
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.
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.
There are various pathways under AAIP and each of them has its own importance. Here is a list of pathways under Alberta Provincial Immigration:
For more details related to Alberta PNPs, visit their official website: AAIP
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 draw | Stream | Number of invitations issued | Cut-off score |
---|---|---|---|
April 1, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 34 | 60 |
April 4, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 19 | 71 |
April 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry) | 28 | 53 |
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.
Here is the process of applying for the Alberta PNP. Think of it as your step-by-step guide.
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 professions | Regulatory organizations |
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Physician | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) |
Registered Nurse | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
Licensed Practical Nurse | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) |
Nurse Practitioner | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
Physician Assistant | 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) |
To qualify for the non-express entry dedicated Healthcare Pathway, you need to meet the following requirements, that are listed below:
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:
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
The mentioned three draws, which took place last week, were:
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.
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.
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.
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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