Program Name |
Description |
Alberta Opportunity Stream |
- For people who are foreign workers but have a full-time job in Alberta
- Must have a positive LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment)
3. Must be working at an eligible occupation in Alberta at the time of applying |
Alberta Express Entry Stream |
- Applicants are nominated from a limited number of candidates who are immigrating or are refugees.
- They must demonstrate strong ties to Alberta and prove that they are able to cause economic developments
- If you are an international post-secondary graduate, you’ll be asked to apply from this stream.
It’s by invitation only and can’t be applied to |
Rural Renewal Stream |
- Brings in newcomers to rural areas of Alberta and is a community-driven program.
- Addresses the lack of employment and shortages in certain fields for rural places in Alberta
- The candidates must be nominated by the designated community
4. You must have a community support letter and shouldn’t apply without it |
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream |
- Nominates qualified international graduates from post-secondary institutions that are in Alberta and allows them to apply for permanent residence
|
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream |
1. Similar to the last one but for foreign graduates instead of international students who graduated from an Alberta institution, it’s for foreigners who graduated
2. For people who want to start up businesses in Alberta |
Farm Stream |
- For people who have the resources and skills to manage a farm
- Can either establish their own farm or purchase one in Alberta
- Must have a proper business plan with their application
- Must consult to see if the business plan is feasible
|
Rural Entrepreneur Stream |
- Similar to previous one but for businesses in rural areas instead of farms
- You can also buy an existing business in Alberta as opposed to starting your own
3. The goal is to create more jobs for Albertans |