Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- C.E: Canadian Experience
- E.D: Employer-driven
- E.O.I: Express of Interest
- P.S: Point System
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SUMMARY
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) is for foreign nationals who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation to become permanent residents.
Candidates must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (➨immilib.com/LMIA) or one of the approved LMIA exemption work permits. Candidates must also meet the following minimum eligibility requirements: residency and work permit type, occupation, language, education, Alberta employment offer, and work experience.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1- Residency Status and Work Permit
- A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) (➨immilib.com/LMIA)
- An LMIA exemption based on one of the following:
- International Trade Agreements – R204 (FTA, GATS, CETA/CUKTCA, CPTPP)
- Workers transferred within a company (➨Page) R205(a) – C61, C62, C63 (Previously C12)
- International Experience Canada R205(b) – C21 (➨Page)
- Mobilité Francophone R205(c) – C16 (➨Page)
- Religious Leaders – R205(d) – C51
- An open work permit to vulnerable workers or their family members – R207.1 – A72
- A Post-Graduation Work Permit (➨Page) by a graduate of an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution.
- An open work permit issued under one of IRCC’s open work permit public policies (➨Page)
2- Occupation Requirements
At the time of your application and at the time the AAIP assesses your application, you must:
- work in an eligible occupation in Alberta.
- work in an occupation that matches your previous work experience
- only for Post-Graduate Work Permit holders, work in an occupation related to your field of study in Alberta
Most occupations under National Occupational Classification (NOC) (➨Appendix 1) are eligible under the AAIP.
The following occupations are not eligible:
| NOC Code | Occupation | TEER |
| 00010 | Legislators | 0 |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education | 0 |
| 40030 | Managers in social, community and correctional services | 0 |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers | 0 |
| 60040 | Escort agency managers, message parlour managers (other managers in customer and personal services are eligible) | 0 |
| 41100 | Judges | 1 |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers | 1 |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 1 |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) | 1 |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers | 1 |
| 42200 | Justices of the peace (Paralegal and other related occupations are eligible) | 2 |
| 42202 | Early childhood educators who do not have certification through Alberta Children's Services – Child Care Staff Certification Office or who have been certified as Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (formerly Child Development Assistant) | 2 |
| 43100 | Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 3 |
| 43109 | Other instructors | 3 |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers | 3 |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists | 3 |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons | 3 |
| 53200 | Athletes | 3 |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons | 3 |
| 33100 | Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants | 3 |
| 44100 | Home child care providers | 4 |
| 44101 | Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations | 4 |
| 64321 | Casino workers | 4 |
| 55109 | Other performers | 5 |
| 65109 | Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport | 5 |
| 65211 | Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport | 5 |
| 65229 | Other support occupations in personal services | 5 |
| 65329 | Other service support occupations, not elsewhere classified | 5 |
| 75200 | Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs | 5 |
| 85101 | Harvesting labourers | 5 |
| 85102 | Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers | 5 |
| 85104 | Trappers and hunters | 5 |
| 85110 | Mine labourers | 5 |
| 85121 | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 5 |
3- Job Offer Requirement
At the time of your application and at the time the AAIP assesses your application for nomination, you must have a bona fide full-time job offer or employment contract from an Alberta employer to work in your current occupation in Alberta. Your job offer must be continuous, paid, full-time (at least 30 hours per week), for at least 12 months and for an occupation for which you have a work permit.
Individuals are not eligible to apply for or be nominated under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, , if they are part-time, casual, or seasonal employees; independent contractors, business owners, or temporary agency workers; employees working in non-commercially zoned locations such as home-based businesses; or employees who work remotely or outside Alberta.
4- Work Experience
- a minimum of twelve (12) months full-time work experience in your current occupation in Alberta within the last eighteen (18) months; or
- a minimum of twenty four (24) months of full-time work experience in your current occupation in Canada and/or abroad within the last thirty (30) months
5- Language Ability
If you are working in a NOC TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation, you must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 5 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
If you are working in a NOC TEER 4 or 5 occupation, you must have taken an approved test results and have obtained a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark CLB 4 in all for abilities in English or French (➨Appendix 5).
6- Education
7- Licensing
- You must have the required licensing, registration or certification to work in your current occupation in Alberta at the time your application is submitted and at the time the AINP assesses your application for nomination.
- If you are working in a compulsory trade in Alberta you must have a valid Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Trade (AIT) recognized trade certificate.
- If you are working as childcare worker, you must have valid certification as a child development worker or child development supervisor.
8- Ineligibility
- You are a temporary resident living or working in a province or territory of Canada other than Alberta.
- 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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CALCULATE YOUR SCORE
If you meet the above minimum requirement, then you must calculate your total score based on the following selection factors (➨immilib.com/AAIP-Grid). As of September 30, 2024, you must submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) to be considered for an invitation to apply to one of the AAIP's worker streams. There is no fee for submission. The EOI requires you to self-declare information, which will be scored and ranked using a points grid. Candidates may be selected based on their EOI score, labour market needs, available nominations, and application levels. Selected individuals will receive an invitation to apply via email.
| Selection Factor | Maximum Points |
| Factor 1: Education | 22 |
| Factor 2: Language Ability | 13 |
| Factor 3: Work Experience | 21 |
| Factor 4: Age | 5 |
| Factor 5: Family Connection to Alberta | 8 |
| Factor 6: Alberta Job Offer | 31 |
| Maximum | 100 |
Factor 1: Education
| Level of Education | Points |
| Doctoral (PhD) level | 12 |
| Master’s level | 10 |
| Bachelor’s degree | 7 |
| Trade certification/Diploma | 7 |
| Diploma/Certificate | 4 |
| Secondary school/high school diploma or less | 0 |
You will be awarded points for your Canadian educational credential or foreign credential accompanied by Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report.
