Document checklist: Rural Entrepreneur Stream
Informational only, not legal advice.
Last verified on 2026-10-12. Check the official source.
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No conditional flags.
Printable link: https://unredacted.ca/checklist/aaip-rural-entrepreneur
This page stores nothing. The flags in the link choose conditional documents. Nothing is uploaded.
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Valid passport
The checklist lists a valid passport for every candidate. Upload the personal information page and any pages that show the expiry and renewal dates.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Language assessment
The checklist says to upload your language assessment. Results cannot be more than two years old at the expression of interest. The accepted tests and the minimum stay on the stream page.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Education documents and educational credential assessments
The checklist says to upload degrees, diplomas, and certificates, and an educational credential assessment for each credential completed outside Canada.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Exploratory visit report
The checklist says to upload the exploratory visit report.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Qualified Service Provider report
The checklist says to upload the Qualified Service Provider report, including the net-worth and business-investment assessment. The report must be prepared by an approved provider. Amounts are not copied here.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Business plan
The checklist says to upload the complete business plan, the same copy submitted to the Qualified Service Provider, based on the proposal summary from the expression of interest.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Business plan evaluation report
The checklist says to upload the business plan evaluation report prepared by an approved Qualified Service Provider.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Work experience reference letters
The checklist says to upload reference letters for business owner-manager, senior management, and in-Canada work in the past 10 years. Letters must be on letterhead and signed, and must include the job title, period, and daily duties.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
If this also applies
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If you claimed Canadian work experience, also add the work permits.
The checklist says to upload Canadian work permits if you claimed Canadian work experience in the expression of interest.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If you claimed a spouse or common-law partner language assessment, also add that result.
The checklist says to upload the spouse or common-law partner’s language assessment if you claimed it in the expression of interest.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If you will work in a trade in Alberta, also add the recognized trade certificate.
The checklist says to upload an Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training recognized trade certificate if you will work in a trade in Alberta.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If the occupation requires a licence, registration, or certification, also add those documents.
The checklist says to upload the licences, registration, and certification required to work in the occupation in Alberta, other than a trade certificate.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If you are using an Alberta relative, also add the relationship, status, and residency documents.
The checklist says, if applicable, to upload documents proving the relationship to an Alberta parent, sibling, or child, plus that relative’s permanent residence or citizenship and residency in Alberta.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If dependants are included, also add the dependent authorization form.
The checklist says the dependent authorization form is required if dependants are included. The spouse, common-law partner, and dependants aged 18 and over must sign the sections that apply to them.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If a representative is used, also add the Use of a Representative form.
The checklist says the Use of a Representative form is required if a representative is used. You and the representative must sign the sections that apply.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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If this applies, also add Certified translation and a copy of the original.
The checklist says to provide a certified translation with any document that is not in English or French, and to upload the translation with a copy of the original.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/jeti-aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream-checklist.pdf
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Confirm eligibility on the official page or book a consult
Confirm eligibility on the official page. Booking a consult is a separate step from this informational checklist.
Source: https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-rural-entrepreneur-stream
Sources
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream. Last verified on 2026-10-12.
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream business application document checklist. Last verified on 2026-10-12.