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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program | (AINP) - 2021

shergill12

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May 26, 2018
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Guys. I got the link to the portal to start my application BUT even though I have the Alberta Digital ID, I haven't verified this one yet because I don't have a driver's license nor an Alberta ID Card (which will take time to get).
Can I still use the AINP Portal without having my AB Digital ID verified? I don't want to start my application yet, since I'm still collecting my documents, so I haven't tried yet to check if works.
Yeah that's not mandatory, outland applicants have nothing to verify. Verified is needed for other services not AINP.
 
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Imanbir

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Dec 7, 2020
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Greetings
Can anyone please tell that were their employers asked for photos of work performed as a proof of employment? If yes, then please share how many photos were shared and in what manner. Also, what to do if the employer refuses to share the photos?
 

Martin Davis

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Oct 10, 2021
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Hi All,

I am post graduate from India looking for PNP programme , and my age is 45 and my partner is a graduate about 42 and having two kids and having around 15 plus years experience Retail Manager (Sales Background) .please suggest which programme I can plan for the same. Expect your valuable suggessions.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi All,

I am post graduate from India looking for PNP programme , and my age is 45 and my partner is a graduate about 42 and having two kids and having around 15 plus years experience Retail Manager (Sales Background) .please suggest which programme I can plan for the same. Expect your valuable suggessions.
You posted in the Alberta forum. Post elsewhere to get more answers. Are you even eligible for Express Entry to enter the pool? You need 67 points based on your age, education/ECAs, work experience and language skills. That is your first step and then calculate CRS score.
 

GoanGirlGoingToCanada

Star Member
Sep 29, 2021
51
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Hello Guys.... I wanted to know what are the chances of rejection post submitting the AINP documents. My worry is that my previous company has been sold to another company and I am unable to get a proper reference letter from them, Its around 7 years since I left the company, So I approached my Ex-Manager who has also left the company and is freelancing as a consultant in another firm to write me a reference letter. This letter is not on a letter head and hence I am worried if my application will be rejected on the basis of this. I have attached a Letter of Explanation as well, stating the reason to upload this reference letter as no one from my tenure is currently working at the previous firm. Do you think this will be a problem? Also typically after submission and fee payment how long does it take to get an approval from AINP and when will medicals and Bio-metrics be collected ? Thank for any info in advance.
 
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Hello Guys.... I wanted to know what are the chances of rejection post submitting the AINP documents. My worry is that my previous company has been sold to another company and I am unable to get a proper reference letter from them, Its around 7 years since I left the company, So I approached my Ex-Manager who has also left the company and is freelancing as a consultant in another firm to write me a reference letter. This letter is not on a letter head and hence I am worried if my application will be rejected on the basis of this. I have attached a Letter of Explanation as well, stating the reason to upload this reference letter as no one from my tenure is currently working at the previous firm. Do you think this will be a problem? Also typically after submission and fee payment how long does it take to get an approval from AINP and when will medicals and Bio-metrics be collected ? Thank for any info in advance.
Do you really need to show an experience that was 7 years ago? You only need 3+ years of experience in your EE profile to get maximum points and AINP asks you to mention and submit letters for only the experience you're claiming CRS points for in your EE profile. Also be advised that AINP really only cares about your experience in your primary NOC. You were selected based on your primary NOC and Alberta expects you to work in your primary NOC when you immigrate to Alberta.
 

GoanGirlGoingToCanada

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Sep 29, 2021
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Do you really need to show an experience that was 7 years ago? You only need 3+ years of experience in your EE profile to get maximum points and AINP asks you to mention and submit letters for only the experience you're claiming CRS points for in your EE profile.
Thanks for your quick reply, according to my Immigration Consultant AINP requires 10 years of experience apparently. I am not sure. Just going with what my agent has told me. I am a bit worried about this situation. Logically I am now working for the past 6 years in a firm currently and they have issued me a proper letter, which I am assuming should be sufficient ?
 
