Alberta PNP invites 163 applicants Immigrants continues to be an attractive destination for potential immigrants, reflected in its two recent Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws in October 2023. A combined total of 163 invitations was issued over these two draws, emphasizing Alberta’s active participation in addressing the labour market’s needs and paving the way for aspirants.
Alberta PNP Draw Overview
Draw 1: For Family Connections and High-Demand Occupations
Date: October 5th, 2023
Invitations: A notable 150
CRS Range: Between 300 and 500
Lowest CRS Score: 323
Draw Type: Prioritizing applicants with family ties in Canada and those working in primary occupations in demand.
Draw 2: Spotlight on the Healthcare Sector
Date: October 10th, 2023
Invitations: A specialized batch of 13
CRS Range: Ranging from 300 to 500, indicating a broader scope
Lowest CRS Score: 327, slightly higher than the previous draw
Draw Type: This draw honed in on the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, echoing Alberta’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare sector.
Ho can you apply for Alberta Express Entry Pathway?
Here’s your step-by-step guide to making it a reality:
Step 1 – Determine Eligibility: Begin by confirming if you satisfy the criteria for the Alberta Express Entry Provincial Nominee Program.
Step 2 – Documentation: Assemble all crucial papers. Ensure that your Express Entry profile is supplemented with an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Step 3 – Pinpoint Alberta: Express your preference for Alberta in your profile and keep an eye out for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) draws.
Step 4 – Await the Notification: Alberta’s labour market necessities will dictate whether your profile is a match. A Notification of Interest (NOI) may be in the offing if it is.
Step 5 – Application Time: Upon receiving an NOI, rally your documents, pay the CAD $500 fee, and shoot off your application.
Step 6 – The Alberta Review: Brace yourself for a twin-phased assessment that zooms in on eligibility and background verification.
Step 7 – Celebrate the Nomination: If you clinch the approval, Alberta’s immigration department will usher in good news, adding a whopping 600 points to your CRS score.
Step 8 – Seal the Deal: Within the stipulated 30 days, give your nod to the nomination and set the wheels in motion for Canadian Permanent Residency (PR).
Step 9 – Over to IRCC: The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) takes over, meticulously vetting your PR submission.
Step 10 – The COPR Green Light: Once the nod is granted, the prized Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) is yours for the taking.
Step 11 – The Visa Stamp: With COPR in hand, present your passport for that gleaming Canadian PR visa.
