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Alberta - Business Immigration Visa

Alberta- Business Immigration Visa

Alberta business immigration visa provides a pathway for entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and self-employed individuals to permanently live and work in Canada. The program facilitates business immigration to Canada to those planning to start a new, or buy an existing business in Alberta, Canada.

There are multiple streams under the Alberta business immigration visa. Holders of a visa in any of these streams are able to stay in Canada permanently.

  • Alberta is known for the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada (10%) backed by a robust economy featured by small businesses, contributing 30% of the province’s GDP.
  • The province has a very competitive tax structure followed by no retail sales tax.
  • Alberta is a hot-spot for investment for the Fortune 500 companies from global energy leaders to innovative starts ups.
  • When it comes to exports in Canada, no province can beat Alberta. The province’s internationally-connected and export-centered location makes Alberta the highest exporter of goods and services in Canada.
  • As per international ranking, the province of Alberta is also crowned as the best place to live, work, and do business.
  • The economy of Alberta can be best described in four words- Growth, Economic Prosperity, Attractive Investment Climate, and Exports.
  • The province’s 4.3 million people are the youngest of all Canadian provinces, with a median age of 36.9 years.
  • Alberta also continues to lead Canada in terms of economic growth in the past 20 years.
  • The oil and gas sector remains Alberta’s largest industry till date, contributing to 16% of the province’s GDP. Additionally, other sectors, such as construction, real estate, finance and insurance, and business and commercial services also share a major portion of the GDP contribution through constant growth and productivity in the last three decades.
  • The diverse economy of Alberta provides the broad-based growth, which is a key component of ensuring maintaining long-term economic growth in the province.
  • Alberta has the highest per capita investment rate among all Canadian provinces.
  • In 2018, the per Capita Investment in Alberta was $14,051, which is far greater than the national average of $6,636.
  • Over $180 billion worth of major projects have already been proposed or are under construction in Alberta.
  • The province is one of the prominent exporters of a variety of manufactured products such as petrochemicals, food products, and metals and machinery.
  • Alberta also produces 81% of Canada’s crude oil and 68% of its natural gas.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is an immigration pathway created for foreign nationals who want to live and work in Alberta. The government of Alberta through AINP selects highly skilled and talented workers who possess the skills and abilities to fill labor shortages in the province.

The AINP accepts applications under the Opportunity Alberta stream and under the Express Entry system. The province also operates one business program- the Self-employed Farmer stream.

Self-Employed Farmer Stream

Alberta Self-Employed Farmer stream is a sub-category under the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), operated by the province of Alberta. The business visa stream is aimed at inviting experienced farm owners and operators who want to run a farm in Alberta.

Eligible applicants who successfully grab the nomination via the Alberta Self-employed Farmer Stream will be invited to apply for a Canadian permanent residence.

The program does not require you have an active Express Entry profile, all you need is an extensive farm management experience to apply for the stream.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • You must prove sufficient farm management experience
  • Applicants must showcase supporting financial documents of an existing farm business
  • Sufficient documents related to your education, training and work experience,
  • A well-drafted proposed business plan for the farming business you are considering to operate in Alberta
  • Proof that a financial institution in Canada is willing to sponsor your farming business in Alberta.
  • You must be willing to invest at least CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.
  • Be able to provide financial documents of net worth 500,000 CAD or a document conforming your ability to source the minimum funds for your business.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  • The Candidate must complete the Self-Employed Farmer Application (AINP 004) form.
  • Copy of a valid passport of the primary Candidate, Spouse/Common-law partner, and Dependent children.
  • Degree, diploma, certificate, licenses and any other supporting documents relevant to performing a complete eligibility assessment.
  • Work-related reference letters from previous employers related to the job.
  • Reference letters may include financial documentation of your existing farm enterprise.
  • Personal net worth statement.
  • Written plan documenting your investment intentions.
  • Proof that a Canadian financial institution is ready to endorse your proposed business plan.

Self-Employed Farmer Stream- Application Process

A candidate must go through the following steps in order to apply for the Self-Employed Farmer Stream:

  • To begin with, make sure you read the AINP terms and conditions
  • Download the document checklist and complete the require forms. Provide the necessary documents and forms via a courier or registered email ID.
  • Alberta Agriculture and Forestry will review your application. Meanwhile you must arrange an exploratory visit to Alberta and also attend an in-person interview with representatives of the Alberta Government to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria under the AINP or not.
  • If the department approves your application, it will be forward to the AINP for further evaluation.
  • In case you have used an immigration representative to submit your application, your file number will be emailed to you and a copy will be sent to your representative.
  • If your applicant is also approved by the AINP, you will be notified about your selection for the provincial nomination via email.
  • After receiving a provincial nomination, candidates have six months to submit a complete application for Canadian permanent residence.

Application Fee and Processing Time

There is no fee for the Self-employed Farmer Stream as well as other AINP streams

As far as processing time is concerned, there is no processing time as such for the applications to be reviewed. There are multiple factors that might affect your application. For example- completeness of documents, eligibility, wrong information, etc.

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