Here Is Eligibility For New Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream

Last Updated On 16 March 2023, 10:17 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

New Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream was launched on February 16, 2022 to encourage immigrants to integrate in rural Alberta communities.

There are currently 22 Alberta communities with a population of less than 100,000 and outside of the Calgary and Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area, designated for Rural Renewal Stream.

The Alberta Rural Renewal Stream has a 2-step process:

1. A community designation process – community recruits newcomers to meet labour needs and provides an Endorsement of Candidate letter.
2. Candidate submits the AAIP application.

Education Requirements:

A minimum of high school education equivalent to the Canadian education standard. OR

A copy of an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for the foreign degree, diploma, or certificate.

You do not need to provide an ECA if you have a:

• Canadian degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized Canadian post-secondary, technical college or secondary institution,
• A valid Alberta Qualification Certificate or a trade certificate recognized by AIT.

New Communities Added To Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream

Language Requirements:

TEER	CLB	NCLC
If your job offer is for TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 (NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3) occupation	Minimum of 5 for each English language skill	Minimum of 5 for each French language skill
If your job offer is for TEER 4 or 5 (NOC 4 or 5) occupation	Minimum of 4 for each English language skill	Minimum of 4 for each French language skill

Click here for Language Equivalency Chart IELTS_CELPIP_TEF_TCF

Qualifying Work Experience:

A minimum of 12 months full-time work experience in an eligible occupation within the last 18 months.

It can be a combination of experience gained in Alberta OR in any Canadian province other than Alberta, OR out of Canada.

Post-Graduation Work Permit holders who completed a two-year post-secondary education program in their designated community, are not required to meet the 12 months of work experience criterion.

Most of the occupations under TEER 0, 1, 2, 3 4 and 5 are eligible under the AAIP, except for ineligible occupations listed in later part of this article.

This work experience must have been paid full-time employment (for a minimum of 30 hours a week) and must meet the following requirements:

List of Ineligible Occupations For Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream

NOC Code (2016)	NOC Skill Level	Occupation
0011	0	Legislators
0651	0	Escort Agency Managers, Massage Parlour Managers
4154	A	Professional Occupations in Religion
5121	A	Authors and Writers
5133	A	Musicians and Singers
5135	A	Actors and Comedians
5136	A	Painters, Sculptors and Other Visual Artists
1227	B	Court Officers and Justices of the Peace
3223*	B	Dental Laboratory Bench Workers who do not have certification through College of Dental Technologists of Alberta
4217	B	Other Religious Occupations
5232	B	Other Performers, n.e.c.
5244	B	Artisans and Craftspersons
5251	B	Athletes
4411	C	Home Child Care Providers
4412	C	Home Support Workers, Housekeepers and Related Occupations
6533	C	Casino Occupations
6564	C	Other Personal Service Occupations
8611	D	Harvesting Labourers

Alberta PNP Rural Renewal Stream Proof of Funds:

Click here for full details on how to apply for Alberta Rural Renewal Stream.

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