Alberta

On August 22, 2023, Alberta invited candidates in the construction section and published an update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new AAIP inventory update, there were around:  1,479 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  448 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  249 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  128 Family Connection Stream applications,  100 applications from priority sectors, and  less than ten applications under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.  Overview of the AAIP invitations to candidates in the construction section On August 22, 2023, the AAIP invited 89 candidates working in a construction section under the Family Connection Stream. The province invited construction workers with job offers in Alberta and a minimum CRS score of 303 to apply for immigration to the province. This year, Alberta invited 2,673 candidates and issued 6,921 nomination certificates. Alberta issued 615 NOIs overall in the first four weeks of August 2023. Details of the AAIP invitations in the first four weeks of August 2023 are listed in the table below: Date  Total NOIs   Occupations CRS  August 22, 2023  89  Construction occupation   303  August 16, 2023  300  Tourism and Hospitality occupation  408  August 15, 2023  14  Healthcare occupation   326  August 3, 2023  201  Family connections & primary occupation in demand  315  August 1, 2023  43  Agriculture & Healthcare occupation   317-322  As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant.   What are Alberta Application processing times in 2023? The following are the main factors taken into consideration when processing AAIP applications: completeness, eligibility, and the presence of outdated information or documents in the application. applications received in volume. the day the request was submitted. strategic priorities guided by data on the employment market and the growth of the economy. how many nomination certificates are still valid for the year AAIP Application processing times are as follows: Alberta Opportunity Stream – Approximately 4 months. Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway- Approximately 1 month. Dedicated Healthcare Pathway- Approximately 1 month. Priority Sectors (construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism)- Approximately 2 months. Alberta Express Entry Stream (family connection and occupation in demand)- Approximately 3 months. Rural Renewal Stream – Approximately 2 months.   What is the Alberta Express Entry Stream? A limited number of qualifying applicants may be nominated by Alberta through the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The Alberta Express Entry System’s priorities and methods of selecting applicants are provided as a courtesy and are subject to change at any time. The Alberta Express Entry Stream has to extend invitations to applicants.  How to be selected for the Alberta Express Entry Stream? Candidates may be asked to submit an application or receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter if they have one of the following: a connection with personal family members in Alberta and experience in an in-demand occupation,  a job offer from an Alberta employer in the healthcare industry and are licensed to practice in one of the qualified healthcare professions under the Designated Healthcare Pathway; expedited processing applies a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway; an initial Accelerated Tech Pathway web form is required as a first step and expedited processing applies  experience is required to help meet labor needs in major sectors like agriculture, construction, tourism, and hospitality Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “BC invited up to 230 candidates under the BC PNP Skills Immigration Draw” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On August 9, 2023, Alberta updated the AAIP inventory. According to the new update, there were around:  1,176 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  405 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  295 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  196 Family Connection Stream applications, 147 applications from priority sectors, and  less than ten applications under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.  In addition, on August 3, 3023, the AAIP invited 201 candidates who scored 315 points under the Family Connection Stream.  This year, Alberta invited 2,270 candidates and issued 6,527 nomination certificates. Overview of the updated AAIP inventory and 2023 Allocations Alberta published the update considering updated AAIP inventory, Nomination certificate limits, and 2023 allocations by AAIP stream on August 9, 2023. The maximum number of nomination certificates that the AAIP may issue each year is determined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).  9750 nomination certificates will be issued through AAIP in 2023, allocated across Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways (subject to change throughout the year). In 2024 and 2025, it is anticipated that there will be modest increases to more than 10,000 nomination allocations annually. These AAIP programs may change at any time without notice. They are determined in part by factor application volumes as well as how nomination allocations are predicted to be used in 2023. To know about Alberta AAIP Draws for 2023 Click here!   Alberta 2023 Allocations by AAIP stream 2023 summary of allocations Expected allocation Non-Express Entry Streams – Allocations  4,875 Alberta Opportunity Stream 4,240 Rural Renewal Stream 630 All (4) Entrepreneur streams 5 Express Entry Stream and Pathways – Allocations  4,875 Family Connection and Occupation in Demand 1,219 Accelerated Tech Pathway 1,219 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway 1,462 Sector Priorities (that is, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism) 975 Total allocations: 9,750 In 2023, Alberta invited 2,270 candidates and issued 6,527 nomination certificates.   