Alberta Farm Stream (AF)
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SUMMARY
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
The Alberta Farm Stream is designed to attract experienced farmers who plan to establish or purchase and manage a farming business in Alberta.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Alberta Farm Stream:
1- Farm Management Skills
You must prove that you have farm management skills.
Proof of this may include, but is not limited to:
- Financial documentation of an existing farm business
- Documentation of education, training and work experience
- A proposed business plan for the farming enterprise you are considering in Alberta
2- Endorsement from a Canadian Financial Institution
You must provide proof that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance your proposed farming business.
For business plans that do not require funding from a Canadian lender, you must supply a letter from a financial institution indicating they have reviewed your business plans and financials.
3- Net Worth
You must have net worth of at least $500,000 CAD or confirmation of the ability to access to a similar amount of funds from other sources.
Applicants may be required to show the ability to invest more than the minimum.
You must provide an accountant prepared statement showing you have the required minimum net worth in unencumbered Canadian funds.
4- Ineligibility
You are not eligible to apply under the Alberta Farm Stream if:
- You are a temporary foreign worker working and residing in a province other than Alberta.
- You are an international student studying in Canada, including students doing co-op work placements or internships as part of their study program.
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
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ALBERTA FARMING BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify as an eligible farming business under the Farm Stream, you must have an intention to set-up a farming business in Alberta that meets the following criteria:
1- Business Investment
You must invest a minimum of $500,000 CAD into a primary production farming business in Alberta. You may be required to show the ability to invest more than the minimum.
2- Type of Business
Applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta's agri-food targets will be given priority.
WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Submit a Business Plan
If you have all the above requirements, before submitting a complete application you must send your business plan to farm.ainp@gov.ab.ca.
As part of this assessment of your business plan, you must complete an interview with representatives of the Alberta Government to determine your eligibility under the AAIP. Interviews may be conducted by phone or video conference.
If your business plan is approved, you will receive a Ministerial Recommendation Letter along with information on how to apply to the AAIP.
Step 2: Get a Bank Endorsement
You must provide proof that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance your proposed farming business.
For business plans that do not require funding from a Canadian lender, you must supply a letter from a financial institution indicating they have reviewed your business plans and financials.
Step 3: Submit Application to AAIP
If you receive the Ministerial Recommendation Letter, you may submit your application by providing the application forms, all supporting documentation and application fee. You need to submit your complete file by mail.
You must send your original complete application package by registered mail or courier.
You will receive an email from the AAIP confirming that your file has been received. This will include your AAIP file number.
If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and get a nomination package by email.
If your application is declined, you may be eligible to submit a request for reconsideration.
| AAIP Application | |
| Mail the application to: | |
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Farm Stream Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Government of Alberta Suite 940, ATB Place North Tower S10025 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J1S6 |
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| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/AF-Guide | |
| AAIP Application Fee: | |
| $3500 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/AB-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| immilib.com/AF-Doc | |
| Contact: | |
| 780-6382843, 780-6447534 | |
| entrepreneur.supportservice@gov.ab.ca | |
Step 4: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the Province of Alberta, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
Step 5: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven't already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
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WELCOME TO ALBERTA!
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