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:
- 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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