Post-Graduate Worker Category applies to individuals who have graduated from a recognized post-secondary institution in Alberta and are currently working in the province.
You are eligible if
you clearly show that you are able and intend to live permanently in Alberta
at the time of application, you are working full-time in Alberta for an Alberta employer
an Alberta employer is, by definition, ‘incorporated or registered by or under an act of legislature of a province or the Parliament of Canada and operating a business that has an established production capability, plant, or place of business in Alberta’.
you have already obtained a certificate, diploma, degree, or have completed a graduate level program from one of the AINP approved Alberta public and private post-secondary schools > (http://eae.alberta.ca/post-secondary/institutions/public.aspx)
you must have completed a program with a study period of at least one year
you must have a valid Post-Graduation Work Permit
you must be employed in either NOC 0, NOC A, NOC B, or NOC C skill level occupation
if you are employed under a NOC C skill level occupation, you must submit official test results showing that you meet the minimum language standards. Tests may not be more than two years old. Accepted Tests are:
Canadian English Language and Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
if completed on or before March 31, 2014, minimum scores must be;
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking must all be at least 2H
if completed on or after April 1, 2014, minimum scores must be;
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking must all be at least 4
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
you are not working in a compulsory or optional trade in Alberta
if you are a refugee claimant, or are involved in a federal appeal or removal process
if you are a live-in care-giver who is currently living in Canada
if you are a Temporary Foreign Worker, who is working and residing within a different province other than Alberta
If you are interested in applying through this route, contact us today! At Akrami & Associates, there is Always a Way!
Giovanni
Giovanni Crescenzi received his Bachelor with Honours from the University of Ottawa and has been working in the immigration field for approximately three years. He works very closely with clients, assisting them in achieving their goals. Prior to working with Akrami & Associates, Giovanni gained valuable work experience with the Federal Government of Canada before working with another large and well respect Immigration Law Firm. Giovanni has assisted in the successful completion of a large number of cases ranging from permanent to temporary matters. He has a wealth of experience in processing a variety of different case types. Giovanni is currently working towards his membership with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council as an Immigration Consultant.