Minimum Comprehensive Ranking System scores in Alberta immigration’s latest Express Entry draw were once again significantly below those required by the federal government.
In an August 15 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw, the lowest-ranked of the 121 candidates to receive a Notification of Interest letter scored 400 points.
By comparison, the lowest ranked candidate in the most recent federal Express Entry draw scored 457 points.
To qualify for Alberta Express Entry draws, candidates must express an interest in living permanently in Alberta and work in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
Alberta has now conducted 21 draws tapping the federal Express Entry pool during 2019.
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Alberta Issues Express Entry NOIs To Candidates With Scores As Low As 352
Alberta Targets Express Entry Candidates With CRS Scores As Low As 425
As of August 27, 2019, Alberta has issued 3,868 of its 6,000 federal government nomination allocation.
The province also has 1,640 applications awaiting assessment.
Alberta Express Entry 2019 Notification of Interest Draws
Draw Date |
NOI Letters Sent |
CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
15-Aug-19 |
121 |
400 |
07-Aug-19 |
35 |
352 |
24-July-19 |
220 |
303 |
17-July-19 |
251 |
400 |
05-July-19 |
180 |
425 |
21-June-19 |
262 |
300 |
15-May-19 |
197 |
301 |
02-May-19 |
119 |
400 |
24-Apr-19 |
133 |
400 |
15-Apr-19 |
179 |
400 |
09-Apr-19 |
172 |
300 |
02-Apr-19 |
356 |
400 |
26-Mar-19 |
370 |
400 |
19-Mar-19 |
271 |
400 |
15-Mar-19 |
106 |
300 |
12-Mar-19 |
462 |
400 |
05-Mar-19 |
473 |
400 |
22-Feb-19 |
130 |
302 |
01-Feb-19 |
168 |
301 |
25-Jan-19 |
81 |
301 |
10-Jan-19 |
337 |
300 |
Source: www.alberta.ca