ALBERTA OPPORTUNITY STREAM (AOS)
AAIP Processing Fee: $1,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
AAIP EOI Fee: $135 CAD
Letter of Support Fee: $150 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If required; additional for spouse and children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility.
2. Submit AAIP application online.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Result confirmation.
ALBERTA EXPRESS ENTRY STREAM (AEE)
AAIP Processing Fee: $1,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
AAIP EOI Fee: $135 CAD (Non-refundable)
Letter of Support Fee: $150 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If required; additional for spouse and children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility.
2. Create a federal Express Entry profile.
3. Receive and respond to the Notification of Interest (NOI) letter within 2 weeks.
4. Submit AAIP application online.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Result confirmation.
GRAUDATE ENTREPRENEUR STREAM (GES)
AAIP Processing Fee: $3,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
AAIP EOI Fee: $135 CAD (Non-refundable)
Letter of Support Fee: $150 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required, Extra for Adding Spouse & Children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by accessing the AAIP online portal
3. Submit a Business Application package
4. Pay the application fee
5. Sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA)
6. Apply for a Letter of Support (205[a]) within 90 days of work permit expiry, if extension is needed
7. Establish the business in Alberta
8. Submit a Final Report for AAIP nomination
9. Result confirmation
RURAL ENTREPRENEUR STREAM (RES)
AAIP EOI Fee: $200 CAD (Non-refundable)
AAIP Business Application Fee: $3,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
Letter of Support Fee: $150 CAD
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required, Extra for Adding Spouse & Children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility
2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) online
3. If invited, submit a Business Application package
4. Pay the application fee
5. Sign a Business Performance Agreement (BPA)
6. Apply for a Letter of Support (205[a]) within 90 days of work permit expiry, if extension is needed
7. Establish the business in Alberta
8. Submit a Final Report for AAIP nomination
9. Result confirmation
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY STREAM (TOS)
AAIP Processing Fee: $1,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required, Extra for Adding Spouse & Children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility
2. Apply for AAIP application by completing the application online
3. Pay the application fee
4. Result confirmation
FARM STREAM
AAIP Processing Fee: $3,500 CAD (Non-refundable)
Federal Application Processing Fee: $990 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Right of Permanent Residence Fee: $600 CAD (Additional for spouse)
Dependent Child: $270 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required, Extra for Adding Spouse & Children)
Procedure:
1. Review eligibility
2. Submit the business plan
3. Apply for AAIP application by completing the application
4. Pay the application fee
5. Mail the application to AAIP
6. Result confirmation
BRIDGING OPEN WORK PERMIT (BOWP)
Government Fee: $255 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required)
Procedure:
1. Apply for Work Permit
2. Online Application: Takes 3 months on average
3. Paper Application: Takes 3–4 months on average
4. No Border Application
5. Result confirmation
NOMINEE-BASED WORK PERMIT
Employer Compliance Fee: $230 CAD
Government Fee: $155 CAD
Biometric Fee: $85 CAD (If Required)
Procedure:
1. Apply for Work Permit
2. Online Application: Takes 3 months on average
3. Paper Application: Takes 3–4 months on average
4. Border Application: Takes 1 day
5. Result confirmation
