Alberta Express Entry Stream (AEE)
- P.N.P: Provincial Nominee Programs
- E.E: Express Entry
- N.O.I: Notification of Interest
- Permanent Resident
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SUMMARY
The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows Alberta to nominate a limited number of qualified candidates from Federal Express Entry System (➨page).
Applicants can only apply to the Alberta Express Entry stream after receiving a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter from the province. Eligible candidates will be contacted directly by the AAIP through their Express Entry profile.
The AAIP will select candidates from the pool of candidates in Express Entry system based on the self-declared information in their Express Entry profile. So in order to apply under this program, you should have created and accepted to the pool of Express Entry.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met if you are applying to Alberta Express Entry Stream:
1- Eligibility for an Active Express Entry Profile
You must have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool. In order to be accepted to the Express Entry Pool, you must meet the eligibility criteria for one of the following three economic immigration programs:
2- Minimum CRS Score
In order to be considered under AAIP Express Entry stream, your CRS score (➨page) must be at least 300.
3- Work Experience
The following are a few of the occupations with a forecasted labour shortage of more than 3000 workers by year 2030 (➨immilib.com/AB-Shortages):
- Receptionists
- Construction trades helpers and labourers
- Information systems analysts and consultants
- Graphic designers and illustrators
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- Administrative assistants
- Home building and renovation managers
- General office support workers
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- Petroleum engineers
There is also a shortage of Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses until at least 2024.
4- Ineligible Occupations
Your primary occupation cannot be on the Alberta Opportunity Stream Ineligible Occupations list.
| List of Ineligible Occupations | ||
| NOC Code | Occupation | TEER |
| 00010 | Legislators | 0 |
| 40021 | School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education | 0 |
| 40030 | Managers in social, community and correctional services | 0 |
| 40041 | Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers | 0 |
| 60040* | Escort agency managers, massage parlour managers | 0 |
| 41100 | Judges | 1 |
| 41220 | Secondary school teachers | 1 |
| 41221 | Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 1 |
| 51111 | Authors and writers (except technical) | 1 |
| 51122 | Musicians and singers | 1 |
| 42200* | Justices of the peace | 2 |
| 42202* | Early childhood educators who do not have certification through Alberta Children's Services – Child Care Staff Certification Office or who have been certified as Level 1 Early Childhood Educator (formerly Child Development Assistant) | 2 |
| 43100 | Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 3 |
| 43109 | Other instructors | 3 |
| 53121 | Actors, comedians and circus performers | 3 |
| 53122 | Painters, sculptors and other visual artists | 3 |
| 53124 | Artisans and craftspersons | 3 |
| 53200 | Athletes | 3 |
| 63101 | Real estate agents and salespersons | 3 |
| 33100* | Dental laboratory assistants/bench workers | 3 |
| 44100 | Home child care providers | 4 |
| 44101 | Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations | 4 |
| 64321 | Casino occupations | 4 |
| 55109 | Other performers | 5 |
| 65109 | Other sales related occupations | 5 |
| 65211 | Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport | 5 |
| 65229 | Other support occupations in personal services | 5 |
| 65329 | Other service support occupations | 5 |
| 75200 | Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs | 5 |
| 85101 | Harvesting labourers | 5 |
| 85102 | Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers | 5 |
| 85104 | Trappers and hunters | 5 |
| 85110 | Mine labourers | 5 |
| 85121 | Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers | 5 |
| *This National Occupational Classification (NOC) code includes both eligible and ineligible occupations. The ‘Occupation' column indicates which occupations are ineligible for each listed NOC Code. | ||
5- Adaptability factors
- A valid Alberta job offer
- Being a graduate of an Alberta post-secondary institution
- Parent, child, brother and/or sister who is a permanent resident living in Alberta, or a Canadian citizen living in Alberta
- French as first language
- Express Entry profile valid for more than 5 months
The AAIP will send or consider sending Notifications of Interest based on the following priorities:
- Family ties and primary occupation in demand: You may be selected based on family connections in Alberta and having an in-demand primary occupation. Candidates with a parent, child, or sibling (18+ and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident) living in Alberta may receive a Notification of Interest, especially if their occupation is in demand, based on Alberta's Occupational Outlook or in sectors like agriculture, construction, health care, or tourism. Priority may be given to those with a valid job offer. In-laws are not considered, and family connections must be verifiable with supporting documents.
