Alberta Expression of Interest (EOI)

Candidates interested in Alberta’s worker immigration streams must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

This system helps Alberta select skilled workers based on their qualifications and labour market needs.

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On This Page You Will Find

• An overview of Alberta’s Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) system under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
• A step-by-step guide to submitting a Worker EOI
• Key factors that affect EOI scoring and ranking
• Details on Alberta’s EOI points grid and how points are awarded
• A frequently asked questions (FAQ) section to clarify common concerns

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How the Worker EOI System Works

1. No Submission Fee – You can submit a Worker EOI for free.
2. Self-Declared Information – Candidates provide details through the online Worker EOI form in the AAIP portal.
3. Scoring and Ranking – Each EOI is scored using the Worker EOI points grid and placed in the Worker Stream pool for potential selection.
4. AAIP Draws – The AAIP conducts regular draws from the Worker Stream pool, selecting candidates based on:
   • EOI score rankings
   • Alberta’s labour market needs
   • Available AAIP nominations and application levels
5. Invitation to Apply – Selected candidates receive an invitation to apply via email.

Steps to Prepare for a Worker EOI Submission

• Check eligibility for one or more AAIP worker streams:
  • Alberta Opportunity Stream
  • Express Entry Stream
  • Rural Renewal Stream
  • Farm Stream
  • Tourism and Hospitality Stream
• Review the Worker EOI points grid to understand the scoring system.
• Consider existing AAIP applications or Entrepreneur EOIs.
• Only one Worker EOI is allowed at a time. If you have an active EOI or application, you must withdraw it before submitting a new one.

Important Considerations

• Submitting a Worker EOI does not guarantee an invitation to apply.
• The EOI system allows Alberta to select candidates based on labour market needs.
• If invited, you must submit a complete application to the AAIP.

Alberta EOI Points Grid

Alberta uses a points grid to assess candidates for provincial nomination. The grid evaluates applicants based on human capital factors and economic factors, with a maximum possible score of 100 points.

Below is a breakdown of how points are allocated.

Human Capital Factors (Maximum 69 points)

Education (Maximum 22 points)

• Highest level of education completed:
  • Doctorate degree – 12 points
  • Master’s degree – 10 points
  • Bachelor’s degree – 7 points
  • Trades certificate or diploma – 7 points
  • Diploma or certificate – 4 points
  • Secondary school or lower – 0 points
• Location of highest level of education in Canada:
  • Completed in Alberta – 10 points
  • Completed in another province or territory – 6 points

Language (Maximum 13 points)

• General language proficiency:
  • Minimum requirement: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 for English or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC) 4 for French across all four language skills.
  • Points are based on the lowest score among listening, reading, writing, and speaking:
    • CLB/NCLC 6 or higher – 10 points (English), 8 points (French)
    • CLB/NCLC 5 – 8 points (English), 5 points (French)
    • CLB/NCLC 4 – 5 points (English), 3 points (French)
    • CLB/NCLC 3 or lower – 0 points
    • No language test or assessment completed – 0 points
• Bilingual language proficiency:
  • CLB or NCLC 4 or higher in both English and French – 3 points

Work experience (Maximum 21 points)

• Total work experience (includes experience in Canada and abroad):
  • 12 or more months – 11 points
  • 6–11 months – 7 points
  • Less than 6 months – 3 points
• Work experience in Canada:
  • 6 months or more in Alberta – 10 points
  • 6 months or more in another province or territory – 6 points

Age (Maximum 5 points)

• 18–20 years – 3 points
• 21–34 years – 5 points
• 35–49 years – 4 points
• 50 years and older – 3 points

Family connection in Alberta (Maximum 8 points)

• If a parent, sibling, or child who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over 18 years old lives in Alberta – 8 points

Economic Factors (Maximum 31 points)

Alberta job offer (Maximum 16 points)

• Job offer for permanent full-time employment in Alberta – 10 points
• Additional points for job offers in select Alberta rural communities or sectors:
  • Endorsement letter from a designated community in the Rural Renewal Stream – 6 points
  • Job offer in the tourism and hospitality sector from an employer who is a member of a required sector association under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream – 6 points
  • Job offer in a law enforcement occupation from an employer who is a member of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) – 6 points

Alberta job offer location (Maximum 5 points)

• Calgary Census Metropolitan Area – 0 points
• Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area – 0 points
• Rural Renewal Stream designated community – 5 points
• Other Alberta community (outside Edmonton and Calgary Census Metropolitan Areas and Rural Renewal Stream designated communities) – 5 points

Job offer in a regulated occupation in Alberta and meeting regulatory requirements to practise (Maximum 10 points)

• If the job offer is in a regulated occupation and the applicant meets the requirements set by the professional regulatory body or Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) – 10 points

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)