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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program provides great opportunities for entrepreneur investors looking to gain permanent residency with a path to citizenship in Canada.<\/p>\n
Why Alberta? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Located in west Canada neighbouring British Columbia, Alberta is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Home to Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains, Alberta boasts over 600 lakes and 245 rivers.<\/p>\n Home to 4.5 million people, Alberta has a dynamic local economy with huge oil reserves and a thriving tourist industry and has the highest per capita income in Canada. The capital Edmonton is a classically designed city while Calgary enjoys status as a year-round outdoor adventure center and world famous ski destination.<\/p>\n Alberta Entrepreneur Immigration Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u1780\u17b6\u179a\u17a2\u1794\u17cb\u179a\u17c6<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> Graduation with a degree from a post-secondary educational institution outside of Canada within the last ten (10) years.<\/p>\n Work Experience:<\/strong><\/span> Minimum 6 months full-time work experience actively managing or owning a business or equivalent.<\/p>\n Language:<\/strong><\/span> Minimum English CLB 5 in all skills = equivalent to IELTS General Training (L: 5\/R: 4\/W:5\/S:5)<\/p>\n Business Ownership<\/strong>:<\/span> Must own at least 34% of the Alberta business if it is in Edmonton or Calgary OR must own 51% of the Alberta business if it is located outside Edmonton or Calgary.<\/p>\n Approved Types of Business<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/em> The Alberta business the client invests into does not<\/strong> have to be an innovation business. Clients who own an existing business in Alberta has a slightly different path. Franchise businesses are not permitted.<\/p>\n Minimum Business Investment:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rural Entrepreneur Stream:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Work Experience:<\/strong><\/span> 3 years business ownership OR 4 years in senior manager position<\/p>\n Education:<\/strong><\/span> Must have completed at least high school to Canadian standard<\/p>\n Language:<\/strong><\/span> Minimum English CLB 4 in all skills = equivalent to IELTS General Training (L:4.5\/R:3.5\/W:4\/ S:4)<\/p>\n Net Worth:<\/strong><\/span> Must demonstrate net worth of at least CAN$ 300,00<\/p>\n Business Investment:<\/strong><\/span> Must invest at least CAN$ 100,000 in a business in Canada<\/p>\n Business Ownership: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Community: <\/strong><\/span>Need letter of support from community for business plan<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Do you want to get permanent residency with a path to citizenship in Canada? <\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/isaford.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/iStock-1136615456-scaled-1.jpg\")
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