PNP
Latest Alberta PNP Draw: CRS Drops to 303 Points
On March 5, 2024, the latest Alberta PNP draw under the Express Entry stream issued 34 NOI letters and witnessed a notable drop in the CRS score requirement to a mere 303 points. This draw marks the first of its kind for the AAIP-Express Entry stream this month.
New Alberta PNP Draw Details – March 5, 2024
The AAIP-Express Entry stream initiated a draw specifically targeting the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, welcoming applicants with an Alberta job offer and a CRS score of 300 or higher. A total of 34 Notifications were sent out, with a remarkably low CRS score requirement of only 303 points.
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Here’s a breakdown of the draw parameters and results:
| Date | Number of Notification of Interest letters | Draw Parameters | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
| March 5, 2024 | 34 | dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer | 303 and above |
Following this recent AAIP draw, Alberta has extended invitations to 321 applicants to apply for a provincial nomination in 2024, spanning 8 AAIP-Express Entry draws.
Pause in Alberta Opportunity Stream Intake – Strategic Measures by AAIP
The AAIP introduced a novel immigration pathway on March 1, 2024, supporting Alberta’s tourism and hospitality sector in addressing labor shortages. This newly established immigration channel is known as the AAIP – Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
However, it’s important to note that the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily suspended intake for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. Applications submitted before the pause will continue to be processed while pending draft applications will not be accepted.
This temporary pause allows the program to manage its current inventory and allocate immigration nominations toward priority sectors, such as healthcare, technology, construction, agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and other high-demand industries.
In the future, the AAIP will employ tactics to control the number of applications received, aligning them with program priorities while ensuring satisfactory IRCC service standards across all streams. Updates regarding the resumption of application intake will be communicated through the program’s website.
As Alberta continues to navigate through its immigration initiatives, aspiring candidates are encouraged to stay informed through the Alberta PNP draws.
