Alberta released details of the latest draw in its popular entry-aligned provincial nomination stream. The June 21 draw yielded 262 interest notifications (NDI) sent to express entry candidates with a score as low as 300.
The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows the Government of Alberta to select eligible candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry system, which manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s three highly skilled immigration programs: the Skilled Worker category (Federal), the Federal Skilled Trades Category and the Canadian Experience Class.
Provincial Entry Candidates with an Alberta Provincial Nominee receive an additional 600 points for their Full Ranking System (CRS) score and are guaranteed to be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada at the same time. a later draw of the Express Entry group.
One of the key benefits of the Alberta Express Entry program is that it gives Express Entry candidates who score below the CBC the opportunity to obtain permanent residence in Canada.
The 300-point threshold for the June 21 invitation round in Alberta is significantly lower than the draws made through Express Entry even this year.
On May 15, the lowest score achieved so far through the Express Entry System was 332 in a Federal Government Skill Draw and 438 at the Exclusion Threshold for all programs. .
Other eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entrance Program include the requirement that candidates pursue a profession that supports Alberta’s “economic development and diversification priorities”.
The Government of Alberta has not listed eligible occupations.
Although a job offer or prior work in Alberta is not required to be eligible, the PIAA may give priority to candidates with the following characteristics:
- an offer of employment and / or work experience in Alberta;
- a degree from a Canadian post-secondary institution and a valid job offer; or
- a parent, child or brother already living in Alberta.
The June 21 draw brings to 3,816 the total number of Express Entry nominees invited to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian Permanent Residency through the Alberta Express Entry stream.
