Alberta immigration has announced the results of a new Express Entry draw, the province inviting 200 candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 322.

The draw took place on April 29 and was the ninth draw of the year through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program. 

Alberta has also now conducted four draws since the coronavirus crisis took hold in Canada.

Read guidance from the AINP on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and are working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.

For full details of the requirements for Alberta Express Entry, please see below.

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Alberta Express Entry 2020 Notification of Interest Draws

Source: www.alberta.ca

Alberta is yet to receive its federal government nomination allocation for 2020. It currently has 1,625 applications awaiting assessment for eligibility.

Alberta conducted 31 draws tapping the federal Express Entry pool during 2019, issuing 7,034 Notification of Interest Letters.

Regular draws are conducted under the Alberta Express Entry stream, selecting candidates from the federal Express Entry pool and inviting them to apply to the AINP.

What are the requirements for Alberta Express Entry?

In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:

• Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
• Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
• Be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
• Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.

Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:

• A job offer from an Albertan employer and/or work experience in Alberta.
• Having graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Having a relative that is living in Alberta: parent, child and/or sibling.

Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:

• The Express Entry profile expires within the next 3 months
• You work in an ineligible occupation