PNP Draws: Alberta Invites 267 Express Entry Profiles in June 2023

On June 13, 2023, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) conducted two distinct draws under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), specifically targeting individuals in the Express Entry pool. A total of 267 Express Entry profiles were invited to apply for provincial nomination through the Alberta Express Entry Stream (AEES).

The eligibility criteria for these draws were limited to Express Entry candidates with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 300 to 500.

Details of Most Recent Draws of Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

In the most recent draw of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) on June 8, 2023, a total of 150 Express Entry profiles were invited to apply for provincial nomination. These profiles were required to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 382 or higher. The draw specifically targeted Express Entry candidates in the priority sector of Agriculture occupation and those with French as their first language.

Another Alberta PNP draw took place on June 1, 2023, inviting 117 Express Entry profiles with a CRS score of 304 or above. This draw focused on profiles with a family connection and a primary occupation in demand.

As of June 12, 2023, the province of Alberta has already issued a total of 4,583 nomination certificates across all categories.

For the year 2023, Alberta has a quota of 9,750 nominations, out of which 4,875 have been set aside for Express Entry profiles.

Alberta Express Entry Draws in 2023

Here is a summary of the Alberta Express Entry draws conducted in 2023. These draws invited candidates to apply for immigration to Alberta based on specific criteria, including occupation, language proficiency, and family connections.

June 8, 2023

• Invitations: 150
• Draw Specification: Agriculture Professionals and French Profile, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 382

June 1, 2023

• Invitations: 117
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 304

May 30, 2023

• Invitations: 20
• Draw Specification: Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600
• CRS Cutoff: 342

May 23, 2023

• Invitations: 5
• Draw Specification: Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200
• CRS Cutoff: 401

May 11, 2023

• Invitations: 119
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 311

May 9, 2023

• Invitations: 175
• Draw Specification: Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600
• CRS Cutoff: 444

May 9, 2023

• Invitations: 8
• Draw Specification: Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
• CRS Cutoff: 307

April 25, 2023

• Invitations: 8
• Draw Specification: Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above
• CRS Cutoff: 316

April 24, 2023

• Invitations: 124
• Draw Specification: Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 301

April 20, 2023

• Invitations: 152
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 302

April 18, 2023

• Invitations: 68
• Draw Specification: Sector priority – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-700
• CRS Cutoff: 307

April 5, 2023

• Invitations: 53
• Draw Specification: Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600
• CRS Cutoff: 351

March 30, 2023

• Invitations: 150
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 372

March 9, 2023

• Invitations: 134
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 301

February 16, 2023

• Invitations: 100
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 357

January 23, 2023

• Invitations: 154
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 385

January 19, 2023

• Invitations: 46
• Draw Specification: Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500
• CRS Cutoff: 324

These draw targeted various sectors and factors such as agriculture, healthcare, construction, tourism, family connections, and occupation in demand. The CRS cutoff scores varied for each draw, with scores ranging from 300 to 1200.

List of Occupations Which May Face Longer Processing Time

The following occupations have a high volume of applications in worker streams, which may result in longer processing times:

1. 62020 – Food service supervisors
2. 62010 – Retail sales supervisors
3. 63200 – Cooks
4. 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
5. 13110 – Administrative assistants
6. 73300 – Transport truck drivers
7. 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
8. 21222 – Information systems specialists
9. 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support occupations
10. 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators

Due to the high number of applications received for these occupations, applicants should anticipate longer processing times than usual.