Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Self-Assessment Tool

Introduction

Answer the questions listed in each step to find out if you meet the basic requirements for the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. On the last page you’ll see results based on your answers, along with information about your next steps.

All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

Important: This information is for reference only and no decision will be made based on your answers. If you choose to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), it will be considered by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program in accordance with the requirements on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program website, without regard to any outcome you attain through this questionnaire.

Part 1 of 10

Education

Do you have a high school diploma equivalent to the Canadian education level?

For more information on the Canadian education level please click here: https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx.

Yes

No

Part 2 of 10

Language Proficiency

Do you have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 4 for each English language skill or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) level of 4 for each French language skill: writing, reading, speaking and listening?

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program only accepts the following language tests:

Official test results must be less than 2 years old at the time you submit your Expression of Interest in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal.

Yes

No

Part 3 of 10

Business / Ownership Experience

Part 4 of 10

Net Worth and Settlement Funds

Part 5 of 10

Business Investment

Part 6 of 10

Exploratory Visit and Support from a Rural Alberta Community

Part 7 of 10

Business Location

Will your business be located in a Rural Alberta Community (outside Calgary and Edmonton Census Metropolitan Areas with a population of less than 100,000)?

Yes

No

Has your supporting Rural Alberta community endorsed your Business Proposal Summary?

Yes

No

Part 8 of 10

Business Ownership in Alberta

Will you own at least 51% of the new business and be physically present in the community to manage day-to-day operations of your business?

Please note that business partners must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents. Some businesses are not eligible for Rural Entrepreneur Stream. Please refer to Alberta Advantage Immigration Program website for a list of ineligible businesses.

Yes

No

If you acquire an existing business, will you own 100% of the business?

Yes

No

Part 9 of 10

Job Creation

Part 10 of 10

Other ineligibility factors

Summary

Your results:

Based on your answers, you do not appear to be eligible for the Rural Entrepreneur Stream.

Other ways to immigrate

You may consider applying to other streams offered by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. More information is available at alberta.ca/alberta-advantage-immigration-program.aspx.
You can try the Come to Canada online tool to find out if you may be eligible under a federal immigration program.

Based on your answers, you appear to be eligible for the Rural Entrepreneur Stream.

Step 1

Log in to submit your Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program online portal. To submit an EOI online, you must create MyAlberta Digital ID (MADI) account.

Step 2

After creating a MADI account, go to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program portal and click the “Get Started” button to log in with your new account.

Once you are signed in, then select "Create an Expression of Interest" to continue.

Step 3

You will be guided to complete and submit your EOI.

Step 4

After you submit your EOI, you will see a page that confirms that your EOI is submitted.

It will have more information on next steps. You will be provided an EOI # for your reference.

Important: This information is for reference only and no decision will be made based on your answers. If you choose to submit an EOI, it will be considered by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program in accordance with the requirements on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program website, without regard to any outcome you attain through this questionnaire.