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Alberta — Express Entry Stream

Documents and eligibility gates

Every requirement below is quoted verbatim from the official IRCC source and linked back to it. Navisa reads and cites the governing text rather than restating a document name from memory. This is a reference summary, not immigration advice, and it does not replace review by a licensed RCIC.

Documents and eligibility gates

Every requirement below is quoted verbatim from the official source and linked back to it. Navisa reads and cites the governing text rather than restating a document name from memory. This is a reference summary, not immigration advice, and it does not replace review by a licensed RCIC.

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Upload the Spouse, Common-Law Partners and Dependants Authorization form, and ensure it is fully completed. Note: o Ensure the form is signed and dated by you, your spouse or common-law partner and dependants aged 18 and over (all sections of the form that are applicable to each person)
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your primary occupation in your Express Entry profile is the same occupation as your current Alberta employment or job offer
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You must pay the application fee before your application is accepted for processing by AAIP.
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You can only have one WEOI.
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You must complete a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) to be invited.
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your primary occupation in your Express Entry profile must be the same occupation as your current Alberta employment or job offer
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you are currently identified as ineligible to re-apply to the AAIP due to misrepresentation
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you have an active nomination under any AAIP stream
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You have 15 days to click on the link to start the application. Once you create an application, you have 30 days to complete, submit, and pay the application fee.
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you must have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool
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You cannot create a WEOI if you have an existing WEOI, Entrepreneur EOI, or a draft or active AAIP application.
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your primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile must be included as part of a specific Express Entry stream pathway, or is identified as an occupation connected to a provincial economic, sector or occupational priority
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your primary occupation in your Express Entry profile must be an eligible construction, agriculture or aviation occupation
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Physicians: Must be NOC 31100, 31101, or 31102 and be practice‑ready (meeting AAIP’s Dedicated Health Care Pathway requirements).
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Official test scoring results from an eligible testing authority
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Upload each LMIA (with both the Confirmation Letter and Annex) per work permit, or o Documents that demonstrate the work permit(s) was based on an LMIA exemption (if applicable)
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Qualified candidates may be invited to apply for nomination who have profiles in the IRCC's Express Entry pool that are aligned with minimum requirements, and provincial economic, sector and occupational priorities.
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Upload the ‘ Employer Declaration and Authorization form ’ form (in the Alberta Job Offer and Contract section, clearly labelling the file) and: o Ensure the form is fully completed by your employer’s ability
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Upload reference letters from past and present employers (or a previous offer letter or contract – if unable to provide a reference letter), which must be on company letterhead, and include: o Job title o Intended duration of employment o Base wage/salary and any other compensation (e.g. commission, shares) o Hours of work per week o Working conditions, including location of employment o Main job duties performed daily * o Minimum qualifications for the job including education, work experience, and other skills or knowledge o Company contact information, including business email address o Signed by you and a company manager or supervisor (with hiring authority)
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Upload your license, registration or certificate for your regulated occupation (if applicable, or if you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that you have licensure, registration or certification in a regulated occupation in Alberta with a listed professional regulatory organization or Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for a recognized trade certificate)
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Upload your ECA (for immigration purposes) from a designated organization, if you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed outside of Alberta or Canada
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Upload proof of your family relationship, if you claimed points in your Worker Expression of interest for having an eligible Alberta relative, which includes: o Birth certificates or adoption documents that demonstrate the relationship.
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Make sure you have a valid Alberta.ca Account.
Eligibility gate
Upload your current, and any previous, work permit(s) for any work history in Alberta or Canada
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Upload proof of your Alberta relative’s Canadian citizenship or permanent residence
Eligibility gate
Upload your final credential and transcript, if you are a Post-Graduation Work Permit holder, or you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed in Alberta or Canada
Eligibility gate
Upload Use of Representative form and ensure it is fully completed including: o Signed and dated by you, your spouse or common-law partner, dependants aged 18 and over, and your representative
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The $1,500 fee must be paid online using a single credit or debit card.
Eligibility gate
Award 5 points if the principal applicant has been awarded points for arranged employment in Canada under subsection R82(2).
