Reciprocity and Transfers

Moving to Alberta from another place - already have a license or registration as a Landscape  Architect from that location? Here's What you need to know:

Everything you need to know:
REG-006 Reciprocity and Transfers Policy

AALA recognizes four categories of Transfer:

Class 1: Reciprocity from BCSLA or OALA

• Subject to the National Reciprocity Agreement - read more
• Documents Required when you apply as "AALA":
  • Letter of Good Standing from BCSLA/OALA
  • Complete Online Application 

Class 2: Reciprocity within Canada (other provinces)

• Subject to the National Reciprocity Agreement - read more
• If you have 10 years with Stamp you will apply as "AALA" with the following documents:
  • Letter of Good Standing submitted by local CSLA Component demonstrating 10 years of good standing;
  • Two (2) letters of endorsement from an AALA Member (will accept a CSLA Member under some circumstances)
  • Resume / CV
     
• If you do NOT have 10 years with Stamp, you will apply as "Associate" with the following documents: 
  • Letter of Good Standing submitted by local CSLA Component 
  • Proof of successful completion of all four LARE Examinations
  • Original Post-Secondary Transcripts
  • Resume / CV

Class 3: Transfer from the US

• Documents required when you apply as "AALA":
  • Two (2) letters of endorsement from an AALA Member (will accept a CSLA Member under some circumstances)
  • CLARB Certification, OR
    • Letter of Good Standing Submitted by each board where you hold a license
    • Complete Post-Secondary Transcripts
    • Proof of successful completion of all four LARE Examinations

Class 4: International Transfers

• Certified Translations of all non-English documents is required.
   
• If you have 10 years with Stamp you will apply as "AALA" with the following documents:
  • Letter of Good Standing from the Nationally Recognized body in your home jurisdiction demonstrating 10 years of good standing;
  • Two (2) letters of endorsement from an AALA Member (will accept a CSLA Member under some circumstances)
  • Resume / CV
  • IQAS or WES review of education
     
• If you do NOT have 10 years with Stamp, you will apply as "Associate" with the following documents: 
  • Letter of Good Standing from the Nationally Recognized body in your home jurisdiction
  • Proof of successful completion of all four LARE Examinations
  • IQAS or WES review of education
  • Resume / CV