Read important program and fee updates to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and its 8 intake streams.
Regular system updates
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Before you apply
You may only have one Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) application in process at any time.
How to withdraw an application in process
If you choose to request the withdrawal of an application, you must submit a request to the AAIP. The AAIP must confirm that your application has been withdrawn before a new application can be submitted in the AAIP portal.
The application fee for the withdrawn application will not be refunded.
Candidates must submit their request to withdraw a Business Application using the AAIP portal.
Complete the online request
- Log into the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal.
- On the AAIP portal main page, click on 'Create New Request'.
- Find the AAIP Business Application number for the Business Application that you want to withdraw.
- Once you click on the Business Application number, you will be directed to a page with detailed information. You can only see request options that are available to you for this Business Application. If you are eligible to withdraw the Business Application, a blue Withdraw Application button will be available above the Business Application number.
- Click on the blue 'Withdraw Application' button.
- Next, read the FOIP clause and other important information about completing a request. Check off the box and click on 'Continue'. A draft is automatically saved once you click on the 'Continue' button. If you experience any technical issues or leave the request section while creating the request, you will need to go to the 'Check Existing Requests' page to retrieve the draft request to continue.
- Read the information provided on submitting a withdrawal. Once a Business Application is withdrawn it cannot be re-activated. Enter your reason for requesting the withdrawal of the Business Application, and click on 'Submit Request' button.
The AAIP will review your request and notify you by email after the review is completed.
Application steps
There are 7 steps in the Graduate Entrepreneur Stream application process. Read each step carefully before you apply.
Request for reconsideration
All requests for reconsideration are subject to a service fee of $250. Information on how to pay the fee is provided below.
You may only submit one request for reconsideration for each decline decision that you receive from the AAIP on your Business Application.
Requests will not be processed until full payment is received.
Eligibility for reconsideration
You may submit a request for reconsideration on the decision of your AAIP Business Application or Final Report for Nomination if you meet the following criteria.
A request for reconsideration must:
- be directly related to the reason(s) stated in the decision letter
- demonstrate that an error was made in applying program criteria to the Business Application or Final Report for Nomination
- be submitted by:
- the candidate named on the decision letter, or
- a representative of the candidate
- be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date the decision letter was issued
A request for reconsideration cannot be used:
- to ask for an exemption or exception to program criteria
- as an opportunity to submit new evidence or re-state the evidence submitted in the Business Application or Final Report for Nomination
- if you are unsatisfied with the final decision or a component of the final decision
- to request Humanitarian and Compassionate consideration
How to submit a request for reconsideration
Step 1. Complete the online request
- On the AAIP portal main page, click on 'Create New Request'.
- Find the AAIP Business Application number that you want to submit a request for reconsideration. Only Business Applications with a status of 'Declined' or 'Withdrawn' are eligible for reconsideration.
- Once you click on the application number, you will be directed to a page with detailed information. You can only see request options that are available to you for this Business Application. If you are eligible to submit a request for reconsideration for the Business Application, a blue 'Request for Reconsideration' button will be available above the Business Application number.
- Click on the blue 'Request for Reconsideration' button.
- Next, read the FOIP clause and other important information about completing a request. Check off the box and click on Continue. A draft is automatically saved once you click on the Continue button. If you experience any technical issues or leave the request section while creating the request, you will need to go the 'Check Existing Requests' page to retrieve the draft request to continue.
- Complete the online declaration and upload supporting document(s), if applicable, and click on 'Submit Request' button.
- Next, you must pay the fee.
Step 2. Pay the fee
All requests for reconsideration are subject to a service fee of $250.
Fee conditions
The AAIP request for reconsideration fee will automatically be refunded by the Program only if the original decision on your Business Application is overturned. Other refunds for requests for reconsideration fees will not be considered.
Online Payment
Instructions on how to pay your fee are available in the portal. For any online fee payment issues, contact the Service Alberta Contact Centre:
Phone: 1-844-643-2788
Email: [email protected]
You will need to pay your fee in full within 24 hours of submitting your request in the portal. If you do not pay your fee within 24 hours of submitting your request, your request will be cancelled. Cancelled requests cannot be reinstated and a new request must be created and submitted.
Check the Request Status on the Check Existing Requests page to confirm if your request fee has been paid. Your fee has not been paid if the status is 'Payment Pending.' Your request has been accepted for processing by the AAIP if the status is 'Submitted'. You will also have an email from eServices with your fee payment receipt.
After you submit a request for reconsideration
You can check the online portal for the status of your request. You will not receive a confirmation email from the AAIP that your request has been received.
The information you submitted will be reviewed and if the request meets the conditions required, a Program Officer with the AAIP who was not involved in the original decision will conduct a review of the decision on your Business Application.
There is no guarantee that a request for reconsideration will result in your Business Application being re-assessed.
An email with the decision on your request for reconsideration will be issued within 30 calendar days of the date the request was received.
If you do not qualify to request reconsideration
If you do not meet the conditions listed above to request reconsideration, you may wish to review the AAIP website for information and updates to AAIP criteria, to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria to re-apply.
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Contact
Connect with the program if you have questions:
Email: [email protected]