How do I apply to live in Alberta? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday

How do I apply to live in Alberta? - News - Jamaica Gleaner - Tuesday | July 16, 2013

Dear Miss Powell,

I know you are in Ontario, but I think Ontario is flooded with immigration applications, and so I want to try elsewhere. I heard that Alberta is a good place to apply to move to Canada. How can I become a permanent resident in Alberta?- DD

Dear DD,

Alberta is known to be a top destination for immigrants because of the strong economy, sunshine, and high standard of living. It is indeed a good province in which to seek to live and work.

There are several ways to apply to work in or immigrate to Alberta, however, the application process is still the same as Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is responsible for the application process.

Ways to qualify

There several ways that you may qualify to be in Alberta just as with any other province in Canada.

1. Family sponsorship

2. Study permit

3. Work permit - temporary foreign worker

4. Federal skilled worker (The National Occupational Classifications - NOC)

5. Federal skilled trades programme

6. Investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed

7. Live-in caregivers

8. Provincial nominees

9. Alberta work experience category.

The application process and requirements are the same as the general ones previously discussed in other articles, and general information is available at www.cic.gc.ca.

There is also a list of qualifying occupations on my website and the CIC website through which persons with the required training, skills and work experience may apply.

If you have received training outside of Canada, you will need to do an assessment of your credentials to ensure that your training will be recognised in Alberta. You may contact the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) to get additional information.

Alberta Work Experience Category

The Strategic Recruitment Stream - Alberta Work Experience Category is a special category under which people who are already legitimately in Alberta may apply to become permanent residents.

Persons who are already in Alberta and fit into the following categories, may apply:

1. Have a valid work permit

2. Are currently residing in Alberta

3. You must intend to continue living and working in Alberta.

You should explore the website www.albertacanada.com for additional information about Alberta and opportunities for employment.

Note that the standard criteria such as ability to pass the medical, criminal and security checks will apply. If you need personalised assistance with your application process or think you may have some issues with qualifying, consult an immigration lawyer directly.

Best of luck to you and your family!

Deidre S. Powell is a lawyer, mediator, and notary public who is a member of the Jamaican and Ontario, Canada Bars, with office located in Ottawa, Ontario. Her areas of practice are in immigration, personal injury, real estate, family commercial and estates law. She is on the roster of mediators for Ottawa, Toronto, and the Dispute Resolution Foundation of Jamaica. Email: info@deidrepowell.com. Subject line: Immigration.

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