A member on a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), who graduated from a school in a different province, asked whether they could still apply under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
What group members explained:- The Alberta Opportunity Stream targets people already working full-time in Alberta, not necessarily tied to where you studied. It's built for temporary foreign workers currently employed in the province.
- A full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation is required. The stream is employer- and occupation-specific, so the offer needs to fall within Alberta's eligible occupation list.
- A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) was referenced as part of what candidates typically need to have in place.
A follow-up question in the thread (whether a PGWP holder who graduated elsewhere can still qualify) wasn't directly answered, so applicants in that situation should verify current eligibility directly on the Alberta Immigration website, since PNP stream rules can change and graduation province may or may not be a factor.