Alberta Rural Renewal Stream

How Does AAIP Rural Renewal Progam Work?

AAIP rural renewal stream is designed to encourage immigration to smaller rural communities, which are called ‘designated communities’ for the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream. There are many opportunities in rural communities in Alberta, and the program encourages newcomers to settle in rural communities and actively participate in the development process of rural Alberta.

• If you want to be a part of Alberta’s rural designated communities and settle in the province, first, you need a letter of endorsement from the community’s Economic Development Organization (EOD).
• The Alberta Rural Renewal Stream comes under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), so an application must be submitted to the AAIP.

Eligibility Requirements for Alberta Rural Renewal Stream

To be considered for the Alberta Rural Renewal Stream, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Community Residence Requirement

• The most important thing that will be evaluated before verifications of documents is your intent and the way you present yourself to reside in the designated community. As mentioned before, you need a letter of endorsement from the EDO with your application.
• You must explain in detail how your job offer is aligned with the economic development of the rural community (designated community).
• Also, you need to mention the name of the person issuing your endorsement letter, the designation, and the necessary information.

2. Job Offer Requirement

You must have a full-time Alberta rural renewal stream job offer or a contract from an employer in your designated community.

• You must have an offer of a paid job in the designated community.
• It should be a full-time employment (minimum 30 hours of work per week)
• The contract must be for at least 12 months.
• Your salary must meet or exceed the minimum starting wage for employment across all industries in Alberta.
• If a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) supports your job offer, it must meet or exceed the LMIA guidelines.

3. Licensing, Registration, and Certification Requirements

• You must have the necessary documents such as licensing, registration and certification for your employment as per Alberta’s standards.
• If you get a job offer in a trade occupation, you must have a valid Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Trade (AIT) certificate.
• If you have a job offer as a childcare worker, you must have the necessary certification as a Level 2 or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator.

4. Language Requirements

• You must meet English or French language requirements for your job. You must score a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 on all four language skills.
• You must attach your language certification along with your application.

5. Education Requirement

You must have a high school diploma equivalent to the Canadian norm. If you have finished schooling outside of Canada, you must produce a copy of your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

6. Settlement Fund Requirements

You must show sufficient funds to support living in the designated community. The fund depends on the size of the family and the community’s population. Your assets like cars, jewellery, real estate property, bonds, and other investments are not considered. You must produce a letter from the bank where your fund is deposited.

How to Apply for Alberta Rural Renewal Stream?

Here are the steps to apply:

• Step 1: First, carefully read the terms and conditions of the AAIP.
• Step 2: You must read carefully the eligibility criteria and prepare your documents.
• Step 3: This is an online submission, so attach all your documents along with your application.
• Step 4: Pay the application fee.

If your application is approved, you will be emailed a letter. If your application is refused, you will be notified by email. Carefully read the reasons for refusal, if there is an error, you can submit a request for reconsideration.

How can ELAAR guide you?

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Our team of authorized and licensed immigration consultants will guide you through the application process step-by-step with transparency and safety measures in place to protect your documentation and online processing. We thoroughly evaluate each case multiple times before submission to increase your chances of success. Furthermore, we take a close look at your qualifications and skills to find ways to increase your chance of obtaining permanent residence in the designated community.

FAQs: Alberta Rural Renewal Stream

These are some frequently asked questions about Alberta’s Rural Renewal Stream.