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you have been identified by AACP to AAIP as an internationally recruited police officer and have a valid, verifiable job offer from an Alberta employer in the Alberta police services (based on valid AACP membership) in one of the following eligible police services National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes and titles: 40040 – Commissioned (management) police offers and related occupations in public protection services, 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations, 42100 – Police officers (except commissioned)
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a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway
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a job offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police member in one of the eligible police services occupations under the Law Enforcement Pathway
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Applicants in this category must also provide proof of both of the following: a job offer, the ability to perform the work
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have a [valid job offer and be likely to accept it]
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they have received an offer of employment for full-time work that meets the following conditions: (A) it is made by a single Canadian employer who has a Canada Revenue Agency business number and who is not a business or an embassy, high commission or consulate or an employer referred to in any of subparagraphs 200(3)(h)(i) to (iii) of the Regulations, (B) it is for a position in a province other than the province of Quebec, (C) it is in respect of an eligible occupation, (D) it describes the work and duties to be performed by the foreign national that must align with those described for the eligible occupation in the National Occupational Classification, and (E) it is genuine and likely to be valid when the applicant is issued their initial home child care work permit
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a valid full-time job offer, using the Offer of Employment Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots form [IMM 5983 (PDF, 2.20 MB)]
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a job offer from an Alberta employer in the health care sector and are licensed to practice in one of the eligible health care professions under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway
Eligibility gate
Make sure you meet all candidate eligibility requirements or the stream or pathway for which you were invited and that your employer meets all job offer and employer requirements.
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have an eligible job offer and be likely to accept it
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you and your Alberta employer must meet all the requirements outlined on Alberta Job Offer and Employment Requirements, if you are invited based on having an Alberta job offer
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if you are invited based on having an Alberta job offer, your job offer occupation must be an eligible construction, agriculture or aviation occupation
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have an offer of employment for continuous full-time work for a total period of at least 1 year from up to 2 employers in that skilled trade occupation or hold a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade from a Canadian provincial or territorial authority
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you must be working full-time in Alberta under an employment contract or have a bona fide job offer signed by you and your employer that: meets job offer and current employment contract requirements identified on the Alberta job offer requirements page, and: is in an occupation on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations is for an Alberta employer whose primary business activities belong to the Alberta tech industry, as defined by the AAIP list of eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes
Eligibility gate
Upload your current Alberta job offer letter or employment contract, which must be on company letterhead, and must include: o Job title o Intended duration of employment o Base wage/salary and any other compensation (e.g. commission, shares) o Hours of work per week o Working conditions, including location of employment o Main job duties performed daily * o Minimum qualifications for the job including education, work experience, and other skills or knowledge o Company contact information, including business email address o Signed by you and a company manager or supervisor (with hiring authority)
Eligibility gate
they entered Canada as a live-in caregiver and have provided acceptable proof of having worked full-time as a live-in caregiver for a total of 24 months or a total of 3,900 hours in a minimum of 22 months within the 4 years immediately following their entry into Canada under the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) (this may include a maximum of 390 hours of overtime);
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Since November 30, 2014, they have acquired at least 1 year of full-time Canadian work experience in an eligible caregiver occupation (that is, National Occupational Classification [NOC] 4411 and NOC 4412 for occupations other than housekeeper).
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the work experience must be equivalent to at least 1 year of full-time work experience and must have been acquired in the 3 years preceding the date when the application for permanent residence is received
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Upload your statements of earnings for each pay period in the past 3 months.
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have acquired at least 2 years of full-time work experience (or the equivalent in part-time work experience) in the skilled trade occupation specified in the application for permanent residence during the 5 years before the date of the application
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accumulated at least 1,560 hours of authorized Canadian work experience through paid full-time or part-time work at any skill level within the 3 years before the application for permanent residence was received
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they have obtained a total of at least **12 months** of authorized, full-time work experience in the eligible occupations **in Canada** before their complete application is received
Eligibility gatedirect_to_permanent_residence_category
Applicants with the required qualifying Canadian work experience at the time of application submit their proof of qualifying work experience upfront in their application for permanent residence. The applicant must demonstrate that they have obtained a total of at least 6 months of eligible full-time work experience in Canada in the 36 months preceding the time of application.
