The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score dropped to 301 as Alberta immigration issued invitations to 200 candidates in a new Express Entry draw.
The new draw took place on February 10 through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.
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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Draw Date | NOI Letters Sent | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
10-Feb-21 | 200 | 301 |
28-Jan-21 | 100 | 360 |
08-Jan-21 | 50 | 406 |
Source: www.alberta.ca
Alberta is the only Canadian province to officially announce it is limiting immigration in response to the coronavirus crisis.
As part of the Alberta Economic Recovery Plan, the province limited itself to 4,000 nominations in 2020, below the 6,250 allowed by the federal government.
In the first half of 2020, draws were taking place at regular intervals, but there have now been only three since June 17.
While federal government nomination limits for 2021 are not yet available, the province has 2,600 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 45 expression of interest applications in the Alberta Express Entry pool.
Alberta says a high number of AINP applications have been received in the following occupations, meaning they may take longer to process:
In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:
Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:
Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:
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