Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) is for temporary foreign workers who are already working full-time in Alberta and have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation. Candidates must have a positive LMIA or hold one of the accepted LMIA exemption work permits. They also need to have the following:

  • CLB 5 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in either English or French for NOC 0, NOC A, and NOC B jobs
  • CLB 4 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking in either English or French for NOC C and  NOC D jobs
  • Highschool Diploma
  • A minimum of 12 months full-time work experience in your current occupation in Alberta within the last 18 months, or
  • A minimum of 24 months of full-time work experience in your current occupation in Canada or abroad within the last 30 months or both – this work experience can be a combination of experience gained in Alberta, in Canada (outside Alberta) or abroad.
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