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In addition, applicants must provide proof of either of the following: at least 6 months of qualifying Canadian work experience, or a job offer and the ability to perform the work
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The applicant must have accumulated at least 1 year of continuous full-time (or the equivalent in part-time) paid work experience in the occupation identified in their application for permanent residence as their primary occupation, in accordance with paragraph 75(2)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
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The applicant must demonstrate that, since November 30, 2014, they have obtained a total of at least 12 months of authorized, full-time work experience in the eligible occupations in Canada before their complete application is received.
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Francophones: May work in any AAIP‑eligible NOC and must meet CLB/NCLC 5 in French across all four competencies.
Eligibility gate
The applicant must provide the results of a language test approved by IRCC that shows they meet the minimum language level of 5 for each of the 4 language skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing) for either the Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) in French
Eligibility gate
Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements for at least one AAIP worker stream before submitting an EOI:
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meet general admissibility requirements to qualify
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You can only apply to an Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) worker stream if you are invited to do so.
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meet the eligibility requirements under the HCCPP or HSWP
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you meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs managed by Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program
Eligibility gate
As per section A11.2, PNC applications that come through Express Entry must also meet the requirements of one of the three immigration programs managed through Express Entry (FSWC, FSTC or CEC).
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meet the [eligibility requirements under the HCCPP or HSWP]
Eligibility gate
Upload proof of your Alberta relative’s residency in Alberta, including: o Valid Alberta driver’s license or identification card, and o Up to three recent bills (e.g. utility or other recurring service bills) addressed to the Alberta relative at their residential address
Eligibility gate
Self-employed caregivers or those employed by private households (directly employed by the person receiving care or by the family or guardians of the person receiving care) are excluded from this public policy.
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must not include any period during which the foreign national was engaged in full-time study or was self-employed
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have been full-time paid work (or the equivalent in paid part-time work)
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Any periods of self-employment or periods of employment during which the applicant is engaged in **full-time study is not** included when calculating the period of qualifying work experience.
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you are a refugee claimant or subject to a federal appeal or removal process
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you must have valid immigration status (work permit or implied status), if you are working in Alberta for your Alberta employer at the time of AAIP application
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the occupation must be listed in Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0 (National Occupational Classification [NOC] 2021), Skill Type 0 (NOC 2016) (Managerial occupations) TEER 1 (NOC 2021), Skill Level A (NOC 2016) (Professional occupations) or TEER 2 and TEER 3 (NOC 2021), Skill Level B (NOC 2016) (Technical occupations and skilled trades)
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When assessing an applicant's ability to perform the work, officers can refer to supporting documentation provided in the application. This may include, but is not limited to, copies of relevant education credentials or training, which can include diplomas or certificates
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Applicants in this category must also provide proof of both of the following: the ability to perform the work
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When assessing an applicant's ability to perform the work, officers can refer to supporting documentation provided in the application. This may include, but is not limited to, proof of relevant previous work experience (either paid or unpaid), for example: employer reference letters employment records work contracts pay stubs
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Birth certificates or adoption documents that demonstrate the relationship.
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Upload proof of your Alberta relative's Canadian citizenship or permanent residence
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Upload proof of your Alberta relative's residency in Alberta, including: o Valid Alberta driver's license or identification card, and o Up to three recent bills (e.g. utility or other recurring service bills) addressed to the Alberta relative at their residential address
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Upload the ' Employer Declaration and Authorization form ' form (in the Alberta Job Offer and Contract section, clearly labelling the file)
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Upload your current Alberta job offer letter or employment contract, which must be on company letterhead
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Upload Use of Representative form and ensure it is fully completed including: o Signed and dated by you, your spouse or common-law partner, dependants aged 18 and over, and your representative
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Award 5 points if the principal applicant has been awarded points for arranged employment in Canada under subsection R82(2).
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Upload each LMIA (with both the Confirmation Letter and Annex) per work permit, or
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Documents that demonstrate the work permit(s) was based on an LMIA exemption (if applicable)
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Principal applicants should provide a copy of the work permit or study permit that demonstrates that they held authorization for the time worked.