The ECA Report must not be more than five (5) years old prior to the date AAIP receives your application and the date you will submit your application for Expression of Interest.
| Location of Highest Level of Education Completed in Canada | Points |
| Completed in Alberta | 10 |
| Completed in another province or territory in Canada | 6 |
Factor 2: Language Ability
| Official Language (Lowest score in any of 4 skills) | Points for English | Points for French |
| CLB 6 and higher | 10 | 8 |
| CLB 5 | 8 | 5 |
| CLB 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Below CLB 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilingual Language Proficiency | Points |
| CLB/NCLC score of 4 or higher in both English and French | 3 |
To prove your language abilities you must take any of the following approved tests:
- 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 3: Work Experience
| Experience | Points |
| Total Work Experience, Including all experience accumulated in Canada and abroad | |
| 12 months or more | 11 |
| 6-11 months | 7 |
| Less than 6 months | 3 |
| Work Experience in Canada | |
| 6 months or more in Alberta | 10 |
| 6 months or more in another province or territory in Canada | 6 |
Factor 4: Age
| Age | Points |
| Under 18 | Not Eligible |
| 18-20 | 3 |
| 21-34 | 5 |
| 35-49 | 4 |
| Over 50 | 3 |
Factor 5: Family Connection to Alberta
| Family Connection to Alberta | Points |
| Close family relative in Alberta (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew) | 8 |
Factor 6: Alberta Job Offer
| Job offer to work in select Alberta rural communities or sector | Points |
| Endorsement letter from a designated community in the Rural Renewal Stream | 6 |
| Job offer for the tourism and hospitality sector from an employer who is a member of a required sector association under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 6 |
| Job offer in a law enforcement occupation from an employer who is a member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) | 6 |
| Job offer Location in Alberta | Points |
| Rural Renewal Stream Designated Community or any other job location outside of the Edmonton and Calgary Census Metropolitan Areas and Rural Renewal Stream designated communities | 5 |
| Calgary or Edmonton Census Metropolitan Areas | 0 |
| Your Total Score |
WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Work and Job Offer in Alberta
As a foreign worker in Canada, you first need to find an employer and secure the job for yourself. The criteria for your job in Alberta are explained in “Minimum Requirements”.
Step 2: Submit an Online Expression of Interest (EOI)
Now that you meet all the requirements, you can complete an online Expression of Interest (EOI) in your AAIP Portal (➨immilib.com/AAIP-Apply).
To complete the EOI, you’ll need information from some documents including passports, language test results, etc. But you don’t need to upload any documents.
After you submit the EOI, the system will calculate your score based upon the information you enter and your EOI will be placed in a pool for potential selection. The highest-scoring, qualified candidates will be invited to submit an application to the AAIP.
If you’re not invited to apply within twelve (12) months of submitting your EOI, it will automatically expire and removed from the system. You can still create a new EOI. If you are able to acquire additional points after submitting your EOI, you will need to submit a new EOI.
Step 3: Submit Application to AAIP
If you are selected by the AAIP, you will receive an email invitation to apply for a specific stream or pathway, sent to the same email address used for your EOI. Your status in the AAIP portal will show as “Invited.” You must login using the same account that you created for your EOI profile.
You have thirty (30) days to start the application and sixty (60) days to submit it. During this time, you'll be removed from the Worker Stream pool and cannot receive other invitations. If you don't complete and pay for the application, you'll be returned to the pool to wait for another selection.
Complete the different sections of your online application. Scan and upload all your completed forms and required documents in PDF format onto your online application. Keep the originals for your records.
Save, pay the fee and submit your application online.
If your application is complete, you will receive an email confirming that your file has been received and accepted for processing. Your application number will not change. Use it in all your submissions or any inquiries you may have during the assessment process.
A AAIP officer may contact you or your current or past employers by email or phone if information is needed to assess your application and will tell you how to send the information.
You will receive a decision on your application by email. If your application is approved, you will become a Provincial Nominee and get a nomination package by email.
| AAIP Application | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/AAIP-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/AOS-Guide | |
| AAIP Application Fee: | |
| $840 | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/AB-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| immilib.com/AOS-Doc | |
| Contact: | |
| 780-6382843, 780-6447534 | |
| [email protected] | |
Step 3: 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.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
If you are in Canada on a valid work permit and your PR application is not finalized, you may be able to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) (➨Page). This will let you to stay and continue working on a valid work permit until your PR application is finalized.
Step 4: Landing in Canada
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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| Age | Points |
| Under 18 | Not Eligible |
| 18-20 | 3 |
| 21-34 | 5 |
| 35-49 | 4 |
| Over 50 | 3 |
| Location of Highest Level of Education Completed in Canada | Points |
| Completed in Alberta | 10 |
| Completed in another province or territory in Canada | 6 |