The Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) just invited 89 people to apply for permanent residency in Canada. To be eligible, you need to have a valid job offer in Alberta in a construction occupation in the Priority Sector. And you need to score at least 303 points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The draw was held on August 22, 2023. So if you’re interested, you should start your application right away!
Alberta PNP Latest Draw Highlights
| Date of Issue | August 22, 2023, |
| No of NOIs (Notification of Interest) | 89 |
| CRS Score | 300 – 500 |
| Stream | Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) |
| Targeted Occupation | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer |
If you receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter from the Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP), you must send them a copy of the letter and any supporting documents within two weeks. The NOI letter will provide you with information on the next steps in the application process, including the required documents and fees. It is important to note that if you do not submit the required documents and fees within the two-week deadline, your application will be considered withdrawn.
Construction Occupation in the National Occupational Classification
The construction industry in Canada is facing a shortage of 80,000 workers as one-fifth of its workforce is nearing retirement. CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal recently released a report stating that the industry is struggling to recruit new workers to fill the gap.
Construction trades helpers and laborers are the grunts of the construction world. They help skilled tradespeople with their work and do all sorts of physical labor at construction sites, quarries, and surface mines. They’re employed by construction companies, trade and labor contractors, and surface mine and quarry operators.
Job Profiles in Construction Occupation (NOC 75110)
- Asphalt spreader
- Bricklayer helper
- Carpenter helper
- Concrete mixer helper
- Concrete paving labourer
- Construction helper
- Construction labourer
- Demolition worker
- Driller helper – surface mining
- Drywall sander
- Excavation labourer
- Flagperson
- Glazier helper
- Pipeline mandrel operator
- Plumber helper
- Roofer helper
Who Gets NOI in the Alberta PNP Draw?
AAIP typically processes applications in 60 days, but this can vary depending on the stream and the volume of applications. For example, applications for certain streams may be processed more quickly than others, and applications received during peak periods may take longer to process. It is always best to check the AAIP website for the most up-to-date processing times. It is also important to remember that processing times are just estimates and there is no guarantee that your application will be processed within a certain timeframe.
‘Assessing’ means an AAIP officer was assigned an application to assess and decide if an application is eligible.
AAIP considers academic records, letters of recommendation, personal statements, extracurricular activities, test scores, and interview performance to assess academic potential, personal qualities, and fit for the program.
- Application quality (completeness, eligibility, outdated information or documents)
- The volume of applications received
- The date the application was received
- Strategic priorities, informed by labour market and economic development information
- The number of nomination certificates remaining for the year
Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) August Draws
Alberta Advantage Immigrant Program (AAIP) organized six draws in August 2023, and a total of 647 applicants have received Notification of Interest (NOI) letters under the AAIP’s Express Entry stream. Have a look at the highlights of Alberta PNP Draws in August 2023.
| Date of draw | Number of Notification of Interest letters sent | Draw parameters | Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of lowest ranked candidate who received a Notification of Interest letter |
| August 22, 2023 | 89 | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 303 |
| August 16, 2023 | 300 | Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 408 |
| August 15, 2023 | 14 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 326 |
| August 3, 2023 | 201 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 315 |
| August 1, 2023 | 32 | Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 322 |
| August 1, 2023 | 11 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 317 |