PGWP to Alberta Opportunity Stream | Essential Document Checklist
Are you presently in Alberta, working on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), and planning to apply for the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)?
Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) Document Checklist
Education Requirements:
Education Credential Documents:
- Post-secondary degrees, diplomas, and certificates from Alberta.
- Transcripts demonstrating that your education is related to your current occupation and work experience.
- An official document from your institution proving your enrollment date if transcripts do not include this information.
Experience Requirements:
Work Experience in the Same Field as Education:
- At least 6 months of full-time work experience in your current occupation in Alberta within the last 18 months.
- Work experience must be directly related to your field of study in Alberta.
Employment Reference Letters:
Reference letters must include:
- Job title
- Salary
- Period of employment (start and end dates)
- Hours of work per week
- Main job duties performed daily
- Required education, skills, and knowledge
- Employer contact information, including business email address
- Signature of a manager or supervisor from the company
Pay Statements:
- Statements of Earnings for each pay period for up to the past 3 months.
- Statements must list the pay period, hourly rate, number of hours worked, deductions, and any taxable benefits.
Alberta Job Offer and Employment Contract:
Alberta job offer or employment contract on company letterhead.
The job offer/contract must include:
- Salary/wage
- Duration of employment
- Working conditions (hours of work per week)
- Job duties
- Signature by both you and your Alberta employer
- Employer contact information
English Language Requirements:
Language Assessment:
Valid language assessment result from one of the following tests:
- CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) General Test
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General Training Test
- TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français Canada)
- TCF Canada (Test de connaissance du français Canada)
Test results must meet the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (Tier-0,1,2,3 - CLB-5), (Tier 4,5 CLB-4)(Tier-7 for Nursing) in each language skill (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Passport Requirements:
Valid Passport:
- Personal information page showing your photograph and personal details.
- Pages showing the expiry and renewal dates of your passport(s).
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Requirements:
PGWP Document:
- Copy of your current Alberta work permit.
- Copies of all past Canadian work permits (if applicable).
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