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Thanks for your quick reply, according to my Immigration Consultant AINP requires 10 years of experience apparently. I am not sure. Just going with what my agent has told me. I am a bit worried about this situation. Logically I am now working for the past 6 years in a firm currently and they have issued me a proper letter, which I am assuming should be sufficient ?
May I ask your NOC? AINP does not require a specific amount of work experience; although it wouldn't be surprising to find out that more experience improves your chances. If your current employment of 6 years is in your primary NOC, I'd say that you're better off not putting any other of your experiences but only your current one in the work experience section of your EE. In this case, you'd only provide letters for this experience to AINP because AINP asks you to mention work experiences for which you have claimed CRS points for in your EE profile.

Also, do you know the distinction between "work experience" and "personal history" in your EE profile? You'll be asked for your "personal history" by IRCC in your EE profile after you've received an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
 

GoanGirlGoingToCanada

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Sep 29, 2021
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May I ask your NOC? AINP does not require a specific amount of work experience; although it wouldn't be surprising to find out that more experience improves your chances. If your current employment of 6 years is in your primary NOC, I'd say that you're better off not putting any other of your experiences but only your current one in the work experience section of your EE. In this case, you'd only provide letters for this experience to AINP because AINP asks you to mention work experiences for which you have claimed CRS points for in your EE profile.

Also, do you know the distinction between "work experience" and "personal history" in your EE profile? You'll be asked for your "personal history" by IRCC in your EE profile after you've received an invitation to apply for permanent residency.
My NOC is 2253, and I was told by my agent that I need to show for the last 10 years, I suppose they has listed 10years work exp for the additional points, hence have to show the previous company details as well. I am not entirely sure about Personal History.. was told it is same as Work Experience by my agent. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for your help in this matter.
 
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My NOC is 2253, and I was told by my agent that I need to show for the last 10 years, I suppose they has listed 10years work exp for the additional points, hence have to show the previous company details as well. I am not entirely sure about Personal History.. was told it is same as Work Experience by my agent. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for your help in this matter.
I'm not sure what "additional points" you're referring to but you get max points for your work experience in;

six selection points for 6+ years of experience: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers/six-selection-factors-federal-skilled-workers.html

comprehensive ranking system (CRS) for 3+ years of experience: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/criteria-comprehensive-ranking-system/grid.html

About personal history, it is not the same as the work experience section in your EE profile. The work experience section is where you claim CRS points for your work experience, which you will be required to prove by providing work reference letters. On the other hand, the personal history section, which is not visible in your EE profile until you receive and invitation to apply (ITA), is filled out for all of your activities such as education, employment, and even unemployment in the past 10 years. It is mandatory to list all activities (including all your past and present employments) in your personal history.

The big difference between work experience and personal history is that, you are not required to submit work reference letters for the experiences that you listed in your personal history but not in the work experience section. In other words, by putting a work experience only in your personal history, and not in the work experience section, you may choose not to claim points for it, in which case you will not be asked to provide work reference letters.
 
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My NOC is 2253, and I was told by my agent that I need to show for the last 10 years, I suppose they has listed 10years work exp for the additional points, hence have to show the previous company details as well. I am not entirely sure about Personal History.. was told it is same as Work Experience by my agent. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for your help in this matter.
The details of your application may be different but I suggest you talk to people here who have your NOC. I've never heard of any application that really HAD to show 10 years of experience to get more points.
 

marez01

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Mar 1, 2021
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Hi everyone, I need some advice. I had this issue below regarding the payment of the fees after I submitted my application and it wasn't fixed. I couldn't reach the offices. Now my application seems cancelled as I couldn't pay and in order to create a new application I need to withdraw the previous one but this time, I can't see the previous application where its supposed to be. I already sent several emails and tried to reach to the offices, but they don't respond (their lines are always busy).

I don't want to waste my NOI but it goes in that direction. Do you have any suggestions?

NOI: 14th Sept
Accepted: 14th Sept
Portal link received: 16th Sept
Submitted: 28th Sept
Cancelled: 29th Sept