A new Alberta immigration Express Entry draw saw the province issue invitations to 250 candidates.
The May 18 Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program draw saw candidates required Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 301.
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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Latest Alberta Express Entry Draw Sees 250 Invited, Lowest CRS of 300
New Alberta Express Entry Draw Sees Invites Issued To 200 Immigration Candidates
New Alberta Express Entry Draw Sees Province Invite 200 Candidates
Alberta Express Entry 2021 Draws
Draw Date | NOI Letters Sent | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
18-May-21 | 250 | 301 |
05-May-21 | 250 | 300 |
20-Apr-21 | 200 | 301 |
06-Apr-21 | 200 | 302 |
26-Mar-21 | 300 | 301 |
02-Mar-21 | 200 | 301 |
16-Feb-21 | 159 | 352 |
10-Feb-21 | 200 | 301 |
28-Jan-21 | 100 | 360 |
08-Jan-21 | 50 | 406 |
Source: www.alberta.ca
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While federal government nomination limits for 2021 are not yet available, Alberta has 1,800 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications and 400 expression of interest applications in the Alberta Express Entry pool.
High Number of Applications
Alberta says a high number of AINP applications have been received in the following occupations, meaning they may take longer to process:
- 6311 – Food service supervisors
- 6211 – Retail sales supervisors
- 6322 – Cooks
- 7511 – Transport truck drivers
- 1241 – Administrative assistants
- 0621 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
- 0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
- 4214 – Early childhood educators and assistants
- 1311 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 1221 – 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