada as an Entrepreneur The Entrepreneur Program seeks to attract experienced persons that will own and actively manage businesses in Canada that will contribute to the economy and create jobs.

Immigrating to Canada as an Investor The Immigrant Investor Program seeks to attract experienced persons and capital to Canada.

Immigrating to Canada as Self-Employed Person Self-employed persons must have the intention and ability to create their own employment and are expected to contribute to the cultural or athletic life of Canada.

Skilled Workers Canada’s citizenship and immigration programs help build a community of citizens respected throughout the world. Applying to come to Canada as a Skilled Worker is not difficult. For all the information and forms you need to make you application “click here”.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Employers unable to fill skilled positions with Canadian residents may present their business case to the AINP and apply for approval to recruit a specified number of foreign candidates to fill these positions.

Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Every year over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada. Visit the following website for further information on working temporarily in Canada. Working Temporarily in Canada Visit the following website for a Work Permit to work in Canada.

The Worker’s Role Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada.

Change Conditions or Extend Your Stay in Canada

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) IQAS helps immigrants obtain recognition for the education they received in other countries.