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Upload your current, and any previous, work permit(s) for any work history in Alberta or Canada
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This document is required only if the applicant identifies dependent children.
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birth certificate, if you’re declaring dependent children
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If the principal applicant applied through the international graduates from a Canadian institution stream, they must have been granted a Canadian post-secondary credential that meets all of these requirements
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clear identification of the class and category in which the application is being made (for online applications, this is the selection in the drop-down list when starting an application in the Permanent Residence [PR] Portal)
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This documentation is only requested when marital status is listed as common-law.
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The applicant must submit a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union form [IMM 5409 (PDF, 636.51 KB)] and evidence of cohabitation for a period of at least 12 continuous months.
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Notice(s) of Assessment issued by the CRA for the 24-month period starting on the applicant’s date of entry under the LCP
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a record of wages and deductions sent to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by the employer(s)
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an employer letter of reference from their current employment
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a copy of their most recent work permit (unless they are work permit exempt)
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You may also need to provide one or more of the following forms: Spouse, Common-Law Partners and Dependants Authorization form – this is referred to as Dependants Authorization form in the AAIP portal
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Spouse, Common-Law Partners and Dependants Authorization Form
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The document must be one of the following: birth certificate; equivalent document from the birth country; or letter of explanation (where no birth certificate is available in the country).
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If you have an endorsement letter from a Rural Renewal Stream designated community, upload it (even if you were not invited to apply to the Rural Renewal Stream)
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Digital photos meeting IRCC's permanent resident card photo specifications (PDF, 614.24 KB) must be provided.
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The divorce certificate is requested only when marital status is listed as divorced.
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If the applicant divorced in Canada, a copy of the divorce order or certificate of divorce issued by the province or territory where the divorce took place must be provided.
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If the applicant divorced outside Canada, a copy of a legal certificate issued by the country, the territory or the region where the divorce took place must be provided.
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divorce certificate and legal separation agreement, if you’ve declared your marital status as “divorced”
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Applicants must provide the Designated Learning Institution (DLI) number of the Canadian Institution where they completed their highest degree to be assigned points for their Canadian educational credentials.
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review the document checklist and include all required documents
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Educational credential assessment (ECA), for education completed outside Alberta or Canada
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For applicants with a foreign educational credential, the ECA report must be less than 5 years old on the date of application receipt
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proof** that they applied for an equivalency assessment before the Interim Pathway for Caregivers closed
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have been issued on or after the date the ECA organization was designated by IRCC
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For applicants with a foreign educational credential, the ECA report must have been issued on or after the date the ECA organization was designated by IRCC
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a completed foreign educational credential **and** an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued by an organization designated by IRCC.
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be **less than 5 years old** on the date of application receipt
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To receive program-specific points for education, the applicant must either provide proof of having completed a Canadian secondary or post-secondary educational program; or obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and provide the ECA reference number in their application, along with proof of the foreign educational credentials for which points are being claimed.
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a completed Canadian high school diploma
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Applicants must submit either their completed Canadian educational credential **or** their completed foreign educational credential and the equivalency assessment (Educational Credential Assessment [ECA report]) issued by a designated assessment organization or institution with their application for permanent residence.
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Applicants must submit either their completed Canadian educational credential or their completed foreign educational credential and the equivalency assessment (Educational Credential Assessment [ECA] report) issued by a designated assessment organization or institution with their application for permanent residence.
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Final credential and transcripts, for education completed in Alberta or Canada
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Upload your ECA (for immigration purposes) from a designated organization , if you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed outside of Alberta or Canada
Required documentinterim_pathway_for_caregivers
If the applicant is unable to provide an equivalency assessment before the Interim Pathway for Caregivers closes, they can provide proof that they applied for an equivalency assessment before the Interim Pathway for Caregivers closed.
