About Alberta Opportunity Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is an immigration program and Part of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program which was introduced by the Government of Alberta to attract and retain skilled workers who are currently working in Alberta and have valid work permits.
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program gives multiple options to qualified candidates from outside Canada to apply to immigration programs to work or do business in Alberta.
List of programs
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- Rural Renewal Stream
- Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
- Farm Stream
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is designed to address the labour market needs of the province and to support economic growth. The AOS offers two categories: the Skilled Worker Category and the International Graduate Category.
Who Can Apply for Alberta Opportunity Stream?
The Skilled Worker Category is designed for individuals with work experience in a high-demand occupation in Alberta.
The occupation must be listed on the AOS Ineligible Occupations List.
The Skilled Worker Category has specific requirements for work experience, language proficiency, and education.
Candidates must have at least 12 months of full-time work experience in their current occupation in Alberta within the last 18 months.
They must also meet the minimum language proficiency requirements of the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or higher.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed any education or training required for the occupation.
The International Graduate Category is designed for individuals who have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada and have work experience in a high-demand occupation in Alberta.
Candidates must have graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution with a diploma or degree program of at least one year in length.
Candidates must have completed their studies within the last two years and must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit.
They must also meet the minimum language proficiency requirements of CLB 4 or higher.
Candidates must have work experience in a high-demand occupation in Alberta, which must be listed on the Alberta Opportunity Stream Ineligible Occupations List.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream has specific requirements for candidates who are working in a regulated occupation in Alberta.
Regulated occupations are those that require a license or certification to practice in Alberta.
Candidates must have a valid license or certification to practice in Alberta in their current occupation. They must also meet any additional requirements set by the regulatory body for their occupation.
Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for the Alberta Opportunity Stream can apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residency.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is aligned with the federal Express Entry system, which allows the province to nominate eligible candidates for permanent residency.
Candidates who are nominated by the province receive an additional 600 points towards their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, which significantly increases their chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency.
Conclusion
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is an immigration program designed to attract and retain skilled workers who are currently working in Alberta and have valid work permits.
The program offers two categories: the Skilled Worker Category and the International Graduate Category. The AOS has specific requirements for work experience, language proficiency, education, and regulated occupations.
Candidates who are nominated by the province receive an additional 600 points towards their CRS score, which significantly increases their chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency. If you currently work in Alberta and meet the eligibility requirements, you should consider exploring the Alberta Opportunity Stream as a pathway to permanent residency.
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