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Alberta Invites Candidates to Apply for Provincial Immigration 2025
Posted on 24-04-2025

Alberta Invites Candidates to Apply for Provincial Immigration 2025

Alberta conducts its three Provincial Immigration Draws over the first two weeks of April. These draws play a significant role in shaping the future of immigrants. In these three draws, a combined total of 81 candidates received ITAs. In these draws, healthcare professionals are being targeted through the separate streams.

Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program also known as AAIP, published their detailed updates of the recent draws. To find out the complete details of these draws, read this post till the end.

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Table of Contents

  1. Details of the Alberta Immigration System
  2. Pathways Under AAIP
  3. Details of the 2025 Invitations
  4. Benefits and Application Process of Provincial Immigration
  5. Eligibility Criteria of the Alberta Provincial Immigration System
  6. Quick Tips to Boost Your CRS Score
  7. Conclusion
  8. Frequently Asked Questions

Details of the Alberta Immigration System

If you are new, then let me tell you that the Alberta Advantage Immigration System is an economic immigration program. They nominate people for permanent residence in Alberta. For this, the nominees must have the skills to fill job shortages in Alberta.

This program is officially run by the Government of Alberta and Canada. If a candidate gets nominated under this program then he/she may apply for a PR status with their spouse or children.

Pathways Under AAIP

There are various pathways under AAIP and each of them has its own importance. Here is a list of pathways under Alberta Provincial Immigration:

  • Alberta Express Entry Stream
  • Alberta Opportunity Stream
  • Rural Renewal Stream
  • Graduate Entrepreneurs Stream
  • Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
  • Farm Stream

For more details related to Alberta PNPs, visit their official website: AAIP

Details of 2025 Invitation

The AAIP invited eligible foreign nationals through both Express Entry or Non-Express Entry dedicated healthcare pathways, along with the Express Entry Priority Sectors pathway.

Date of drawStreamNumber of invitations issuedCut-off score
April 1, 2025Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)3460
April 4, 2025Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care)1971
April 8, 2025Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry)2853

Benefits and Application Process of Provincial Immigration

Alberta PNP has lots of benefits to offer. That's why Alberta is one of the most desired provinces in Canada, where immigrants wish to settle down and work. If you are planning to apply through Alberta PNP, then you can get a chance to receive an additional 600 points.

Along with that, a candidate with a strong profile can change his/her temporary resident status to a Permanent one. Candidates can support their families and common-law partners with the Alberta PNP.

Application Process for PNP

Here is the process of applying for the Alberta PNP. Think of it as your step-by-step guide.

  1. Create an Express Entry Profile
  2. Indicate your Interest in Alberta
  3. Receive Notification of Interest
  4. Submit Documents to the AAIP
  5. Get a Provincial Nomination

Eligibility Criteria of the Alberta Provincial Immigration System

The table below features which healthcare professionals are eligible under both (express entry and non-express entry) dedicated healthcare pathways. Along with the regulatory organizations, who are responsible for determining the proof of ability to work in Alberta.

Health care professionsRegulatory organizations
PhysicianCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Registered NurseCollege of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Licensed Practical NurseCollege of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Nurse PractitionerCollege of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Physician AssistantCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Occupational TherapistAlberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
PhysiotherapistCollege of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA)
Clinical Social WorkerAlberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
PsychologistCollege of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

To qualify for the non-express entry dedicated Healthcare Pathway, you need to meet the following requirements, that are listed below:

  • A valid Job offer from an Alberta Employer in the Healthcare sector.
  • CLB level 5 in each language ability.
  • A verifiable proof needs to be submitted, showing that the candidate meets the minimum requirements set by the regulatory body to practice in Alberta.
  • Have a valid Work permit or Maintained Status in Canada.

For Express Entry:

  • Qualify for Express Entry
  • CRS score of at least 300
  • Your primary occupation listed in the Express Entry profile is one of the eligible healthcare occupations.

Quick Tips to Boost Your CRS Score

The CRS score plays the key role in Provincial Immigration, from getting an ITA to receiving Permanent Residence Status. CRS score is your friend's need. Here are a few tips to increase your CRS score:

  • Gain Work Experience
  • Improve Language Ability
  • Learn French Language
  • Study or Work In Alberta
  • Get a Job Offer from an Alberta Employer

These will help you boost your CRS score and make you a strong candidate for the upcoming draws. Read about Alberta's Provincial Immigration in detail, here Alberta Provincial Immigartion Highlights

Conclusion

The mentioned three draws, which took place last week, were:

  • Dedicated Healthcare Pathway-Express Entry
  • Alberta Express Entry-Priority Stream
  • >Dedicated Healthcare-Non-Express Entry

These draws were made to cut down the labour shortages in the Province.

It’s clear to everybody that Canada is facing huge labour shortages across the Country and that's why they are targeting skilled Temporary Foreign Workers. Their main aim is to give them a Permanent Status.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How Often is the Alberta PNP Draw?

Ans: The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program issues ITAs to eligible candidates 4-5 times every month, with some exceptions. The size of the draw and other details are determined by the needs of the AAIP.

2. What is PNP score for Alberta?

Ans: If you are looking to get PR in Alberta through PNP, then you need to have a minimum of 67 points out of 100 points. These points are usually known as Alberta PNP eligibility points.

3. Which Province has the fastest PNP?

Ans: Prince Edward Island’s PNP is the easiest immigration option for skilled workers to attain Permanent residence in Canada. While Alberta’s express entry streams are operated through the federal express entry system.

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