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:
- A community designation process – community recruits newcomers to meet labour needs and provides an Endorsement of Candidate letter.
- 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.
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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