On August 2, 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) released information about two draws that took place on August 1, 2023, and July 18, 2023, respectively. These draws were conducted under the Alberta Express Entry Stream and resulted in a total of 57 skilled immigrants being invited to apply for permanent residence visas in Canada.
The draws specified the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores required for eligibility.
Draw 3:
- Date of Draw: August 1, 2023
- Criteria: Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer
- Invitations Issued: 32
- CRS score range: 300-500
- Minimum CRS Score: 322
Draw 2:
- Date of Draw: August 1, 2023
- Criteria: Priority sector – Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer
- Invitations Issued: 11
- CRS score range: 300 and above
- Minimum CRS Score: 317
Draw 1:
- Date of Draw: July 18, 2023
- Criteria: Priority sector – Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer
- Invitations Issued: 14
- CRS score range: 300 and above
- Minimum CRS Score: 311
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program, aims to invite immigrants who possess the necessary qualifications and work experience to settle in Alberta, Canada.
For skilled workers, there are two specific streams available:
Alberta Opportunity Stream: This stream is open to qualified individuals already employed in Alberta and foreign graduates who have completed their studies at a recognized post-secondary institution in the province. The program encourages student applicants whose training and employment skills align with Alberta’s current labor market demands to apply.
Alberta General Express Entry Stream: Candidates enrolled in the Express Entry program with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300 can apply through this stream. However, their occupation must align with Alberta’s economic diversification and growth priorities. If recommended by Alberta, they receive an additional 600 CRS points, significantly increasing their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in a subsequent Express Entry draw.
To apply for the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), applicants must determine the appropriate stream based on eligibility criteria. Those eligible for the federal Express Entry program can also be considered for enhanced streams. If the Alberta government expresses interest in their profile, applicants respond to the Notification of Interest and submit an application through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) website.
The two improved streams in Alberta are the Alberta Express Entry stream and the Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway. Other streams fall under the base streams category, and candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the AAIP portal without being selected through the Express Entry system.
When is the next Alberta PNP draw predicted?
As for the timing of the next draw for Alberta PNP, it is challenging to predict the exact date, as the province conducts periodic draws based on labor market demands and various factors. As of now, the specific date of the upcoming Alberta PNP draws in 2023 remains unknown.
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