What are Alberta Applications processing times in 2023? The following are the main factors taken into consideration when processing AAIP applications: completeness, eligibility, and the presence of outdated information or documents in the application. applications received in volume. the day the request was submitted. strategic priorities guided by data on the employment market and the growth of the economy. how many nomination certificates are still valid for the year AAIP Application processing times are as follows: Alberta Opportunity Stream – Approximately 4 months. Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway- Approximately 1 month. Dedicated Healthcare Pathway- Approximately 1 month. Priority Sectors (construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism)- Approximately 2 months. Alberta Express Entry Stream (family connection and occupation in demand)- Approximately 3 months. Rural Renewal Stream – Approximately 2 months. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Alberta updated the AAIP inventory and invited new candidates” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

Alberta held two occupation-specific AAIP draws on August 2, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new invitation rounds in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. On August 1, 2023, the province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).  Alberta issued 11 invitations under the Designated Healthcare Pathway. Invited candidates had a minimum score of 317. In addition, the AAIP invited 32 candidates with Alberta job offers in the agriculture sector.  As of August 2, 2023, the province invited 2,069 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 6,431 nomination certificates.   What is Alberta Express Entry Stream? A limited number of qualifying applicants may be nominated by Alberta through the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The Alberta Express Entry System’s priorities and methods of selecting applicants are provided as a courtesy and are subject to change at any time. The Alberta Express Entry Stream has to extend invitations to applicants.  How to be selected for Alberta Express Entry Stream? Candidates may be asked to submit an application or receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter if they have one of the following: a connection with personal family members in Alberta and experience in an in-demand occupation,  a job offer from an Alberta employer in the healthcare industry and are licensed to practice in one of the qualified healthcare professions under the Designated Healthcare Pathway; expedited processing applies a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway; an initial Accelerated Tech Pathway web form is required as a first step and expedited processing applies  experience is required to help meet labor needs in major sectors like agriculture, construction, tourism, and hospitality Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Alberta held two occupation-specific AAIP draws” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On July 21, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new invitation rounds under the latest occupation-specific AAIP draws. The province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).  On July 11, 2023, Alberta invited 150 candidates with Alberta job offer in the tourism and hospitality sector. The CRS score for the applicant with the lowest rank taken into consideration in this draw was 435. Therefore, every other candidate taken into consideration for this draw had a CRS score higher than 435.  On July 13, 2023, the AAIP invited 142 candidates under the Family Connection pathway. These 142 applicants fit the criteria of the principal occupation and family link. Overall the number of invitations and the CRS score was less. The candidate with the lowest CRS score only had a 302 overall. As of July 21, 2023, the province invited 2,012 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 6,003 nomination certificates.   Results of the latest occupation-specific AAIP draws On July 11 and 13, 2023, Alberta held the latest occupation-specific AAIP draws of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. In total, Alberta submitted 292 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to apply for provincial nomination in each of these draws. Candidates who scored between 302 and 435 on the CRS were invited to apply. Details can be overviewed in the table below: Date  NOIs CRS Description July 13, 2023 142 302 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 July 11, 2023 150 435 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500   What is Alberta Express Entry Stream? A limited number of qualifying applicants may be nominated by Alberta through the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The Alberta Express Entry System’s priorities and methods of selecting applicants are provided as a courtesy and are subject to change at any time. The Alberta Express Entry Stream has to extend invitations to applicants.  How to be selected for Alberta Express Entry Stream? Candidates may be asked to submit an application or receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter if they have one of the following: a connection with personal family members in Alberta and experience in an in-demand occupation,  a job offer from an Alberta employer in the healthcare industry and are licensed to practice in one of the qualified healthcare professions under the Designated Healthcare Pathway; expedited processing applies a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway; an initial Accelerated Tech Pathway web form is required as a first step and expedited processing applies  experience is required to help meet labor needs in major sectors like agriculture, construction, tourism, and hospitality Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On July 4, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The province held two draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).  On June 29, 2023, Alberta invited 65 candidates working in the construction sector. On July 4, the province issued 12 invitations under the Designated Healthcare Pathway. The minimum scores for these draws were 316 and 354, respectively.  