Interested Candidates review the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) website for program criteria and eligibility and complete the Self-Assessment Tool. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should proceed to Step 2.

Interested and eligible Candidates submit an email of intent to the City of Grande Prairie Rural Entrepreneurship Stream Program at entrepreneurship-immigration@cityofgp.com indicating their business model (purchase an existing business or start a new business).

Statement of Intent should demonstrate an understanding of the community, sector and experience as an owner/manager of a business and confirmation that Step 1 is complete and the candidate meets the AAIP minimum requirements.

Invest GP reviews documentation and may conduct a pre-screening interview with the candidate to review program eligibility and participation in the program.

Candidates coordinate an exploratory visit to the community and document the visit as required by the AAIP Entrepreneurship program. Visa and logistics requirements are the sole responsibility of the candidate.

Candidates provide a copy of a completed Rural Entrepreneur Stream Business Proposal Summary to Invest GP at entrepreneurship-immigration@cityofgp.com Applications will be reviewed on a 30-day cycle.

Invest GP reviews the proposal and successful candidates are issued a letter of endorsement. Proposals that are not supported are not issued a letter of endorsement. Candidates may re-apply only if they are advised to do so by Invest GP.

Candidate applies for provincial nomination through the AAIP Portal -Rural Entrepreneurship Stream.

Candidate begins work in Grande Prairie after they receive appropriate approvals from the provincial and federal government.

Community welcomes new entrepreneur and provides information on welcoming and inclusive

community initiatives and resources.

AAIP Phone Line: 780-644-7534

8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (closed statutory holidays)