Latest Alberta PNP Draw news: The province of Alberta reduced the minimum requirement of CRS points to 305. Continue reading for more details.
Alberta released the very first provincial nominee program draw for the month on November 09, 2023; and with this round of invitations, the province has invited a total of 16 applications from Express Entry candidates who wish to apply for Canada PR.
This draw, specifically, has targeted candidates belonging to the healthcare sector since this one is a dedicated Healthcare pathway draw after the one conducted on October 24, 2023. With the latest Alberta PNP Draw, we can notice that the authority has reduced the CRS Requirement from 326 to 305.
It represents that the demand for healthcare professionals in Alberta is more than ever, and the government is welcoming foreign immigrants to fill this demand. You may also apply for permanent residency in Canada if you have qualifications and experience in any of the in-demand occupations.
New Alberta PNP Draw Highlights
| Draw Date | November 09, 2023 |
| Program | Alberta Provincial Nominee Program |
| Stream | Express Entry |
| Targeted Occupation | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway |
| No of ITAs | 16 |
| Requirements | Alberta job offer |
| CRS Score | 305 |
Most provinces of Canada, including Alberta, conduct regular Express Entry draws to invite experienced people from foreign countries to meet their labor market requirements. You should have a general understanding of the Immigration system before you apply for Canada PR through the provincial nominee program.
Understanding the AAIP and Nomination Limits 2023
AAIP, or Alberta Provincial Nominee Program, is a pathway that helps the immigration authority in Alberta handle and process PR applications in a timely manner. AAIP deals with multiple immigration streams including these:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Rural Renewal Stream
- Entrepreneur streams
- Family Connection and Occupation in Demand
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
- Sector Priorities (that is, construction, agriculture, hospitality and tourism)
The nomination certificate limit for the year 2023 is 9,750. It means that Alberta can invite this number of foreign candidates. Although there is a specific number of candidates they can welcome for each stream and occupation, the province has the authority to change the allocation plans. The changes in the total number of Invitations to Apply (ITA) depend upon the following factors.
- Application Volumes
- Alberta’s Labour Market needs
Out of the limit of 9,750, Alberta has so far issued 9,432 nomination certificates till November 09, 2023. In the coming month of 2023, the province can issue the remaining 322 notifications of interest. In order to fulfill the labor requirements, Alberta can re-allocate some nominations to high-in-demand streams like the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the Rural Renewal Streams.
The above information reflects that the trend is shifting toward temporary workers, who have more opportunities to get permanent residency in Canada. If you are looking for professional assistance in your journey to Canada, feel free to connect with BOI counselors.