Alberta opportunity Stream

• This stream is for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer in an eligible occupation from the employer in Alberta.
• Alberta Opportunity Stream criteria may apply at the time of your application submission, at that time the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) assesses your application, or both.
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is required to apply.
• Education - secondary (high school) or post-secondary (If you have a foreign education, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required.
• LMIA is exempted for some categories like international trade agreements, workers transferred within a company, International Experience in Canada, Mobilité Francophone, R205 (d) for religious work, an open work permit issued by IRCC etc.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time work experience is needed in your current occupation in Alberta
• Post-Graduation Work Permit holders require minimum 6 months of full-time work experience in the current occupation in Alberta.
• Most occupations should fall under NOC TEER 1, 2, 3 or 4.
• CLB 5 is compulsory required in IELTS
• If you are applying under nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates, IELTS CLB 7 is needed.

Alberta Express Entry Stream

• The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows Alberta to nominate a limited number of qualified candidates from IRCC’s (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) Express Entry system.
• Candidates may receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter or can be asked to submit an application if they have either.
• An immediate family connection or experience in an in-demand occupation in Alberta can help.
• A job offer from an Alberta employer is needed in the tech occupation, health sector, tourism industry, agriculture, construction etc.
• CLB 7 is compulsory required in IELTS
• Education - secondary (high school) or post-secondary (If you have a foreign education, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required.
• Job under NOC TEER 1, 2 or3 is required.
• An applicant need to have an active Express Entry profile.
• Minimum CRS score of 300 points is must for this program.

Rural renewal Stream

• Rural Renewal Stream empowers rural communities to recruit and retain foreign nationals to live, work and settle in their communities.
• Community recruits newcomers to meet labour needs and provides the letter of endorsement to selected candidates.
• Full time work in your designated community is must
• Employment should be for 12 months or more.
• Job offer from an employer in Alberta is must.
• If you are working as childcare worker in Alberta, you must have valid certification of Child Development Worker (level -2) or Child Development Supervisor (level – 3)
• Currently all occupations are open.
• At the time your application submission, you are required to have minimum 1 Year of full-time work experience.
• IELTS CLB – 5 is needed for TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 job
• IELTS CLB – 4 is needed for TEER 4 or 5 job
• Education - secondary (high school) or post-secondary (If you have a foreign education, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is required.
• If you are outside Canada, the funding requirement is Approx. $12,000 for the main applicant and Approx. $3000 for each dependent (Real estate property, jewelry, cars and other personal assets are not considered)