AINP processing times have been updated as of September 10, 2014.
Processing times are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
The processing times below are the most accurate source of information regarding the status of your application.
Processing times have increased as the AINP received a large volume of applications near the end of 2013, and continues to receive a high volume of applications.
The AINP is authorized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to issue a maximum of 5,500 certificates of nomination for the 2014 calendar year.
As of September 5, 2014, the AINP has:
More than 10,000 applications that need to be assessed to determine if the application is eligible for a nomination
Issued more than 3,100 (out of the available 5,500 nominations) so far in 2014
Is able to issue less than 2,400 nominations from now until December 31, 2014
Approximate AINP processing times for a complete application
Employer Driven Stream - Skilled Worker and International Graduate Categories
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before December 31, 2013: at least 13 - 15 months from the date your application was received
Between January and April 2014 (inclusive): at least 15 - 18 months from the date your application was received
Between May and August 2014 (inclusive): at least 18 - 24 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 25 months from the date your application was received
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Employer-Driven Stream - Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Food and Beverage Processing Industry
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before June 20, 2014: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
Between July and August 2014 (inclusive): at least 14 - 18 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 19 months from the date your application was received
Foodservices Industry (Pilot Project)
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before November 26, 2013: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
November 27, 2013 and after: at least 25 months from the date your application was received
Hotel and Lodging Industry
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before December 31, 2013: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
Between January and August 2014 (inclusive): at least 13 - 16 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 17 months from the date your application was received
Manufacturing Industry
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before June 30, 2014: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
Between July and August 2014 (inclusive): at least 14 - 17 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 18 months from the date your application was received
Trucking Industry
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before August 31, 2014: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 15 months from the date your application was received
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Strategic Recruitment Stream
Engineering Occupations Category / Compulsory and Optional Trades Category / Post-Graduate Worker Category
Estimated processing time if your application was received by the AINP:
On or before August 31, 2014: at least 12 - 14 months from the date your application was received
September 1, 2014 and after: at least 14 months from the date your application was received
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Alberta Work Experience Category
(Note: The AINP is no longer accepting applications under the Alberta Work Experience Category.)
Estimated processing time:
At least 15 months from the date your application was received
