Alberta conducts two Express Entry draws in March

Surya Rathee
[Published 05 Apr, 2024 | 04:16 AM]
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) frequently searches the federal Express Entry pool, to select candidates and nominate them to apply for Canada PR. Alberta conducts 2-4 Express Entry draws each month, but the information on the draws held is typically posted one week later.

The Alberta PNP latest draws held in March saw invitations being issued to 75 candidates under the Dedicated Healthcare pathway. The minimum CRS score required to be eligible for an invitation was 303.

If you have been invited in these draws, you must send a copy of your invitation letter - along with the requested information to the AAIP within 2 weeks of receiving the invitation.

If you did not receive an invitation in this round - do not withdraw your application or create a new one. Your profile is valid for 12 months in the pool of candidates. You may be invited in the next Alberta Express Entry draw.

In 2024, Alberta will invite candidates from in-demand industries including:

• Family connection and primary occupation in demand
• Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
• Accelerated Tech Pathway
• Priority sectors - Agriculture, Construction, Tourism and Hospitality

Check Your Eligibility

Alberta’s Dedicated Healthcare Pathway

You may be eligible to immigrate to Alberta under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway if:

• Your primary occupation is mentioned on the Alberta Occupation In-demand List.
• You have a valid job offer from an Alberta employer in the Healthcare sector
• You have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300. 
• You can provide verifiable proof of meeting the minimal requirements prescribed by the applicable regulatory organisation.
• You meet other Express Entry requirements.
• You can demonstrate intent to work and live in Alberta.

Eligible Healthcare Professions

NOC 31102 - Physicians
NOC 31301 - Registered Nurses (RNs)
NOC 32101 - Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
NOC 31302 - Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
NOC 31303 - Physician Assistants
NOC 31203 - Occupational Therapist
NOC 31202 - Physiotherapist
NOC 41300 - Clinical Social Worker
NOC 31200 - Psychologist

On April 3, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) announced that it created a dedicated healthcare pathway, joined the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot, and loosened the requirements for rural Alberta business and worker programs. Up to 30% of available Express Entry allocations in 2024 will go to healthcare professionals under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.

Stay tuned for more Canada Immigration News.

Read More: Alberta’s New Stream for Tourism and Hospitality Workers

Source: alberta.ca