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Alberta Graduate Entrepreneur Stream (AGE)
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SUMMARY
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Education
You must have completed at least two (2) years of full-time education at an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution, resulting in a degree or diploma. You must be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (➨Page).
2- Post-Graduation Work Permit
3- Language Ability
You must have an approved test results taken within two (2) years prior to EOI being submitted. You must have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 7 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
4- Work Experience
5- Adaptability factors
- Have a minimum of 6 months of full-time work experience that can be a combination of actively managing or owning the business or equivalencies.
- Can provide economic benefit to Alberta through, job creation, economic sector, business location (for example, rural), business succession, investment, developed intellectual property or partnership or support from business incubator/accelerator, venture capital or angel investor
- Age between 21 and 49
- Spouse or common-law partner that has at least 1 year of full-time employment in Alberta, at least 2 years of full-time post-secondary study in Alberta or a minimum level of CLB5 in English or French
- Parent, child, brother and/or sister who is a permanent resident living in Alberta, or a Canadian citizen living in Alberta (related to you or your spouse or common-law partner)
6- Ineligibility
- You have an active nomination which has not expired and/or is eligible for extension under another AAIP stream. Candidates are only eligible for one AAIP Nomination Certificate.
- You are a refugee claimant in Canada, a failed refugee claimant, had a removal order, are prohibited from entering or being in Canada, do not have status in Canada or are living illegally in your country of residence.
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ALBERTA BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
1- Business Ownership / Management
2- Type of Business
- Any business in contravention of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations (for example, immigration-linked investment schemes or passive investment).
- Businesses without a value-add economic component, including pay day loan, cheque cashing and related businesses and businesses trading in used goods
- Businesses that would be considered passive investment and/or lack active management, including property rental, investment and leasing activities, real estate development/brokerage, insurance brokerage or business brokerage, coin-operated businesses, including laundromats and car wash operations
- Project based or seasonal businesses
- Home-based businesses, including businesses that are not zoned for commercial or industrial operations and bed-and-breakfasts and lodging houses
- Businesses that are part of a succession plan. This includes businesses that are owned/operated by a close relative of the candidate, were previously owned/operated by a current or former AAIP entrepreneur stream candidates/nominees within the past 4 years, or have changed ownership in the past 3 years prior to IGEIS application
- Businesses involved in producing, distributing or selling pornography or sexually explicit products or services, or providing sexually oriented services.
- Any other type of business that by association would tend to bring the AAIP and the Government of Alberta into disrepute.
3- Active Management
CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
Factor 1: Business Management / Ownership Experience | 15 |
Factor 2: Economic Benefit | 15 |
Factor 3: Business Succession | 5 |
Factor 4: Number of Jobs | 15 |
Factor 5: Business Location | 5 |
Factor 6: Business Investment | 20 |
Factor 7: Language Ability | 15 |
Factor 8: Alberta Education | 10 |
Factor 9: Age | 5 |
Factor 10: Spouse Characteristics | 10 |
Factor 11: Alberta Relatives | 10 |
Maximum | 125 |
Factor 1: Business Management / Ownership Experience
Experience | Points |
More than 1 year | 15 |
1 year | 10 |
6 months | 5 |
Less than 6 months | Not Eligible |
Factor 2: Economic Benefit
Economic Benefit | Points |
Alberta Economic Development Sector | 15 |
Factor 3: Business Succession
Business Succession | Points |
Yes | 15 |
Factor 4: Jobs
Number of Full-time Jobs | Points |
3 or more | 15 |
2 | 10 |
1 | 5 |
0 | 0 |
Factor 5: Business Location
Location | Points |
Alberta Rural Areas | 5 |
Edmonton or Calgary | 0 |
Factor 6: Business Investment
Factor 7: Language Ability
Investment | Points |
$75,001 CAD or more | 20 |
$50,001 CAD to $75,000 | 15 |
$25,001 CAD to $50,000 | 10 |
$25,000 CAD or less | 5 |
First Official Language (English or French) | ||||
First Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) | Points | |||
CLB 9 and higher | 15 | |||
CLB 8 | 12 | |||
CLB 7 | 5 | |||
Below CLB 7 | Not Eligible |
- English: IELTS General or CELPIP General or PTE Core
- French: TEF Canada or TCF Canada
To find out the equivalent CLB level for any of the above approved tests (➨Appendix 5).
