Alberta Advantage Immigration Program: permanent residency for police officers

The Alberta provincial government has announced the creation of a new pathway within the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), specifically for public safety personnel. This initiative is intended to assist Alberta police services in tackling crime and achieving their recruitment goals for public protection. This new article from Immiland brings the information foreign trained professionals need to know in this important area of work.

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Which employers are eligible for AAIP?

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In order to carry out the recruitment and hiring process of police personnel through this provincial program, this requirement of an exclusive nature must be met:

• Only members of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police can be eligible employers under this pathway. Find employees for your company with Immiland Canada.

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What police occupations are available?

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The positions that can be filled thanks to this program are:

• Commissioned and non-commissioned police officers and occupations related to public protection services.
• Police investigators and other investigative type occupations.
• Other specialized occupations in law enforcement. Search for job openings with Immiland Canada.

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What are the application requirements?

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To start your application, it is necessary that you have documents related to your immigration process, these are:

• Valid job offer from a member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.
• The documents and other criteria established for Express Entry. Read our blog 12 tips to improve your Express Entry profile.

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What is the Alberta government looking for with this new program?

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The primary objective of this pathway is to enhance public safety in Alberta by supporting the recruitment of international police officers. This initiative reflects the Alberta government's commitment to the safety of its residents by strengthening law enforcement capabilities, attesting to the great benefit of this new pathway for both police recruits and the Alberta region. Learn more about the AAIP at alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.

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5 steps for AAIP application

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 The 5 general steps include:

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1. Verification of your eligibility, for this purpose:

• Make sure that your occupation and job offer meet the specified requirements.
• Verify that the job offer is from a member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.

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2. For the Express Entry profile:

• Create and maintain an active Express Entry profile.
• Make sure you meet the necessary Express Entry criteria, which generally include language proficiency, education, work experience and proof of settlement funds.

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3. Wait for your Notice of Interest (NOI):

• The province of Alberta selects its candidates from the Express Entry pool and then issues Notices of Interest.

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4. Submission of the application:

• Upon receipt of the NOI, you may submit a complete application to the AAIP.

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5. Provincial nomination:

• If your application is approved, you will receive a provincial nomination, which you can then use to apply for permanent residence through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). You can review your visa documentation with our team of CICC advisors to ensure that everything is in order and your application is more likely to be successful. Check your immigration process here.

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Immiland's recommendations on what's new in the Alberta Advantage Program

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At Immiland, we keep a close eye on the changes and updates announced by the Canadian government and the provinces. This program is in very high demand, so you need to keep up to date on the monthly process of available applications, as they fill up quickly. If you would like to apply to this program with Immiland's specialized help, click on quote or write to us at info@immilandcanada.com.

With love,

Immiland