As of July 4, 2023, the province invited 1,720 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 5,440 nomination certificates.   Results of the new AAIP draws 2023 in the Alberta Express Entry Stream New AAIP draws results as of July 4, 2023, in the Alberta Express Entry Stream can be found in the table below: Date Invitations Descriptions CRS  July 4, 2023 12 Designated Healthcare Pathway 354 June 29, 2023 65 Candidates working in the construction sector 354 June 22, 2023 125 Family connection and primary occupation in demand,  306 June 21, 2023 19 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer 318 June 20, 2023 68 Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer 301 June 8, 2023 150 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation and French as a first language 382 June 1, 2023 117 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 304 May 30, 2023 20 Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer 342 May 23, 2023 5 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer 401 May 11, 2023 119 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 311 May 9, 2023 175 Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer 444 April 25, 2023 8 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer 316 April 24, 2023 124 Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer 301 April 20, 2023 152 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 302 April 18, 2023 68 Sector priority – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer 307 April 5, 2023 53 Designated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer 351 March 30, 2023 150 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 372 March 9, 2023 134 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 301 February 16, 2023 100 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 357 January 23, 2023 154 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 385 January 19, 2023 46 Family connection and primary occupation in demand 324   What is Alberta Express Entry Stream? A limited number of qualifying applicants may be nominated by the Alberta Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The Alberta Express Entry System’s priorities and methods of selecting applicants are provided as a courtesy and are subject to change at any time. The Alberta Express Entry Stream has to extend invitations to applicants.  How to be selected for Alberta Express Entry Stream? Candidates may be asked to submit an application or receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter if they have one of the following: a connection with personal family members in Alberta and experience in an in-demand occupation,  a job offer from an Alberta employer in the healthcare industry and are licensed to practice in one of the qualified healthcare professions under the Designated Healthcare Pathway; expedited processing applies a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway; an initial Accelerated Tech Pathway web form is required as a first step and expedited processing applies  experience is required to help meet labor needs in major sectors like agriculture, construction, tourism, and hospitality Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Alberta published the results of the new AAIP draws in the Alberta Express Entry Stream” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On June 20, 2023, Alberta published the Latest Updates on the AAIP inventory. According to the new update, there were around  676 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,  245 Rural Renewal Stream applications,  216 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,  217 Family Connection Stream applications,  76 applications from priority sectors, and  less than ten applications under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated a quota of 9,750 nominations to Alberta for 2023 under the AAIP. This year, Alberta invited 584 candidates and issued 5,007 nomination certificates. Application volumes and processing Updates on the AAIP inventory You can find out how long it takes AAIP to process a whole application for each AAIP stream or pathway by looking for common processing times, dates, and application volumes. “Assessing” indicates that an AAIP officer has been tasked with evaluating an application to figure out whether it qualifies. The following are the primary factors taken into consideration when processing AAIP applications: completeness, eligibility, outdated information, or documents in the application.  applications received in number. the day when the application was submitted. strategic priorities based on data on the labor market and economic growth. how many nomination certificates are still valid for the year? Read AAIP Inventory updates on April 19, 2023   A list of allocations for 2023 by AAIP stream or pathway Non-Express Entry Streams – Allocations 4,875 Expected allocation Alberta Opportunity Stream 4,240 Rural Renewal Stream 630 All (4) Entrepreneur streams 5 Express Entry Stream and Pathways – Allocations 4,875 Family Connection and Occupation in Demand 1,219 Accelerated Tech Pathway 1,219 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway 1,462 Sector Priorities (that is, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism) 975 Total allocations: 9,750 Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about the “Latest Updates on the AAIP inventory” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On June 12, 2023, the Government of Alberta published the results of the new invitation rounds in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The province has held seven AAIP draws since April: May 9, 2023 – 8 candidates under the Designated Healthcare Pathway (minimum score: 307) May 9, 2023 – 175 candidates with Alberta job offer in the tourism and hospitality sector (minimum score: 444) May 11, 2023 – 119 candidates under the Family connection pathway (minimum score: 311) May 23, 2023 – 5 candidates under the Designated Healthcare Pathway (minimum score: 401) May 30, 2023 – 20 candidates with Alberta job offer in the agriculture sector (minimum score: 342) June 1, 2023 – 117 candidates under the Family connection pathway (minimum score: 304) June 8, 2023 – 150 candidates with Alberta job offer in the agriculture sector (minimum score: 382) As of June 12, 2023, the province invited 1,431 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 4,583 nomination certificates.   