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Alberta Self-Employed Farmer Stream

The Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP) self-employed farmer stream invites skilled and willing individuals who are ready to operate or own farmland and highly contribute to the provinces’ economic growth.

Eligibility Criteria for Alberta Self-employed Farmer Stream

Must provide valid proof of financial documents on existing farmland and its allied business.
Must submit relevant proof of education, training, and work experience.
Must submit a well-structured action plan on carrying out the farm management business in Alberta.
Must provide all valid documents on a Canadian financial institution’s willingness to support the farmland business.
The applicant must be able to invest a minimum amount of CAD 500,000 in the respective farm business and also show a minimum net worth of CAD 500,000 funds or its equivalent finance.
Must provide document off interest in investment over the farmland business.
Must get prepared to attend an in-person interview with Alberta’s government official who will determine the eligibility range of the concerned applicant.

In-eligible Candidates for Alberta Self-employed Farmer Stream

Refugee Claimants
Individuals involved in a federal appeal or federal removal process
Live-in caregivers temporarily reside in Canada
Temporary foreign workers working or residing in Canada
International students studying in Canada
International students doing internships and Co-op workers

Eligible Occupations

Majority of the occupations under the National Occupational Classifications under skill level 0,A,B,C and D are found to be eligible and still there are few ones under this category which are found to be ineligible.

High Demanded Jobs in Alberta 2019

Trade, Transport and Equipment Operators
Oil and Gas Industry
Sales and Services
Finance
Administration
Management
Restaurant Managers, Cooks, Kitchen Helpers
Contractors and Supervisors
Trade related workers
Machinery Mechanics
Transportation equipment mechanics
Heavy equipment operators
Finance clerk and Insurance clerk
Retail managers, Sales person and Cashiers
Automotive technicians

Ineligible Occupations

Some of the Ineligible Occupations in Alberta are:

NOC Code (2016)	NOC Skill Level	Occupations
0011	0	Legislators
0422	0	School Principals, administrators of elementary and secondary schools
0423	0	Managers in social, community and correctional services
0432	0	Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
0651*	0	Escort agency managers, massage parlour managers
4031	A	Secondary school teachers
4032	A	Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
4154	A	Professional occupations in religion
5121	A	Authors and writers
5133	A	Musicians and singers
5135	A	Actors and comedians
5136	A	Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
1227	B	Court officers and justices of the peace
3223*	B	Dental laboratory assistants/bench workers
4214*	B	Early childhood educators who do not have certification through Alberta Children’s Services – Child Care Staff Certification Office or who have been certified as child development assistant (formerly Level 1)
4216	B	Other instructors
4217	B	Other religious occupations
5232	B	Other performers, not elsewhere classified
5244	B	Artisans and craftspersons
5251	B	Athletes
6232	B	Real estate agents and salespersons
4411	C	Home child care providers
4412	C	Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
4413	C	Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
6533	C	Casino occupations
6564	C	Other personal service occupations
7513	C	Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
8442	C	Trappers and hunters
6623	D	Other sales related occupations
6722	D	Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
6742	D	Other service support occupations, not elsewhere classified
8611	D	Harvesting labourers
8612	D	Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers
8613	D	Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers
8614	D	Mine labourers

Step by Step process of Alberta Provincial Nominee Program Evaluation

Create an Express Entry Profile by providing proper details on criteria like basic information, educational and work qualification.
To prove your educational qualification you need to undergo the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) both for Express Entry and Alberta Immigration Nominee Program.
You must give the IELTS (CLB) test and must score a minimum of 7 out of 10 to prove your language ability skill.
If your primary or first language is French, then you need to undergo Test Evaluation in French (TEF). Candidates who possess proficiency in more than one language will be awarded extra points.
After you have created the Express Entry profile it will get validated by the concerned IRCC (Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada) officers and they provided a respective CRS score for your profile.
If your CRS score is good enough you will be placed in higher ranks of Express Entry or Alberta Immigration Program and your process will be carried out swiftly either your name would not get listed out during the date of the announcement.

Factors influencing Alberta Entry Calculation

The following factors were considered to calculate an individual’s entry to Alberta for any of the above mentioned profiles:

Relevant basic Education
Proficiency in English or French language
Work Experience
Age
Arranged Employment
Adaptability to conditions

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