- Paragi Shah
- 2025/03/26
Here’s a comparative table identifying common parameters across the job offer-driven streams under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP):
|
Parameter |
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) |
Alberta Express Entry Stream |
Rural Renewal Stream |
Tourism & Hospitality Stream |
|
Job Offer Requirement |
Yes |
Yes (if invited based on job offer) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Employer Requirements |
Must be in Alberta, offer full-time job |
Must meet Alberta job offer conditions (if applicable) |
Must be in a Designated Community |
Must be in an approved sector and be a WCB-eligible employer |
|
Work Experience Requirement |
12 months in Alberta (last 18 months) OR 24 months (last 30 months in Canada/abroad) |
Based on Federal Express Entry program requirements (CEC/FSTP/FSWP) |
12 months (last 18 months in Alberta/Canada/abroad) |
6 months full-time in Alberta |
|
Language Requirement (CLB Level) |
TEER 0/1/2/3 → CLB 5+ TEER 4/5 → CLB 4+ |
CRS Score 300+ (Language as per CEC/FSTP/FSWP) |
TEER 0/1/2/3 → CLB 5+ TEER 4/5 → CLB 4+ |
CLB 4+ |
|
Education Requirement |
Minimum high school (Canadian equivalent) |
Varies based on Federal Express Entry Program |
Minimum high school (Canadian equivalent) |
Minimum high school (Canadian equivalent) |
|
Community Endorsement |
No |
No |
Yes (must live in & be endorsed by a designated community) |
No |
|
Settlement Funds Required |
No |
Yes (if applying without Alberta job offer) |
Yes (not required for EMPP applicants) |
No |
|
Valid Work Permit Requirement |
Yes (LMIA or PGWP – occupation must match field of study for PGWP holders) |
Not required if applying under Express Entry without job offer |
Yes |
Yes (LMIA-based or wildfire-affected worker exemption only) |
|
Ineligible Applicants |
Refugee claimants, workers outside Alberta, those without valid TR status |
Refugee claimants, misrepresentation cases, applicants with ineligible occupations |
Refugee claimants |
Part-time, casual, seasonal workers, home-based business workers, telecommuters |
|
Processing Pathways |
Standard AAIP nomination |
Express Entry-linked nomination |
Community-based application process |
Sector-specific application process |
Key Takeaways:
- All streams require a job offer but differ in employer conditions.
- Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) is the most flexible for work permit holders.
- Rural Renewal Stream requires community endorsement and has specific regional criteria.
- Tourism & Hospitality Stream has industry-specific restrictions on employers and workers.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream is likely a fastest PR pathway if an applicant meets Express Entry program requirements.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-alberta-opportunity-stream
Date: March 25, 2025
Note: None of the above statements are legal advice and are not meant to be the same for everyone. You must check the latest policy from the IRCC website before applying. Although everything is clearly stated on the official website, you can seek legal advice if you don't understand something.
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