In a recent draw conducted through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, Alberta focused on healthcare professionals, extending 40 invitations.
During the May 1 draw, the province specifically targeted candidates with job offers through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, requiring a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 305 points.
Alberta has a nomination allocation of 9,750 for 2024, the same as 2023. It issued 10,029 nominations last year under what it described as a “federally authorized administration buffer”.
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Alberta Express Entry Draws
| Date | NOIs sent | Parameters | Lowest CRS |
| 01-May-24 | 40 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 305 |
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High Volume of Applications in Alberta
Alberta is experiencing a surge in applications for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), particularly in the following occupations, which may result in longer processing times:
- 62020: Food service supervisors
- 63200: Cooks
- 62010: Retail sales supervisors
- 65201: Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations
- 13110: Administrative assistants
- 73300: Transport truck drivers
- 12200: Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 13100: Administrative officers
- 42202: Early childhood educators and assistants
- 21231: Software engineers and designers
Alberta Express Entry Requirements
To qualify for a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Alberta, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
- Express a desire to permanently immigrate to Alberta.
- Engage in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
- Achieve a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300 points.
Factors enhancing a candidate’s likelihood of receiving a NOI include:
- Obtaining a job offer from an employer in Alberta and/or possessing work experience in the province.
- Graduating from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Having a relative residing in Alberta, such as a parent, child, and/or sibling.
Factors reducing a candidate’s chances of receiving a NOI include:
- An Express Entry profile expiring within the next three months.
- Employment in an ineligible occupation.
