Immigration & Support Services

Workforce Immigration & Support Program (WISP)

The Government of Alberta has created the Rural Renewal Stream to address current labour needs and skill shortages at the local level and help newcomers settle into rural communities. Find out more about the program here.

Program Update: January 29

The Workforce Immigration & Support Program will continue in 2025. Final preparations are underway to recommence applications and this page will be updated by February 7.

Once the program begins again you can ensure a timely response to your application by ensuring it is complete and accurate.

Employers may reach out to AAIP for questions regarding the nomination process and any applications that have been submitted to them. AAIP can be reached at aaipoffice@gov.ab.ca.