Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) is available for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time employment offer from an Alberta employer in a qualified occupation. Candidates must have a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits in order to be considered. Candidates must also meet other minimum eligibility requirements, such as residency and type of work permit issued, occupation type, language skills, educational achievement, job offer in Alberta, and employment history.

Eligibility Criteria of Alberta Opportunity Stream

At the time of sending or submitting the application to the AINP online site, and at the time the AINP examines the application, the applicant must have a valid temporary resident status in Canada, for a qualifying occupation, not implied status, automatic extension of status, or restoration status.

One of the following conditions must be met for a valid work permit:

  • A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
  • A worker’s LMIA exemption is granted for one of the reasons listed below (as determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)):
    • Agreements on International Trade,
    • Within a corporation, employees are transferred.,
    • International Experience Canada,
    • Mobilité Francophone, or
    • An open work permit issued by IRCC to:
      • Vulnerable workers who have proved that they are being abused or are at risk of being abused while working in Canada, including those who qualify for the Vulnerable Workers Open Work Permit (VWOWP) exemption, or
      • The family members of a vulnerable worker under the VWOWP exemption
  • A graduate of an Alberta post-secondary institution  (Advanced Education publicly supported) holding a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), who also meet particular vocation, education, and work experience requirements.

Language Requirements for AOS

In order to submit an AOS application, an applicant must achieve a minimum language exam score in English or French.

NOC TEER categoryCLB Score RequiredNCLC Score Required
NOC 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupationMinimum CLB 5 for each English moduleMinimum NCLC 5 for each English module
NOC 4 or 5 occupationMinimum CLB 4 for each English moduleMinimum NCLC 4 for each English module

Education Requirements for AOS

Effective from January 1, 2021, the applicant must have completed a minimum of high school education comparable to the education standards of Alberta at the time of submitting the application.

An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) Report issued by one of the designated bodies by IRCC is required for considering the highest level of education.

For Post-Graduation Work Permit holders, credential must be issued by an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution, and:

  • If the candidate began his Alberta credential program prior to April 1, 2019, his certificate must be one of the Alberta Advanced Education recognized credentials listed below:
    • Certificate or post-diploma certificate or post-baccalaureate certificate (minimum 1 year in length)
    • Diploma program (minimum 2 years in length)
    • Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
    • Graduate level degree
    • Graduate level certificate
    • Graduate level diploma
  • If the candidate began his Alberta credential program on or after April 1, 2019, his certificate must be one of the Alberta Advanced Education recognized credentials listed below:
    • Post-diploma certificate or post-baccalaureate certificate (minimum 1 year in length)
    • Diploma program (minimum 2 years in length)
    • Undergraduate bachelor’s degree
    • Graduate level degree
    • Graduate level certificate
    • Graduate level diploma

Work Experience Requirements for AOS

At the time of mailing or submitting the application through the AINP’s online portal, the applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

  • A minimum of 12 months full-time job experience in your present occupation during the last 18 months in Alberta, or
  • Within the last 30 months, a minimum of 24 months of full-time work experience in your present occupation in Canada or abroad, or both — this work experience can be a combination of experience earned in Alberta, Canada (outside Alberta), or abroad.

For Post-Graduation Work Permit holders a minimum of 6 months full-time work experience in present occupation in Alberta during the last 18 months is necessary.

List of Ineligible Occupations for AOS

NOC code (2021)NOC TEER categoryOccupation
000100Legislators
400210School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education
400300Managers in social, community and correctional services
400410Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers
60040*0Escort agency managers, massage parlour managers
411001Judges
412201Secondary school teachers
412211Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
511111Authors and writers (except technical)
511221Musicians and singers
42200*2Justices of the peace
42202*2Early childhood educators who do not have certification through Alberta Children's Services – Child Care Staff Certification Office or who have been certified as Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (formerly Child Development Assistant)
431003Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
431093Other instructors
531213Actors, comedians and circus performers
531223Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
531243Artisans and craftspersons
532003Athletes
631013Real estate agents and salespersons
33100*3Dental laboratory assistants/bench workers
441004Home child care providers
441014Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations
643214Casino occupations
551095Other performers
651095Other sales related occupations
652115Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
652295Other support occupations in personal services
653295Other service support occupations
752005Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs
851015Harvesting labourers
851025Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers
851045Trappers and hunters
851105Mine labourers
851215Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers

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