AAIP announced updates to Alberta Express Entry stream selections
On January 18, 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) announced new Alberta Express Entry stream selection updates. In 2023, the AAIP will issue invitations to candidates under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, using the combination of high-demand occupations and immediate family ties as selection factors. With the introduction of this change, candidates will increase the likelihood of selection and receipt of a Notification of Interest letter under the Alberta Express Entry Stream, depending on their primary occupation and family ties to the province. Alberta Express Entry Stream Criteria Change for 2023 A portion of the Alberta EE Stream draws in 2023 will conduct draws from the Alberta Express Entry Stream and allow applicants to submit a completed application using a combination of the two selection criteria. For 2023, the combination of high-demand occupations and immediate family ties as selection factors. High-demand occupations list 2023 Alberta Express Entry Stream According to the Alberta Short-Term Employment Forecast (STEF) for 2022–2024, the following occupations are in high demand: NOC Codes Occupations 3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses 7511 Transport truck drivers 0621 Retail and wholesale trade managers 6211 Retail sales supervisors 7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 1431 Accounting and related clerks 21211 Data scientists 62020 Food Service Supervisors 21230 Computer systems developers and programmers 52120 Graphic Designers and Illustrators 41200 University Professors and Lecturers 21231 software Engineers and Designers 10012 Purchasing Managers 22222 Information System Testing Technicians 42201 Social and Community Service workers 60030 Restaurant and Food Service Managers 70010 Construction Managers 41220 Secondary School Teachers 11109 Other Financial Officers 21300 Civil Engineers 32101 Licensed Practical Nurses 41300 Social Workers 30010 Managers and Health Care 21110 Biologists and Related Scientists 31110 Dentists 80021 Managers in Horticulture 32122 Medical Sonographers 10019 Other Administrative Services Managers 31102 General Practitioners and Family Physicians 62200 Chef 22301 Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians 31121 Dieticians and Nutritionists 22231 Engineering Inspectors and Regulatory Officers 31301 Registered Nurses 13100 Administrative Officers 13110 Administrative Assistants Family ties in Alberta’s immigration program. To ease immigration to Canada, Alberta is changing its AAIP. According to a provincial announcement, those who have immediate family members residing in Alberta and have skills in high-demand professions like IT, healthcare, and agriculture will be given 25% of the Express Entry nominations. Honourable Rajan Sawhney, the minister of commerce, immigration, and multiculturalism of Alberta, says that this step will help in attracting more immigrants to fill the skills shortage. This plan will help Alberta’s economy is expanding. What is Alberta Express Entry Stream? The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of Alberta, has a stream named Alberta Express Entry stream. Candidates are selected from the federal Express Entry pool and invited to apply for nomination by the province through the Alberta Express Entry stream. All Express Entry candidates will be taken into consideration. Also, Read: HOW HAS THE NOC CHANGE AFFECTED THE NEW AAIP APPLICANTS? To find out more details about “AAIP announced updates to Alberta Express Entry stream 2023 selections” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at Gunness & Associates. Tel: (416) 604-2669 Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs. For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates. Get a free Assessment Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2022 Gunness & Associate
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