In two recent draws conducted through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program‘s Express Entry-linked stream, Alberta targeted healthcare professionals, inviting 172 individuals.
The draw on May 28 specifically focused on candidates with job offers through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, issuing 99 NOIs with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 302 points.
On June 18, the province issued 73 NOIs through the same pathway, this time with a minimum score of 301.
For 2024, Alberta has a nomination allocation of 9,750, matching the 2023 allocation.
To date, 5,168 nominations have been issued. Last year, Alberta issued 10,029 nominations, utilizing a “federally authorized administration buffer.”
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Alberta Express Entry Draws
| Date | NOIs sent | Parameters | Lowest CRS |
| 18-Jun-24 | 73 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 301 |
| 28-May-24 | 99 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 302 |
Nominations in Alberta as of June 25
| Stream / pathway | 2024 nominations issued | 2024 total estimated nominations (subject to change) |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,720 | 5,393 |
| Express Entry Stream | 1,139 | 1,775 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathways | 245 | 320 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 654 | 1,047 |
| Priority Sector Draws and other initiatives | 135 | 231 |
| Family Connection and Occupation in Demand | 105 | 177 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,141 | 1,900 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 165 | 660 |
| Entrepreneur StreamsForeign Graduate, Graduate, Rural and Farm Streams combined | 3 | 22 |
| Grand Total | 5,168 | 9,750 |
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.
