The most recent Alberta PNP Draw, held on July 04, 2023, anticipates receiving a total of 12 ITAs for candidates with a minimum of 354 CRS points, who are associated with Healthcare Pathway, and who have a valid job offer from Alberta in order to apply for permanent residence in Canada under the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program.
Latest Alberta PNP Draw Highlights
| Date of Issue | July 04, 2023, |
| No of NOIs (Notification of Interest) | 12 |
| Minimum Score | 354 |
| Stream | Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) |
| Targeted Occupation | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta Job Offer |
For candidates who have received a notification of Interest, It is essential to provide a copy of the Notification of Interest (NOI) letter and any supporting documentation to the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) as soon as possible after receiving the letter from Alberta. You have two weeks to do so.
What Exactly is the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway?
The Healthcare pathway deals with the Canada PR application of candidates associated with the healthcare industry, and whose primary occupation comes under the National Occupational Classification of Canada. Candidates, who have the below professions and have a valid job offer from Alberta, may apply for the Alberta PNP.
- Physicians – College of Physicians and Surgeon of Alberta (CPSA)
- Registered Nurses (RNs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Physician Assistants – College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
- Occupational Therapist – Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
- Physiotherapist – College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA)
- Clinical Social Worker – Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
- Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
Alberta Immigration Nominee Program
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (Alberta PNP) is a Provincial Nominee Program that enables Alberta to nominate qualified applicants from abroad who want to settle permanently in Alberta.
Periodically, the Alberta PNP holds draws to invite qualified persons to submit applications for provincial nomination. The candidates are chosen in accordance with their qualifications and Alberta\’s labor market needs.
Who is Eligible for Alberta Provincial Nominee Program in 2023
The following criteria will be used to choose applicants for the Alberta Express Entry Stream in 2023:
- Candidates with a close familial connection and those whose names appear on the Alberta Occupation In-Demand List will receive 25% of the nominations.
- Candidates with a legitimate employment offer from Alberta who work primarily in the healthcare, construction, hospitality, agricultural, or tourist sectors will receive 50% of the nominations.
- Candidates listed under Alberta\’s Accelerated Tech Pathway will receive the remaining 25% of the nominations.
Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) Draws 2023
Five Express Entry draws were held by the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) in June, and a total of 479 applicants received Notification of Interest (NOI) letters under the AAIP\’s Express Entry stream.
| Date of Alberta PNP Draw | Number of Notification of Interest (NOI) Letters sent | CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidate who received an NOI letter | Specific Requirements |
| July 4, 2023 | 12 | 354 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 |
| June 29, 2023 | 65 | 316 | Priority sector – Construction occupation and French as the first language, CRS score 300-500 |
| June 22, 2023 | 125 | 306 | Family connection and Agrculte occupation with Alberta Job Offer |
| June 21, 2023 | 19 | 318 | Designated Healthcare Pathway and Alberta job offer |
| June 20, 2023 | 68 | 301 | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer |
| June 8, 2023 | 150 | 382 | Priority sector – Agriculture occupation and French as a first language |
| June 1, 2023 | 117 | 304 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand |
| May 30, 2023 | 20 | 342 | Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 |
| May 23, 2023 | 5 | 401 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 |
| May 11, 2023 | 119 | 311 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 |
| May 9, 2023 | 175 | 444 | Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600 |
| May 9, 2023 | 8 | 307 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above |
Alberta PNP Next Draw Prediction
Periodic drawings are routinely held by the Alberta PNP for its many streams, such as Alberta Express Entry, Alberta Opportunity Stream, etc., throughout the year.
Depending on the demands of the labor market and other circumstances, the Alberta PNP draws\’ frequency and size may change. As a result, it is impossible to forecast with precision when the upcoming Alberta PNP draws will take place in 2023.
Alberta had already granted 5,440 nomination certificates across all categories as of July 04, 2023.
4,875 of Alberta\’s 9,750 total quota slots for 2023 are reserved for Express Entry profiles.
AAIP Allocations for Express Entry and Non-Express Entry Streams
| 2023 summary of allocations | Expected allocation |
|---|---|
| Non-Express Entry Streams – Allocations 4,875 | |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 4,240 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 630 |
| All (4) Entrepreneur streams | 5 |
| Express Entry Stream and Pathways – Allocations 4,875 | |
| Family Connection and Occupation in Demand | 1,219 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 1,219 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathway | 1,462 |
| Sector Priorities (that is, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism) | 975 |
| Total allocations: | 9,750 |
Applying for Canada PR through Alberta Provincial Nominee Program
The Atlantic Immigrant Nominee Program—now called Alberta Advantage Nominee Program—is run by the province of Alberta. Aspiring immigrants may be granted an Alberta Provincial Nomination Certificate via this scheme provided they have the necessary educational background and professional experience.
You have a choice of eight streams if you intend to apply through the AINP:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream.
- Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway.
- Rural Renewal Stream.
- Alberta Farm Stream.
- Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream.
- Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream.
- Rural Entrepreneur Stream.
Candidates can select the appropriate stream and determine their eligibility depending on the circumstances. Once completed, they would be required to submit an application for their selected stream and wait for the Alberta PNP Next Draw.
In-demand Occupations for Alberta PNP Draw
The processing time for profiles with the jobs indicated below may be longer than usual due to the high volume of applications received in the worker streams.
- 62020 – Food service supervisors
- 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
- 63200 – Cooks
- 13110 – Administrative assistants
- 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
- 73300 – Transport truck drivers
- 21222 – Information systems specialists
- 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
- 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations
- 21231 – Software engineers and designers