Alberta Issues 351 NOI Letters In New Express Entry Draw

2020-02-07 – Alberta immigration issued 351 Notification of Interest letters in two draws targeting Alberta Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 300.

The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draws took place on January 22 and January 29, 2020.

In the January 22 draw, 201 NOIs letters were sent, with the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate at 350.

On January 29, 150 NOIs were sent to candidates scoring as low as 300 CRS points.

Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and are working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.

For full details of the requirements for Alberta Express Entry, please see below.

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Alberta Express Entry 2020 Notification of Interest Draws

Source: www.alberta.ca

Alberta is yet to receive its federal government nomination allocation for 2020. It currently has 1,950 applications awaiting assessment for eligibility.

Alberta conducted 31 draws tapping the federal Express Entry pool during 2019, issuing 7,034 Notification of Interest Letters.

The province reached its federal government allocation of 6,000 nominations in December.

Alberta Express Entry 2019 Notification of Interest Draws

Source: www.alberta.ca

Regular draws are conducted under the Alberta Express Entry stream, selecting candidates from the federal Express Entry pool and inviting them to apply to the AINP.

What are the requirements for Alberta Express Entry?

In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:

• Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
• Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
• Be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
• Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.

Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving a notification of interest:

• A job offer from an Albertan employer and/or work experience in Alberta.
• Having graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Having a relative that is living in Alberta: parent, child and/or sibling.

Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:

• The Express Entry profile expires within the next 3 months
• You work in an ineligible occupation