The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has announced the expiration of several application streams, which are no longer accepting new applications. This update, provided on the Alberta.ca website, details the streams that have been closed, affecting various categories of applicants.
Previously active streams, particularly under the Employer-driven and Strategic Recruitment categories, are now inactive. These include specific pathways for Skilled Workers, International Graduates, and Semi-skilled Workers, among others. The AAIP has identified these streams as permanently closed to new submissions.
The Employer-Driven Stream encompassed three distinct sub-categories: the Skilled Worker, International Graduate, and Semi-skilled Worker streams. All three sub-categories under this primary stream have been discontinued, meaning employers can no longer use these avenues to nominate foreign nationals for provincial nomination.
Similarly, the Strategic Recruitment Stream, which was designed to target specific occupations and groups, has also been entirely retired. Within this stream, categories such as Compulsory and Optional Trades, Engineering Occupations, and the Post-Graduate Worker stream are no longer available for new applications. These closures represent a shift in the AAIP's approach to provincial nominations.
Individuals who were considering applying through any of these now-expired streams should consult the official Alberta Advantage Immigration Program website for current and active immigration pathways. The AAIP continuously updates its program offerings based on provincial economic and labour market needs.