Residence Requirements
All applicants must be either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Applicants must also meet the AIMG Program’s residency requirement in Alberta.
All applicants to the 2027 Cycle of the AIMG Program must be either a Canadian Citizen or
a Permanent Resident of Canada, as defined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Status achieved no later than August 28, 2026.
Applicants who think they may not be able to meet this deadline are encouraged to request an Administrative Exception (AE) through their online application.
Status in Canada
Upload a copy of ONE of the following:
- Canadian passport (pages 2 and 3, including photo and signature)
- Canadian Citizenship Certificate (front and back)
- Canadian Citizenship Card (front and back)
The Citizenship Letter of Congratulations is not accepted as proof of citizenship.
NOTE: Citizenship status may be subject to source verification.
Upload a copy of ONE of the following documents by August 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM MT:
- Permanent Resident Card (front and back)
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) (front and back)
NOTE:
- The “PR Since” date on the document must be on or before August 28, 2026
- Status in Canada may be subject to source verification
- Applicants who believe they may not be able to meet this requirement should review the Administrative Exception (AE) process through the application portal
Residence in Alberta
Applicants to the 2027 Cycle of the AIMG Program must substantiate that they are an Albertan by ONE of the following methods.
Option A
Full-time attendance at an accredited Alberta senior high school for two (2) or more years, with at least two (2) semesters per academic year.
Option B
Physical presence (in-person attendance) at an accredited postsecondary institution in Alberta, in a full-time program for two (2) or more years, totaling a minimum of eight (8) months per academic year.
Option C
Physical presence and continuous living in Alberta on a day-to-day basis for 24 weeks from December 1, 2025, through May 18, 2026.
Applicants must be physically present in Alberta throughout this entire period.
Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that clearly demonstrates their physical presence in Alberta for the full qualifying residency period.
Any portion of the qualifying residency period that is not clearly supported by documentation demonstrating physical presence may be interpreted as a gap in physical presence.
Gaps in physical presence are assessed during File Review.
Administrative Exceptions cannot be used to waive or modify this requirement.
Applicants choosing to apply through Option A must upload a copy of their Official Alberta Senior High School Transcript (front and back) by the stated supporting documents deadline.
The transcript must:
- Be issued in the revised provincial format (implemented in 2015), available through mypass.alberta.ca.
- Demonstrate full-time, in-person attendance in Alberta for at least two (2) academic years, with a minimum of two (2) semesters per academic year.
The Program may request additional documentation to verify the format and location of instruction.
Documents not accepted:
- Detailed Academic Report
- Report cards
- Transcripts issued in formats prior to the 2015 provincial revision
Applicants choosing to apply through Option B must upload copies of the following by the stated supporting documents deadline:
- Copy of official transcript (front and back) issued by an accredited Alberta postsecondary institution.
- Official letter from an academic supervisor or program official confirming the applicant’s in-person attendance and physical presence in Alberta for the duration of their studies.
Together, the transcript and letter must demonstrate full-time, in-person study in Alberta for at least two (2) academic years, totaling a minimum of eight (8) months per academic year. Applicants should refer to their postsecondary institution for the institution’s definition of full-time study.
The Program may request additional documentation to verify the format and location of instruction.
NOTE: Any difficulties obtaining a supervisor letter for this option should be addressed through our Administrative Exception process.
Applicants choosing to apply through Option C must provide documentation demonstrating continuous physical presence and day-to-day living in Alberta from December 1, 2025 to May 18, 2026.
Applicants must upload all four (4) components listed below for File Review. Failure to upload any required component may result in a determination of ineligibility.
- Residence in Alberta Statutory Declaration
Applicants must complete the AIMG Program Residence in Alberta Statutory Declaration between May 1 and June 5, 2026. All fields are required. The form will be available on the Forms page by May 1, 2026. - Official Letter(s) Confirming Physical Presence
Applicants must provide one or more original, signed letters confirming their physical presence in Alberta during the qualifying period.Acceptable sources include:
Employment
- Letter(s) prepared and signed by employer.
- Offers of employment are not accepted.
Education
- Letter(s) prepared and signed by an accredited educational institution.
Community Guarantor (Organization or Individual)
- Letter(s) prepared and signed by an eligible guarantor connected to a formal Alberta community organization.
- Guarantor must have recognized authority to attest to the applicant’s physical presence and participation in the organization’s activities.
All letters must:- Indicate specific activity for each month of the qualifying period.
- Be dated between May 1, 2026 and June 5, 2026.
- Meet the requirements outlined in the applicable Program guidelines.
- Be subject to source verification.
Multiple letters are encouraged where one letter does not cover the full qualifying period.
- Alberta Government-Issued Photo Identification
Applicants must upload a copy of one of the following valid and current documents:- Alberta Operator’s Licence
- Alberta Photo Identification Card (non-operator’s)
The identification must:
- Show the applicant’s current Alberta address
- Have an issue date no later than December 1, 2025
If the licence was updated during the qualifying residency period (December 1, 2025 to May 18, 2026), such as a renewal, class change, or address update, applicants must also upload:
- A copy of the previous licence
- A copy of the updated licence (once received, and no later than July 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM MT)
- A letter of explanation
Interim licences or interim identification cards are not accepted.
Applicants who cannot provide qualifying Alberta identification issued by December 1, 2025 due to recent migration from another Canadian province must apply for an Administrative Exception process.
- Alberta Personal Health Card
Copy of the applicant’s valid and active Alberta Personal Health Card. Applicant must be currently eligible for Alberta Health Care Insurance coverage.NOTES
- Name and date of birth must match the online application.
- Applicants who cannot provide Alberta Personal Health Card documentation, issued by December 1, 2025, due to migration from another Canadian province, must apply for an Administrative Exception.
IMPORTANT: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the documentation submitted clearly demonstrates their continuous physical presence in Alberta throughout the full qualifying period.
Documentation is reviewed as submitted, and periods that are not clearly supported by the documentation may be interpreted as gaps in presence.
Where gaps exist, applicants may choose to provide information to clarify their timeline at the time of application. Providing such information does not, on its own, mean the residency requirement has been met.
*Each proof will need to be uploaded to the Supporting Documents Upload page by the stated deadline.