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  Getting Prepared for Immigration

  Gathering the required documentation can take time depending on your country and situation. We recommend looking ahead and preparing what you will need.

  How to Prepare

  1. Write your Language Proficiency Test | English Language Proficiency Instruction Sheet
     
  2. Request a Criminal Record Check
     1. Look up the requirements, timelines and document expiration timelines that apply to your situation.
     2. You require a CRC from every country you have lived in for 6 or more consecutive months.
     3. Police Certificate and Medical Exams Instruction Sheet
        
  3. Medical Check | See IRCC website
  4. Is your passport expiring soon? Ensure your documents will not expire in the middle of your process.
     
     

  
  

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  Immigration Overview

  As of April 2024, all AHS candidates coming to Canada through the International Nurse Recruitment Initiative will be applying for Express Entry for Permanent Residency through the Federal Skilled Workers Express Entry Pathway. As part of this process, Alberta may provide a provincial nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program for individuals that meet requirements. In addition, to aide candidates in coming to Canada faster, AHS will apply for an LMIA exemption so that candidates can apply for a Work Permit which will allow you to travel to Canada while waiting for the Permanent Resident (PR) application and approval process to be complete.

  Before starting immigration, candidates must have all immigration pre-requisites (see Immigration Pre-requisites Instruction Sheet):

  • English Language Proficiency
  • Education Credential Assessment (ECA)
  • Job Offer from AHS
  • Licensure from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)

  You will receive notification from AHS (international.hires@ahs.ca) when your pre-requisites are met and it is time to start the immigration process. We recognize that immigration can be a long and complex and will help you through the stages when you are ready to begin. Please see the Immigration Process Overview reference document for a one-page summary of the immigration stages.

  Please note: To improve communication and support, you will be asked to upload documents and provide updates through links that you receive in our email communications throughout the immigration process. We will no longer be accepting documents or the required updates via email. Please closely follow the instructions that you are provided in each email.