AINP Alberta
ALBERTA PROVINCIAL ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM
https://www.alberta.ca/ainp.aspx
| International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration System | Self-Employed Farmer stream | Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa | |
| Work Experience | Have a minimum of 6 months of full-time work experience that can be a combination of actively managing or owning the business or equivalencies. Equivalencies include experience with a business incubator or business accelerator, or completion of entrepreneurship program courses | Farm management skillsApplicants must prove that they have farm management skills.Proof of this may include, but is not limited to:financial documentation of an existing farm businessdocumentation of education, training and work experiencea proposed business plan for the farming enterprise you are considering in Albertaproof that a Canadian financial institution is willing to finance your proposed farming businessSufficient financial resourcesApplicants must be able to invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta.Documents must be provided that show a minimum net worth of CDN $500,000, or confirmation of the ability to access a similar amount of funds from other sources.Applicants may be required to show the ability to invest more than the minimum.Primary production investmentApplicants must document their investment plans in a proposed business plan.Applications representing the best opportunity for growth relevant to Alberta’s agri-food targets will be given priority. Applicants must be able to invest a minimum of CDN $500,000 of equity in a primary production farming business in Alberta | Minimum of 6 months full-time work experience that can be a combination of actively managing or owning the business or equivalent |
| Education | Have completed at least two years of full-time education in Alberta, resulting in a degree or diploma from a designated post-secondary institution in Alberta. Completion of program of study must result in a Post-Graduation Work Permit | Completion of a degree from a post-secondary institution outside of Canada within the last 2 years with an ECA | |
| Business Plan | A business plan with projected financials. Refer to the Business Plan Guidelines | ||
| Pitch Deck | A 10-minute presentation (slides only) that outlines the proposed business venture and focuses on what an investor would want to see | ||
| Language | CLB 7 | CLB 7 | |
| Business Establishment | Must establish a new business or buy an existing business in Alberta with a minimum 34% ownership. The proposed business type must not be on the list of ineligible businesses.Business Partners must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents | Must have a minimum of 34% ownership if the business is located in an urban centre or a minimum of 51% ownership if located in regional area outside Calgary and Edmonton | |
| Business investment | A minimum level of investment from candidate’s (or spouse or common-law partner) own equity or from a recognized Canadian financial institution, venture capital, or angel investment firm prior to coming to Alberta. The mandatory minimum investment for an urban centre is $100,000 while the mandatory minimum investment for a regional area is $50,000. Higher levels of investment prior to coming to Alberta will be awarded more points. Points are awarded for urban centre or regional area, not both | ||
| Letter of Recommendation | Must have a letter of recommendation from an AINP-approved designated agency | ||
| Settlement funds | Candidates must demonstrate that they have the funds needed to set up their business and support themselves while they are on a work permit and launching their start-up |
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