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Upload your final credential and transcript, if you are a Post-Graduation Work Permit holder, or you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed in Alberta or Canada
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foreign educational credential equivalent to the above and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report issued for immigration purposes by an organization designated by IRCC
Required documentinterim_pathway_for_caregivers
a completed foreign educational credential and an educational credential assessment (ECA) report issued by an organization designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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a completed foreign educational credential **and** an educational credential assessment (ECA) report issued by an organization designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Upload your trade certificate, only if recognized by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
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evidence of either of the following: a completed Canadian 1-year post-secondary (or higher) educational credential a completed foreign 1-year post-secondary (or higher) educational credential and its equivalency assessment (Educational Credential Assessment report) (which must be less than 5 years old on the date the application is received) issued by an organization or professional body designated by IRCC
Required documentaaip_education
Upload your ECA (for immigration purposes) from a designated organization, if you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed outside of Alberta or Canada.
Required documentaaip_education
Education: ALWAYS REQUIRED. Final credential and transcripts, for education completed in Alberta or Canada. Educational credential assessment (ECA), for education completed outside Alberta or Canada.
Required documentaaip_education
Upload your final credential and transcript, if you are a Post-Graduation Work Permit holder, or you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that your highest level of education was completed in Alberta or Canada.
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Documents that applicants can provide may include, but are not limited to affidavit from the employer A sworn affidavit (or statutory declaration) attesting to the nature and duration of the employment can act as a formal statement made under oath or affirmation.
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You may also need to provide one or more of the following forms: Employer Declaration and Authorization
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Upload the Employer Declaration and Authorization form in the Alberta Job Offer and Contract section, clearly labelling the file.
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Employer Declaration and Authorization form
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Principal applicants are requested to provide documentary evidence of their employment in Canada through a combination of a copy of their most recent work permit (unless they are work permit exempt) and an employer letter of reference from their current employment
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contract(s) with any current and previous employers
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Upload reference letters from past and present employers (or a previous offer letter or contract
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Upload reference letters from past and present employers (or a previous offer letter or contract - if unable to provide a reference letter).
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Documents that applicants can provide may include, but are not limited to employment verification letter (reference letter) This letter should include details such as the job title (for example, home support worker) the duration of employment (start and end dates, if applicable) the wages and number of hours worked per week a description of the applicant's duties and responsibilities contact information of the employer (for example, phone number, email address)
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you must have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool
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A copy of both sides of the family member's Canadian citizenship document, Canadian birth certificate and/or permanent resident card must be provided.
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Evidence that the family member currently resides in Canada must be provided (a residential lease, mortgage documents, utility bills, etc.). The documents must show their address in Canada and should be recent (dated within six months prior to submission).
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Birth certificates or adoption documents
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you meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs managed by Express Entry
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you meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs managed by Express Entry: Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Federal Skilled Worker Program
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evidence of payment of the applicable fees
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the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, as defined by paragraph 190(2)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
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Every foreign national who must submit to an IME **must hold a valid medical certificate before a final decision can be made on their application**.
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a signed and completed Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008] (PDF, 665 KB)
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a signed and completed Additional Family Information [IMM 5406] (PDF, 2.23 MB)
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a signed and completed Use of Representative [IMM 5476] (PDF, 1.5 MB), if applicable
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a signed a completed Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562] (PDF, 1.8 MB)
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The initial job offer must be submitted in the form of the Offer of Employment [IMM 5983] (PDF, 2.3 MB)
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a completed Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM (PDF, 693 KB)]
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The IMM 5476 form (PDF, 648.31 KB) must be signed by the principal applicant and, if applicable, their spouse or common-law partner.
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a properly completed Supplementary Information – Your Travels [IMM 5562 (PDF, 1.76 MB)] form for the principal applicant
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a properly completed Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669 (PDF, 1.52 MB)] for the principal applicant and, if applicable their spouse or common-law partner all dependent children aged 18 years and older listed in the IMM 0008
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a completed Schedule 19B (work experience) [IMM 5910 (PDF, 2.29 KB)] for the principal applicant
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a properly completed Schedule 19A (language and education) [IMM 5982 (PDF, 2.29 MB)] for the principal applicant
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a valid full-time job offer, using the Offer of Employment Home Child Care Provider and Home Support Worker Pilots form [IMM 5983 (PDF, 2.20 MB)]
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proof of intent to reside outside Quebec, if applicable
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you must intend to and be able to live and work permanently in Alberta and have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta
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Applicants in this category must also provide proof of both of the following: a job offer
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Offer letter or contract
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they have an offer of employment from up to 2 employers for continuous, full-time work in Canada for a total period of at least 1 year in the skilled trade occupation specified in their application
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they must demonstrate that they have obtained a job offer which they are likely to accept that is from a single Canadian employer
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you and your Alberta employer must meet all the requirements outlined on Alberta Job Offer and Employment Requirements, if you are invited based on having an Alberta job offer
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Official test scoring results from an eligible testing authority
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the results of the principal applicant's designated language proficiency test (which must be less than 2 years old on the date the application is received)
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The applicant must provide an original language test from a designated provider that shows the applicant meets the minimum language level in each of the 4 language skill areas for the stream to which they are applying
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Language test results must be less than 2 years old when a candidate submits their Express Entry profile and at the time electronic application for permanent residence was received.
