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Alberta Opportunity Stream

Qualified candidates who live and work in Alberta and have a job offer from an Alberta employer can apply for an AAIP nomination.

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Alberta Opportunity Stream

Read important program and fee updates to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and its 8 intake streams.

Introduction

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation. Candidates must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or hold one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits. Candidates must also meet other minimum eligibility criteria for residency and work permit type, occupation, language, education, Alberta job offer and work experience.

Candidates apply on their own using the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal.

In focus

Application process to be nominated for any of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) worker streams.
Learn about the language, education and work experience requirements for eligible applicants.
After your Alberta Advantage Immigration Program nomination is accepted, you may apply for permanent residence or to extend your work permit or nomination.

Employer fees are illegal

Employers and employment agencies cannot charge employees fees for a job or employment offer. If an employer is charging you a fee of any kind we can help. Call the Alberta government information line at 310-0000 and ask for Employment Standards or the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.

Contact

Connect with us if you have questions about the program:
Use the Opportunity Alberta Feedback contact form