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway: As of October 2023, about 2% of AAIP’s Express Entry spots is allocated to candidates in eligible NOC codes with valid job offers in Alberta's health sector. To qualify, candidates must provide proof of meeting the regulatory requirements to practice in the following eligible health professions:
- Physicians
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Physician Assistants
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Clinical Social Worker
- Psychologist
- Accelerated Tech Pathway: In addition to the minimum Alberta Express Entry Stream requirements, the Accelerated Tech Pathway, you must have a valid, verifiable job offer from an Alberta employer in an occupation on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations (➨immilib.com/AATP)
- Law Enforcement Pathway: In addition to the minimum Alberta Express Entry Stream requirements, the Law Enforcement Pathway has specific invitation and assessment criteria: You must have been identified by AACP to AAIP as an internationally recruited police officer and have a valid, verifiable job offer from an Alberta employer in the Alberta police services in one of the following eligible police services NOC codes and titles:
- 40040 – Commissioned (management) police offers and related occupations in public protection services
- 41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations
- 42100 – Police officers (except commissioned)
- Priority sectors:
6- Ineligibility
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WHAT STEPS SHOULD YOU TAKE?
Step 1: Create Express Entry Profile
For a chance to be invited to apply under AAIP Express Entry Stream, you must create an Express Entry Profile (➨page) for yourself. Within your Express Entry profile make sure you have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
Check your CRS score (➨page) and then compare with previous rounds of AAIP invitations listed in the table on the right to see how likely you are to get an invitation in the next round. You may calculate your score using the online CRS tool at (➨ immilib.com/CRS-Tool).
| Recent Draws – Alberta Express Entry Stream | ||
| Date of Draw | No. of NOI | Min. CRS |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 447 | 71 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 80 | 40 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 96 | 42 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 412 | 66 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 150 | 50 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 4 | 41 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 187 | 50 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 33 | 44 |
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Updates and Complete list of previous Draws available at: immilib.com/AEE-Draws |
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Step 2: Submit Application to AAIP
If you receive a Notification of Interest letter from Alberta, you must email a copy of the letter to the AAIP at albertaexpressentry@gov.ab.ca within two (2) weeks of receiving it in your federal Express Entry profile. You must also provide your Express Entry profile number and status information about current and past AAIP applications/nominations (if applicable).
If you are selected to apply, the AAIP will send you an email with a link to the AAIP online portal.
Your application will only be considered for assessment while your federal Express Entry profile is active. Once your Express Entry profile is no longer available for nomination, you will no longer be eligible under this stream with your current application.
| AAIP APPLICATION | |
| Submit Online Application: | |
| immilib.com/AAIP-Apply | |
| Official Program Guide: | |
| immilib.com/AEE-Guide | |
| AAIP Application Fee: | |
$840 CAD | |
| Processing Time: | |
| immilib.com/AB-PT | |
| Document Checklist: | |
| Contact: | |
780-6382843, 780-6447534 | |
lbr.pnpoffice@gov.ab.ca | |
You must accept the nomination within thirty (30) days after it is issued through the Express Entry portal in order to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence.
When you accept a nomination, you are awarded 600 additional points in the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) (➨page). This will help you quickly get invited to apply for permanent residence through your Express Entry profile.
Step 3: Apply for Permanent Residence
You can only apply for permanent residence (➨page) through Express Entry if you’ve received an invitation to apply your online Express Entry profile.
Your Express Entry invitation to apply is valid for sixty (60) days only.
Apply for a Temporary Work Permit
If you have an employer in Canada and your current work permit will expire within 180 days (approximately six months), at the time of nomination, AAIP may include a work permit support letter in your nomination package. This letter permits you to apply for a work permit from the federal government without the need for an LMIA (➨immilib.com/LMIA).
Step 4: Landing in Canada
If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay your right of permanent residence fee if you haven’t already done so. You will receive a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and if you are from a country that requires a visa you will also be issued a permanent resident visa.
You will only become a Permanent Resident of Canada when you cross a Canadian port of entry. This is referred to as ‘landing in Canada’ (➨page).
You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which appears on your Canada Immigration Visa. Usually, the expiry date is one (1) year from the time medical examinations were completed. As this is not always the case, be sure to verify the expiry date as soon as the Canada Immigration Visa is received.
Ready to take the next step towards your Canadian immigration journey? Fill out the form below and embark on your path to new opportunities.
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