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language test results
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Official test scoring results from an eligible testing authority. Upload a single valid test results document.
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Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the required level of language proficiency in all 4 language skill areas by submitting valid results of an IRCC-approved English or French language test from a designated testing organization with their application.
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the principal applicant must provide original language test results for their accompanying spouse or common-law partner from a designated testing organization that are no more than 2 years old at the time of application to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) or when the candidate creates their profile in Express Entry and when their electronic application for permanent residence is submitted.
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A copy of the legal separation agreement must be provided, if available.
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Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)
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Upload each LMIA (with both the Confirmation Letter and Annex) per work permit, or documents that demonstrate the work permit(s) was based on an LMIA exemption (if applicable).
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If the there is an associated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to the offer of employment, the LMIA number is requested as part of the application.
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This document is requested only when marital status is listed as married.
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If the applicant married in Canada, a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the province or territory where the marriage took place must be provided.
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If the applicant married outside Canada, a copy of a legal certificate issued by the country, the territory or the region where the marriage took place must be provided.
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An immigration medical exam (IME) from a panel physician is a requirement for permanent residence.
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complete medical examinations if required
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The medical examination confirmation iis required up front and must be valid at the time of application. The applicant must include either their unique medical identifier (UMI) number, or their unique immigration medical examination (IME) number in their e-APR. The applicant must provide a copy of either the information printout sheet or the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report form.
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you must have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
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they must demonstrate they are licensed to practice in Canada and provide proof of registration with the competent regulatory body, as required, in their intended province of destination at the time they apply
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they must demonstrate they are licensed to practice in Canada and provide proof of registration with the competent regulatory body, as required, in their intended province of destination at the time they apply.
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Alberta job offer: ALWAYS REQUIRED. Upload your current Alberta job offer letter or employment contract.
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The applicant must provide the original test results as soon as they receive them.
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The applicant must provide information and/or documentation on the use of this other name (e.g., a letter of explanation, legal documents of a name change).
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A clear and legible copy of the biographical data page of a passport or travel document must be provided.
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a passport or travel document
Required documentaaip_alberta_work_experience_if_working
Alberta work experience: ALWAYS REQUIRED IF WORKING IN ALBERTA OR ELSEWHERE IN CANADA. Upload your statements of earnings for each pay period in the past 3 months.
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proof of physical presence in Canada
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The principal applicant must provide proof of being physically present in Canada at the time of their application.
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for every country where they have lived for 6 months or more since they were 18 years old
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The processing office will request a police certificate for the applicants' current country of residence
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Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit police certificates up front with their application.
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For the applicant's current country of residence, the police certificate must have been issued no more than 6 months before the submission of the e-APR.
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Police certificates need to be a scan of the original police certificate(s) in colour. Certified true copies and unauthorized copies are unacceptable and will result in the application being rejected as incomplete.
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For countries in which the applicant no longer resides, the police certificate must have been issued after the last time the applicant stayed in that country for 6 months or more in a row.
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Police certificates are required upfront and are mandatory for each country (except Canada) where an individual has spent 6 months or more in a row within the last 10 years.
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Most applicants will also need to upload: police certificates
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your primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile must be included as part of a specific Express Entry stream pathway, or is identified as an occupation connected to a provincial economic, sector or occupational priority
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If the applicant can’t get language test results before the Interim Pathway for Caregivers closes, they must provide proof that they made an appointment to take a language test with an approved agency.
