I just got a call back from Alberta Advantage Immigration Office (AAIP) and after a few rounds of trying to get a clear “Yes” or “No” response to a simple question, I’m advised that “as of now, if he can obtain a trade certificate recognized by AIT and subsequently AAIP, then no ECA is required and therefore not having high school completion is ok”.
I guess my cousin could try pursuing the provincial AOS pathway and he needs a LMIA with his name, a job offer, get the red seal exam under his belt to get a nomination from
Alberta. I’m just not sure how this pathway integrates with at the federal level. So if Alberta recognizes him with a nomination, does he qualify to apply for PR (normally a federal government process)?