PNP
New Alberta PNP Draws Invites 124 Applicants in Construction and Healthcare Sectors
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continues to make waves with its recent draws. On February 6, 2024, and February 1, 2024, the latest Alberta PNP draws extended a total of 124 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to prospective candidates in the Healthcare Pathway and Construction sectors
Latest Alberta PNP Draws Highlights
Let’s delve into the specifics of the recent Alberta PNP draws:
| Date | NOIs Sent | Draw Parameters | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
| February 6, 2024 | 44 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 302 |
| February 1, 2024 | 80 | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 382 |
Requirements for Alberta PNP Priority Sectors
Applicants aiming to qualify under the Alberta PNP Priority Sector must meet specific criteria:
- The job offer must come from a legitimate, established, and verifiable Alberta employer.
- Applicants must not hold more than 10% of overall voting shares.
- Bona fide job offers should ensure continuous, paid employment for a minimum of 12 months, meeting or exceeding the provincial minimum wage with full-time engagement (30 hours per week).
Nomination Certificate Limits and AAIP Processing Times
As of February 12, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets the limits for nomination certificates that AAIP can issue each year. While the allocation for 2024 remains unconfirmed, expectations point to notional increases, potentially surpassing 10,000 nominations annually in 2024 and 2025.
The application processing timeline hinges on various factors, including application quality, volume, submission date, strategic priorities, and the number of nomination certificates remaining for the year. To check application status or Expression of Interest, applicants can utilize the AAIP portal.
Applications Volumes by Occupation
The AAIP experiences a high volume of applications in worker streams for specific occupations. These include:
- 62020 – Food service supervisors
- 63200 – Cooks
- 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
- 13110 – Administrative assistants
- 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations
- 73300 – Transport truck drivers
- 13100 – Administrative officers
- 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistant
- 21231 – Software engineers and designers
Alberta Express Entry Draws
The AAIP regularly reviews candidates in the federal Express Entry pool, drawing from profiles based on various factors. For 2023, the allocation parameters include 31% for candidates with close family connections in Alberta, 23% for those in key sectors, and 45% for the Accelerated Tech Pathway.
As the province continues to unfold diverse pathways, the latest Alberta PNP draws and nominations exemplify the commitment to attracting skilled individuals. Stay tuned for more updates as the landscape evolves, offering new prospects for those aspiring to call Alberta their home.