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Proof of the relationship of the applicant or the accompanying spouse or common-law partner to the family member must also be provided (e.g., a birth certificate, an official document naming the applicant as a relative, a copy of the inside back cover of the relative's passport showing the relative's parents' marriage certificate, legal adoption documents and any other documents that prove or describe the relationship).
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The principal applicant must provide proof of being physically present in Canada at the time of their application. This can include a copy of a lease or rental agreement, a letter from a landlord or property owner attesting to residence and specifying dates, utility bills or any other bills that contain the applicant's residential address
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proof of work experience (such as a reference or experience letter from an employer)
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This document is requested only if the applicant indicates they have a provincial or territorial certificate of qualification. A copy of the certificate of qualification is required.
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evidence that the principal applicant has accumulated qualifying work experience in Canada
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a Record of Employment (ROE) for all previous employers (applicants should have ROEs for each job, except their current job)
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License, registration or certification
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Upload your license, registration or certificate for your regulated occupation (if applicable, or if you claimed in your Worker Expression of Interest that you have licensure, registration or certification in a regulated occupation in Alberta with a listed professional regulatory organization or Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training for a recognized trade certificate)
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Relative's valid Alberta identification and recurring bills
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Relative's citizenship document or permanent resident card
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Award 5 points if the principal applicant, or accompanying spouse or common-law partner, has a relative (parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew) who is 18 years of age or older as of the date of application, and who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Canada.
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Use of a representative form
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provide proof of their qualifying Canadian work experience together with the completed Schedule 19B (Work experience – IMM 5910)
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Applicants must demonstrate that they are primarily engaged in activities represented in the eligible occupation and indicate their NOC codes in Schedule 1 – Health-care Workers Permanent Residence Pathway (COVID-19 pandemic) (IMM 1018).
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To claim points for proficiency in their second official language, the applicant must submit results of an IRCC-approved language test from a designated language testing organization of their proficiency in that language with their electronic application for permanent residence
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if the applicant is self-employed, articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership, evidence of self-employment income and documentation from third-party individuals indicating the service provided along with payment details (self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable proof of self-employed work experience).
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Upload bank statements showing transactions made within the past 3 months
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Upload valid letter(s) from any financial institutions where your funds are kept – funds must be available at time of application and assessment, and legally accessible (unencumbered) upon arrival in the designated community, The letter must be on the financial institution's letterhead
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the applicant must also have sufficient funds available for settlement in Canada pursuant to subsection R87.2(5). This requirement is waived if the applicant has a qualifying offer of arranged employment under Express Entry or an offer of employment as defined in subparagraphs R87.2(3)(d)(ii), (iii) and (v).
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a signed declaration to the effect that the information provided is complete and accurate
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timesheets signed by any current and previous employers, indicating the date and number of hours worked, including overtime hours
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The results must all be demonstrated on the same single test report.
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a statement of earnings showing hours worked and deductions made by the employer(s)
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The principal applicant must have valid temporary resident status in Canada.
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Applicants must have graduated from a designated learning institution in Canada in the 3 years before they apply with one of the following: a post-secondary degree (for example, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral)
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Applicants must have graduated from a designated learning institution in Canada in the 3 years before they apply with one of the following: a post-secondary diploma (not graduate or post-graduate) for a program that is at least 2 years in length
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Applicants must have graduated from a designated learning institution in Canada in the 3 years before they apply with one of the following: a post-secondary degree (for example, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral), a post-secondary diploma (not graduate or post-graduate) for a program that is at least 2 years in length, a graduate or post-graduate credential for a program that is at least 1 year in length
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The program of study can be completed in any field of study, with at least 50% of the program of study completed while physically present in Canada, either in class or online.
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accumulated at least 1,560 hours of authorized Canadian work experience through paid full-time or part-time work at any skill level within the 3 years before the application for permanent residence was received
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held a Canadian work permit for a minimum of 1 year within the 3 years before the application for permanent residence was received
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The applicant does not need to obtain an educational credential for completing a program in Canada; they simply must have completed at least 2 years of study in a program of at least 2 years in duration.
