Immigration streams EOI calculator Draw history Worker EOI scores, stream eligibility and draw criteria are separate requirements.
Language CLB / NCLC Each skill: TEER 0–3: 5; 4–5: 4; NOC 33102: 7
Experience 12/18 months in Alberta or 24/30 worldwide; eligible PGWP: 6/18 in Alberta
Employer / business Eligible full-time Alberta offer in current occupation
Eligibility details
Who it suits People already working in Alberta
Location / status Live and work in Alberta; accepted valid work permit
Language CLB / NCLC Each skill: TEER 0–3: 5; 4–5: 4; NOC 33102: 7
Education High-school equivalent; foreign credentials normally require ECA
Experience 12/18 months in Alberta or 24/30 worldwide; eligible PGWP: 6/18 in Alberta
Employer / business Eligible full-time Alberta offer in current occupation
Funds No standard investment threshold listed
Application route Worker EOI → invitation → nomination → federal PR Maintained status does not replace a valid permit here. PGWP institution, credential and job relevance rules apply; check excluded occupations and employer requirements.
Official criteria and exceptions Language CLB / NCLC CLB / NCLC 4 in each skill
Experience 6 consecutive months with current employer; at least 780 hours
Employer / business Approved industry, occupation and employer; full-time offer
Eligibility details
Who it suits Eligible tourism and hospitality workers
Location / status Working in Alberta; positive-LMIA or specified wildfire-measure permit
Language CLB / NCLC CLB / NCLC 4 in each skill
Education High-school equivalent; ECA exemptions apply
Experience 6 consecutive months with current employer; at least 780 hours
Employer / business Approved industry, occupation and employer; full-time offer
Funds No standard investment threshold listed
Application route Worker EOI → invitation → nomination → federal PR Not every hospitality job qualifies. Check occupation, WCB and employer membership rules; maintained status does not replace a valid permit.
Official criteria and exceptions Language CLB / NCLC Federal-program and pathway requirements
Experience Federal program, pathway and draw requirements
Employer / business Offer requirement depends on pathway and draw
Eligibility details
Who it suits Federal EE candidates matching Alberta priorities
Location / status Active EE profile; CRS at least 300
Language CLB / NCLC Federal-program and pathway requirements
Education Federal-program and pathway requirements
Experience Federal program, pathway and draw requirements
Employer / business Offer requirement depends on pathway and draw
Funds Depends on federal program and circumstances
Application route Worker EOI → invitation → nomination → EE PR CRS 300 is a minimum, not a Worker EOI draw score. Tech requires eligible occupation and employer industry; law enforcement has AACP recruitment requirements.
Official criteria and exceptions Language CLB / NCLC Each skill: TEER 0–3: 5; 4–5: 4
Experience Normally 12/18 months; qualifying local two-year graduates on PGWP exempt
Employer / business Full-time offer in designated community + valid endorsement
Eligibility details
Who it suits Candidates with a designated-community endorsement and offer
Location / status Valid work permit in Canada; overseas candidates may qualify
Language CLB / NCLC Each skill: TEER 0–3: 5; 4–5: 4
Education High-school equivalent; ECA exemptions apply
Experience Normally 12/18 months; qualifying local two-year graduates on PGWP exempt
Employer / business Full-time offer in designated community + valid endorsement
Funds Settlement funds if overseas or not working in Canada
Application route Community endorsement → Worker EOI → invitation → nomination Alberta residents with valid permits: TEER 0–5; outside Alberta: TEER 0–3 only. Experience must match the TEER rules; endorsement lasts one year.
Official criteria and exceptions Dedicated pathways Health care: EE and non-EE Eligible health-care offer and proof of ability to practise required. Use EE if eligible (including CRS 300); non-EE is for those ineligible for EE. Non-EE requires CLB 5 per skill or language proficiency accepted for professional registration.
Official health-care criteria Technology / law enforcement / priority sectors These are Alberta EE pathways or targeted selections, with occupation, employer and draw requirements in addition to EE eligibility.
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