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International

There are several immigration pathways available, depending on your education, work experience, and individual situation. There are two common pathways for graduates two follow, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) or Express Entry through the federal immigration system. 

Our International Centre advising team can provide general information to help you understand your options. For personalized advice, you should consult:

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is a provincial program that allows Alberta to nominate individuals for permanent residency based on labour market needs.

You may want to explore applying for permanent residency under the AAIP if you:

  • have completed your education at SAIT
  • are working in Alberta after graduation
  • have received a job offer from an Alberta employer
  • plan to build your long-term career in Alberta

A provincial nomination can significantly strengthen your PR application.

Express Entry

Express Entry is a federal immigration pathway used by IRCC to manage applications for permanent residency for skilled workers.

Candidates who are interested in immigrating to Canada create a profile online and are ranked based on factors such as, education, language scores, work experience and age. Candidates with the highest scores may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Economic permanent residency programs managed under the Express Entry include:

  • Canadian Experience Class
  • Federal Skilled Worker program
  • Federal Skilled Trades program

Detailed eligibility requirements can be found on the IRCC website.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.

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