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The spouse or common-law partner is not required to have obtained an educational credential for completing a program in Canada; they simply must have completed at least 2 years of study in a program of at least 2 years in duration.
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All applicants must have had **temporary resident status** on a Temporary Foreign Worker Program work permit during the period of work experience acquired in Canada
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Upload proof that the employer is a member of an eligible sector association
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If you work in the tourism and hospitality sector, upload the ' Clearance letters ' from Workers' Compensation Board (WCB)-Alberta for your employer, which must include the WCB industry code or exempt activity
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Alberta trade certificate
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The applicant must also ... provide evidence of how they met those requirements before gaining the qualifying work experience
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The principal applicant must hold a passport issued by one of the following: the United Kingdom to a British National Overseas, as a person born, naturalized or registered in Hong Kong, as defined by paragraph R190(2)(e)
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The principal applicant must hold a passport issued by one of the following: the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, as defined by paragraph 190(2)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
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foreign nationals and their family members are required by subparagraph R72(1)(e)(ii) to provide IRCC with any of the documents listed under subsection R50(1). If they and their family members in Canada are unable to obtain any of these documents (for example, a valid passport or travel document), an exemption from this requirement can be granted if they can provide any of the documents described in subsection R178(1), if the alternative document complies with the requirements of subsection R178(2)
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the United Kingdom to a British National Overseas, as a person born, naturalized or registered in Hong Kong, as defined by paragraph R190(2)(e)
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When you apply online, you will need to provide one of those documents.
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You may also need to provide one or more of the following forms: Use of Representative form
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Use of a Representative form [IMM 5476], if you’ve hired a representative
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evidence that the principal applicant is able to perform the eligible work, such as evidence of prior education, training or work experience in related fields
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Award 10 points if the principal applicant completed at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada authorized under a work permit or under section R186 in an occupation that is listed in Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) 0 (National Occupational Classification [NOC] 2021) and Skill Type 0 (NOC 2016) (Managerial occupations) TEER 1 (NOC 2021) and Skill Level A (NOC 2016) (Professional occupations) or TEER 2 or 3 (NOC 2021) and Skill Level B (NOC 2016) (Technical occupations and skilled trades)
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Award 5 points if the accompanying spouse or common-law partner, other than a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Canada, completed at least 1 year of full-time work in Canada authorized under a work permit or under R186.
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The following documents are mandatory for each work experience declared: a reference or experience letter from the employer...
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In addition, applicants must provide proof of either of the following: at least 6 months of qualifying Canadian work experience, or a job offer **and** the ability to perform the work
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The applicant must demonstrate that, since November 30, 2014, they have obtained a total of at least 12 months of authorized, full-time work experience in the eligible occupations in Canada before their complete application is received.
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a reference or experience letter from the employer, which should be an official document printed on company letterhead (must include the applicant's name, the company's contact information [address, telephone number and email address], and the name, title and signature of the immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company), should indicate all positions held while employed at the company and must include the following details: job title, duties and responsibilities, job status (if current job), dates worked for the company, number of work hours per week and annual salary plus benefits
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Within 36 months of the OROWP being issued, the applicant must submit proof of at least 6 months of full-time work experience.
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Applicants with the required qualifying Canadian work experience at the time of application submit their proof of qualifying work experience upfront in their application for permanent residence.
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they have obtained a total of at least **12 months** of authorized, full-time work experience in the eligible occupations **in Canada** before their complete application is received
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Upload your current, and any previous, work permit(s) for any work history in Alberta or Canada.
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1 of the following (and applicable fees): a signed and completed Application for Work Permit made Outside of Canada [IMM 1295 (PDF, 586 KB)] an Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710 (PDF, 599 KB)] when the principal applicant is eligible to apply from within Canada (R199)
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When assessing an applicant's ability to perform the work, officers can refer to supporting documentation provided in the application. This may include, but is not limited to, a copy of the applicant's most recent work permit in Canada (if they have been working in Canada)
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Principal applicants are requested to provide documentary evidence of their employment in Canada through a combination of a copy of their most recent work permit (unless they are work permit exempt)

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