Candidates interested in working in a rural Alberta community should contact the representative for their community to discuss a business plan and schedule the time for an initial visit. Every community will have its method to schedule visits, and they are free to speak with entrepreneurs they think are appropriate.
Before coming to Alberta for the exploratory visit, candidates must meet visa requirements. The AAIP and the community won’t provide visa support for the visit.
We recommend researching market opportunities, licensing, and registration requirements, as well as the steps to establish a business in Alberta before the visit. The exploratory visit allows you to meet local business contacts, economic development officers, and other prospects to understand the local business environment and requirements for a successful business in the community. The goal is to make an informed decision about operating a business in rural Alberta. For the Exploratory Visit Report, keep track of the trip, including contact details and meetings.
CLB 07 or NCLC 07 | 05 |
CLB 08 or NCLC 08 | 12 |
CLB 09 or NCLC 09 or higher | 15 |
Bachelor’s Degree or a 2-year Diploma | 05 |
Two or more degrees or diplomas | 07 |
Master’s degree or higher | 10 |
Six Months | 05 |
More than six months to one year | 10 |
More than one year | 15 |
Succession | 05 |
Rural (outside Edmonton and Calgary Census Metropolitan Areas) | 05 |
1 job | 05 |
2 jobs | 10 |
3 or more jobs | 15 |
$25,000 or less | 05 |
$25,001 to $50,000 | 10 |
$50,001 to $75,000 | 15 |
$75,001 or more | 20 |
21 to 49 years | 05 |
If one or more above characteristics are met | 10 |
Relatives are defined as father, step-father, mother, step-mother, child, step-child, sister, step-sister, brother, step-brother of candidate or spouse/common-law partner | 10 |