Alberta has issued 18 invitations in a new draw through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
The August 29 draw featured a lowest Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.
The invitations went to candidates through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway who had a job offer in Alberta.
Alberta has an allocation of 9,750 provincial nominations for 2023, up from 6,500 in 2022.
The province has issued 7,255 nominations so far this year.
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Alberta Express Entry 2023 Draws
| Date | NOIs sent | Parameters | Lowest CRS |
| 29-Aug-23 | 18 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 300 |
| 24-Aug-23 | 168 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 302 |
| 22-Aug-23 | 89 | Priority sector: Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 303 |
| 16-Aug-23 | 300 | Priority sector: Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 408 |
| 15-Aug-23 | 14 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 326 |
| 03-Aug-23 | 201 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 315 |
| 01-Aug-23 | 32 | Priority sector-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 322 |
| 01-Aug-23 | 11 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 317 |
| 18-Jul-23 | 14 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 311 |
| 13-Jul-23 | 142 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 302 |
| 11-Jul-23 | 150 | Priority sector-Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 435 |
| 04-Jul-23 | 12 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 | 354 |
| 29-Jun-23 | 65 | Priority sector-Construction occupation and French as first language, CRS score 300-500 | 316 |
| 22-Jun-23 | 125 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 306 |
| 21-Jun-23 | 19 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 | 318 |
| 20-Jun-23 | 68 | Priority sector-Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 301 |
| 08-Jun-23 | 150 | Priority sector-Agriculture occupation and French as a first language, CRS score 300-500 | 382 |
| 01-Jun-23 | 117 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 304 |
| 30-May-23 | 20 | Priority sector-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 | 342 |
| 23-May-23 | 5 | Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 | 401 |
| 11-May-23 | 119 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 311 |
| 09-May-23 | 175 | Priority sector-Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 | 444 |
| 09-May-23 | 8 | Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 307 |
| 25-Apr-23 | 8 | Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 316 |
| 24-Apr-23 | 124 | Priority sector-construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 301 |
| 20-Apr-23 | 152 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 302 |
| 18-Apr-23 | 68 | Sector priority-Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-700 | 307 |
| 05-Apr-23 | 53 | Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 | 351 |
| 30-Mar-23 | 150 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 372 |
| 09-Mar-23 | 134 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 301 |
| 16-Feb-23 | 100 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 357 |
| 23-Jan-23 | 154 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 385 |
| 19-Jan-23 | 46 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 324 |
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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
- 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
- 63200 – Cooks
- 13110 – Administrative assistants
- 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- 73300 – Transport truck drivers
- 21222 – Information systems specialists
- 21231 – Software engineers and designers
- 13100 – Administrative officers
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