International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream
The International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream (IGEIS) allows Alberta to nominate qualified international graduates from Alberta post-secondary institutions who want to establish or operate a business in Alberta to apply for permanent residence.
International graduates of Alberta post-secondary institutions can apply for permanent residence.
Level of Education
To be eligible for the International Graduate Immigration Stream, candidates must have completed a minimum two-year degree or diploma from an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution. The institution must render the applicant eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit
Work Experience
There is no minimum work experience requirement for this stream. However, a minimum of 6 months of full-time work experience has been indicated as a factor that could increase a candidate’s chances of success under this program. The work experience should have been while actively managing or owning a business or equivalent. An equivalency can include the completion of entrepreneurship program courses or experience with an incubator or business accelerator.
Proof of this may include, but is not limited to:
Work Permit
Eligible candidates must have a valid post-graduate work permit at the time of submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile.
Business Establishment
Candidates must establish a new business or buy an existing business in Alberta with at least 34% ownership.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Express Entry Profile | No |
| Connection to Province | Yes |
| Job Offer | No |
| Language Proficiency | Minimum CLB Level 7 in English or French |
| Level of Education | Minimum two-year qualifying Alberta credential |
| Work Experience | No |
| Investment Requirement | No minimum investment required |
| Work Permit | Yes |