Why Alberta Advantage Immigration Program? 

• Calls for 100,000 skilled professionals
• Easy path to get Canada PR
• Prioritizes applicants having 'family ties in Alberta'
• Issues NOIs to candidates with CRS scores below 400
• Great scope for career growth

About Canadian Prairie Province - Alberta

Alberta is one of the three Canadian Prairie Provinces as it shares its northern boundary with the Northwest Territories, and the US state of Montana lies to the south of the province. The Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and British Columbia make the other two neighbors, towards the east and the west respectively.

"Edmonton is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta."

The prominent cities in Alberta include:

• Calgary
• Red Deer
• St. Albert
• Airdrie
• Lethbridge
• Leduc
• Grande Prairie

Over the years, Alberta has become a popular destination for immigrants who wish to get Canadian permanent residence through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), and intend to settle within Alberta.

Alberta immigration is a much sought-after provincial immigration program for immigrants that intend to settle down in Canada. The province offers a wide range in terms of employment opportunities for new immigrants.

Alberta Immigration Minister Rajan Sawhney, says…

“Alberta needs more immigrants, to grow our communities, address labour shortages in key sectors and help continue Alberta’s economic success.” (Read more...)

 

Important Announcement: Alberta to accept Expressions of Interest from foreign workers

Workers interested in receiving ITAs for any AAIP worker streams must submit an Expression of Interest (EOIs) starting September 30, 2024. No fee will be charged from workers submitting EOIs to AAIP.

 

New EOI system to be launched from September 30, 2024!

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is set to launch a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system from September 30, 2024. The province will be placing candidates on a selection pool and will be inviting them on the basis o f their rankings and specific labour market demands.

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AAIP accepting applications from July 09, 2024

Applications are open for Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) from July 09, 2024. The next slot is scheduled to open on August 13, 2024. Candidates can submit their EOIs for the following streams: 

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Tourism and Hospitality Stream
• Accelerated Tech Pathway
• Rural Renewal Stream

 

AAIP Immigration Levels Plan 2023-25

Canada's "energy province,” Alberta plans to increase immigration numbers in 2023-2025 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

Year	Nominations
2023	9,750
2024	10,140
2025	10,849

Additionally, such prospective AAIP nominees must be able to sponsor their families after relocating to Alberta. AAIP Canada is run by the provincial government of Alberta and the federal government of Canada. Those successful in securing a nomination through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program might apply for Canadian permanent resident status, together with their spouse and dependent children.

Canadian permanent residence via the AAIP route involves a 2-step process. While the first part of the process is securing a nomination through the provincial government, the second part involves applying to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] for Canada PR. The final decision on granting permanent residence lies with IRCC.

AAIP Streams

There are six streams under the Alberta provincial nominee program, which include:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Alberta Express Entry Stream
• Rural Renewal Stream
• Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
• Farm Stream
• Rural Entrepreneur Stream

Important announcement

Target met for the Alberta Opportunity Stream and Tourism and Hospitality Stream

The application period opens on June 11th, 2024, and will remain open until the caps are reached. The next cap will open on July 9th, 2024.

Applications are submitted for Alberta under the following streams if the client is living and working in Alberta with a valid job offer:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Rural Renewal Stream
• Accelerated Tech Pathway
• Tourism and Hospitality Stream

Note: Only 430 applications will be accepted under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and 30 applications for the Accelerated Tech Pathway.

4 Alberta Streams will resume accepting applications from June 11

The following streams and pathways have adopted the new approach; this will be effective from June 1, 2024.

• Alberta Opportunity Stream
• Rural Renewal Stream
• Accelerated Tech Pathway
• Tourism and Hospitality Stream

Applications will be accepted every month starting on the following dates:

• June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8, November 5, and December 10.

Note: When the monthly target is reached, no further applications will be accepted.

Eligibility criteria 

• Job offer for full-time and/or permanent employment from an Alberta employer.
• Basic work experience.
• Required scores in a language proficiency test.
• An intention of living and working in Alberta.
• Legitimate work permit and other associated documents.
• Occupation under any of the National Occupational Classification [NOC] Skill Type 0: management jobs, Skill Level A: professional jobs, or Skill Level B: technical jobs.
• Proof of legal residence in their home country.
• A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIS) confirmation letter.

Steps to Apply

STEP 1: Check your eligibility through Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.

STEP 2: Review the AAIP selection criteria

STEP 3: Arrange the checklist of requirements

STEP 4: Apply for AAIP

STEP 5: Move to Alberta, Canada

 

Latest Alberta Draw in 2024

Month	No. of draws	Total no. of Invitations
November	5	882
October	1	302
September	1	22
August	1	41
July	3	120
June	1	73
May	1	40
April	1	48
March	1	34
February	4	248
January	4	130

 

Alberta PNP Draws in 2023

Month	Stream	No. of draws	No. of candidates
March	Alberta Advantage Immigration Program	2	284
February	Alberta Advantage Immigration Program	1	100
January	Alberta Advantage Immigration Program	1	200
Total		3	434

How can Y-Axis Help You? 

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• Free eligibility check through Canada Immigration Points Calculator
• Expert guidance/counseling for Canada Immigration
• Coaching services: Expert CELPIP coaching, IELTS proficiency Coaching 
• Free career counseling; book your slot today
• Complete guidance for Canada PR visa
• Job search services to find jobs in Alberta

 

Total Alberta PNP Draws in 2023

 

Month	Number of Invitations Issued
December	19
November	27
October	428
September	476
August	833
July	318
June	544
May	327
April	405
March	284
February	100
January	200
Total	3961