Coronavirus: Alberta still processing immigration applications
As of April 29, Alberta has put in place special coronavirus measures while carrying out operations
Applications for immigration to Alberta will continue to be accepted and processed, but the Alberta Immigration Nominee Program (AINP) has introduced new temporary measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The AINP will now accept copies for all required documents, including copies of signatures on forms. The authenticity of signatures and other documents may need to be confirmed with a phone call or email.
Applicants may be permitted to submit an incomplete application if they meet the following requirements:
- Applied after April 29;
- Meet all selection criteria for their AINP stream;
- Include a written explanation as to why their application is incomplete;
- Provide evidence that they have requested the document, or that the issuing party is not operational due to the coronavirus;
- If applying for the Alberta Opportunity Stream, they include language test results, or proof that they have registered for a language test on or before October 29, 2020; and
- If applying for the Alberta Express Entry Stream, they include valid language results and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
Applicants who have applied on or before April 29 who cannot provide documents must also:
- Include a written explanation as to why they are unable to provide the required documents;
- Provide evidence that they have requested the document, or that the issuing party is not operational due to the coronavirus.
For incomplete applications, Alberta will hold them for 60 calendar days from the date of mailing.
After 45 days, it will be determined whether or not the hold will be extended for another 60 calendar days, and so on, for a maximum of six months.