While some countries have strict policies on immigration, Canada has some of the more relaxed. In fact, in some cases, you may not even need to go through any red tape whatsoever.

In 2008 the province of Alberta brought in what is known as the ‘Strategic Recruitment Stream of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program’, or the AINP. What is incredible about this particular programme is that it literally removes all of the red-tape involved for certain individuals who meet the criteria.

If you have previously been working in the USA under an H1B visa for a minimum of a year, and you are in a profession that the province of Alberta finds in high demand…the red carpet has just been laid down for you, and fanfare awaits! You don’t need a job offer from a Canadian employer, and you won’t need to fill out any lengthy paperwork. All you need to do is simply submit what you have on file and voila, welcome to Alberta, Canada!

Fast-track immigration is a sign that Canada is welcoming to expatriates. This is increasingly important given the continually rising population numbers around the globe in countries that may not have room for homes to be built, or jobs to be had. And with more and more economies struggling in the tides of recession and unemployment rates that skyrocket on a daily basis, having a country offering jobs seems like a dream come true. And if you are one of those lucky few that have retained your job and hold an H1B visa in America, you might find yourself in one of the best situations in the world.