Factor 8: Alberta Education
Level of Education | Points |
Master's degree or higher | 10 |
Two or more post-secondary credentials | 7 |
Bachelor’s degree or a 2-year Diploma | 5 |
None of the above | Not Eligible |
Factor 9: Age
Age | Points |
Under 21 | 0 |
21-49 | 5 |
Over 49 | 0 |
Factor 10: Spouse Characteristics
Spouse Characteristics | Points |
At least 1 year of continuous full-time employment in Alberta | 10 |
Completed at least 2 years of full-time study at a post-secondary institution in Alberta | |
a minimum level CLB 5 in English or NCLC 5 in French in all 4 language abilities |
Factor 11: Alberta Relatives
Alberta Relative | Points |
Yes | 10 |
Your Total Score |
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Complete Your Studies in Alberta
You need a study permit (➨Page) in order to study in Canada. Before you apply for a study permit, you need an acceptance letter from one of the above institutions.
Step 2: Apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
After completion of studies in Alberta, in order to purchase or establish a business you need to apply for and obtain a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) (➨Page).
Step 3: Submit an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
If you meet all the criteria above, you can submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) by accessing the AAIP Portal (➨ immilib.com/AGE-Apply). The AAIP will review and score your EOI within 30 days of submission (➨immilib.com/AGE-Draws). Highest-ranking candidates will be requested to submit a Business Application.
Step 4: Prepare Documents
1. Business Plan Evaluation Report
List of Qualified Service Providers | |
Grant Thornton (Not for Business Plan Report) 1701 Scotia Place 2, 10060 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8 (780) 426-3208 |
KPMG-LLP 3100, 2005 5 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 4B9 (416) 777-3887 |
2. Qualified Service Provider Report
List of AAIP Qualified Service Provider | ||
Grant Thornton (Not for Business Plan Report) 1701 Scotia Place 2, 10060 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8 (780) 426-3208 |
KPMG-LLP 3100, 2005 5 Avenue SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 4B9 (416) 777-3887 |
MNP-LLP Suite 1600, MNP Tower 10235 101 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G1 (587) 441-6021 |
Step 5: Submit Application to AAIP
If your application is declined, you may be eligible to submit a request for reconsideration.
AAIP Application | |
Submit Online Application: | |
immilib.com/AGE-Apply | |
Official Program Guide: | |
immilib.com/AGE-Guide | |
AAIP Application Fee: | |
$3500 | |
AAIP EOI Fee: | |
$200 | |
Processing Time: | |
immilib.com/AB-PT | |
Document Checklist: | |
immilib.com/AGE-Doc | |
Contact: | |
780-6382843, 780-6447534 | |
entrepreneur.supportservice@gov.ab.ca | |
Step 6: Business Performance Agreement (BPA)
If you meet all Graduate Entrepreneur Stream criteria and get approved by AAIP, you will be sent a Business Performance Agreement for your review and signature.
Step 7: Business Establishment in Alberta
To be eligible for nomination you must satisfy the terms of your signed BPA within the validity of your Post-Graduation Work Permit and demonstrate operation of your business with at least 34% ownership for no less than twelve (12) months.
If you need to extend your work permit to meet the conditions of the Business Performance Agreement, you must submit a Request for a Work Permit Letter of Support to the AAIP within 90 days of your work permit expiry.
Step 8: Request for Nomination
Step 9: Apply for Permanent Residence
If you are nominated by the Province of Alberta, then your next step is to submit a complete application for a permanent resident visa within six (6) months (➨Page).
You must submit your application using the IRCC Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) (➨ immilib.com/PR-Portal).
If your application is complete, you will receive a letter or an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. This letter is called the Acknowledge of Receipt (AOR) and will include your IRCC file number.
Once you have received your acknowledgement of receipt, you can create an online account and link your application to it. By creating an account, you will be able to receive email updates and a more detailed case status.
Step 10: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven't already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada' (➨Page).
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