Friends I guess every one has heard about the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program for those who are in H1b for more then a year. I am planning to apply for it my self and went through there website but got all confused. Can we get some valued input from someone who has applied for it. Or has already received PR through this program.  Please share your experience. I have searched previous sajha threads but could not get relevant information.

Thanks in advance from your time.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)

Alberta
is a province with friendly people, a diverse landscape and exciting
communities. Plenty of opportunities await newcomers.

If you are considering living and working permanently in Alberta,
the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can help you through the
immigration process.

What is the AINP?

The AINP is an immigration program operated on behalf of the
Government of Alberta by the Ministry of Employment and Immigration in
conjunction with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to expedite
the processing of an application for permanent residence.

The AINP is designed to support Alberta's economic growth by attracting labour-market-destined immigrants to the province.

Individuals nominated by the Province of Alberta, together with
their spouse and dependent children, are eligible to apply for a
permanent resident visa through CIC as a Provincial Nominee. CIC
expedites permanent resident applications from Provincial Nominees and
makes final decisions on the permanent resident applications.

How it works

The process for applying to the AINP is different, depending on the
stream and category you are applying under. The table below will help
you start to identify the stream or category that may work best for
you. If you answer yes, follow the links to review all
criteria required for the stream or category under which you are
applying. You must meet all criteria for your stream or category before
submitting an application to the AINP.

Question	Stream / Category to Explore
Do you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)?	Employer Driven Stream – Skilled Worker Category
Have you recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution and have you accepted a permanent, full-time job offer related to your field of study from an Alberta employer in a skilled occupation (NOC 0, A, B)?	Employer Driven Stream – International Graduate Category
Do you have a permanent, full-time job offer from an Alberta employer and are you currently working for that employer in an eligible occupation in one of the following industries? Food and beverage processing industry Hotel and lodging industry Food and beverage servers and room attendants Front desk agent/clerk Manufacturing industry Long-Haul Trucking industry Foodservices industry (pilot project)	Employer Driven Stream – Semi-Skilled Worker Category
Do you possess an Alberta Qualification Certificate in a Compulsory Trade and have you received an invitation to apply to the AINP?	Strategic Recruitment Stream – Compulsory Trades Category
Are you an engineer, designer or drafter with Alberta work experience?	Strategic Recruitment Stream – Engineering Occupations Category
Are you a temporary U.S. Visa Holder working in a skilled occupation that is in demand in Alberta?	Strategic Recruitment Stream – U.S. Visa Holder Category
Do you have a relative in Alberta who could sponsor you to live and work in Alberta permanently?	Family Stream
Do you want to come to Alberta to establish or purchase a farming business?	Self-Employed Farmer Stream

Date Updated: Mar 19, 2009
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http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/ainp.html