Alberta has issued 442 invitations in two new draws through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
A September 12 draw featured 300 invitations for tourism and hospitality candidates with a job offer in the province. The lowest Comprehensive Ranking System score was 383 points.
On September 14, 142 invitations were issued to candidates with a family connection and in a primary occupation in demand, with a lowest CRS of 301.
Alberta has an allocation of 9,750 provincial nominations for 2023, up from 6,500 in 2022.
The province has issued 7,752 nominations so far this year.
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Alberta Express Entry 2023 Draws
| Date | NOIs sent | Parameters | Lowest CRS |
| 14-Sep-23 | 142 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 301 |
| 12-Sep-23 | 300 | Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 383 |
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High Number of Applications
Alberta says a high number of AAIP applications have been received in the following occupations, meaning they may take longer to process:
- 62020 – Food service supervisors
- 63200 – Cooks
- 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
- 13110 – Administrative assistants
- 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- 73300 – Transport truck drivers
- 13100 – Administrative officers
- 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
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 a notification of interest:
- The Express Entry profile expires within the next 3 months
- You work in an ineligible occupation