Alberta invited 405 candidates by Express Entry in new AAIP draws in April Through the Express Entry-linked stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Programme, Alberta held various draws in April. In five draws held during the month, 405 invites were sent out in a number of categories. Alberta Express Entry draws held in April are: 53 invites were sent out to applicants with Alberta job offers on April 5 via the Designated Healthcare Pathway. A score of 351 was required by the Comprehensive Ranking System. On April 18, 68 further invitations were sent to applicants in the agricultural sector who had received a job offer. The minimum score was 307. A minimum score of 302 was necessary to receive one of the 152 invitations in the April 20 draw for candidates with a family connection and qualifications and experience in a key occupation in demand. With a minimum score of 301, 124 invitations were sent out to construction workers on April 24. Additionally, on April 25, eight more invites were sent to applicants who had received job offers and scored at least 316 under the Designated Healthcare Pathway. Also, Read: A HIGH NUMBER OF VACANCIES FOR TRUCK DRIVERS IN ALBERTA ALBERTA UPDATED THE AAIP INVENTORY   Alberta PNP Occupation In-demand List 2023 You must have work experience in an eligible occupation that matches your prior work experience in order to be considered for the provincial nomination. The National Occupation Classification (NOC) skill levels 0, A, B, or C apply to almost all occupations, and they all apply for AINP. High-demand occupations in Alberta with their respective NOC codes are: 62010 Retail Sales Supervisors 21211 Data scientists 60020 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers 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 63200 Cooks 11201 Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting 13111 Legal Administrative Assistants 12011 Supervisors, Finance and Insurance Office Workers 21301 Mechanical Engineers 10021 Banking, Credit, and Other Investment Managers 40019 Other Managers in Public Administration 21233 Web designers 10022 Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Managers 21320 Chemical Engineers 41320 Educational Counselors 52121 Interior Designers 60010 Corporate Sales Managers 21311 Computer Engineers 63202 Bakers 12200 Accounting Technicians and Bookkeepers 60031 Accommodation Service Managers 41210 College and Other Vocational Instructors 22220 Computer Network Technicians 62023 Customer and Information Services Supervisors 22310 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians 21310 Electrical and Electronics Engineers 20010 Engineering Managers 10010 Financial Managers 10010 Human Resource Managers 31111 Optometrists 32100 Opticians 63210 Hairstylists and Barbers We regularly share updated Canadian immigration news, want to keep updated, add the latest immigration news in your feed: https://immigrationmatters.info/feed    Want to know more details about “Alberta published the results of new occupation-specific AAIP draws” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On April 24 and April 25, 2023, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held new occupation-specific AAIP draws and send out new invitation rounds in the Alberta Express Entry Stream. In the first draw, Alberta invited 124 candidates with a minimum score of 301 who work in a construction occupation with an Alberta job offer.  The province issued 8 Notifications of Interest (NOI) under the Designated Healthcare Pathway in the second draw. Qualified candidates had an Alberta job offer and a minimum score of 316.  As of April 26, 2023, the province invited 837 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination in the Alberta Express Entry and issued 2,549 nomination certificates.  As of today, Alberta has opened 5 AAIP draws in April 2023, and 405 individuals have been invited as a result of these latest AAIP draws. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has held 10 draws so far this year, and 989 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) for submitting for provincial nomination have been issued. Alberta PNP Latest Draws 2023 Details for the Alberta PNP’s latest draw for 2023 as of Today, details for the Number of notifications of interest letters sent, and the CRS score of the lowest-ranked candidates who received an NOI letter are given in the table below; Date NOI Sent Lowest CRS Score April 25, 2023 8 316 April 24, 2023 124 301 April 20, 2023 152 302 April 18, 2023 68 307 April 05, 2023 53 351 March 30, 2023 150 372 March 09, 2023 134 301 February 16, 2023 100 357 January 23, 2023 154 385 January 19, 2023 46 324   Alberta Express Entry Stream A number of qualifying applicants may be selected by Alberta through the Express Entry system of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada under the Alberta Express Entry Stream. The Alberta Express Entry System’s priorities and methods to select applicants are provided as a courtesy and are subject to change at any time.   Want to know more details about “Alberta held new occupation-specific AAIP draws” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associates

On April 19, 2023, Alberta published an update considering the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) inventory. According to the new update, there were around 1,170 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications, 135 Rural Renewal Stream applications, 140 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications, and 165 Expressions of Interest in the Alberta Express Entry pool.  Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allocated a quota of 9,750 nominations to Alberta for 2023 under the AAIP. This year, Alberta invited 584 candidates and issued 2,171 nomination certificates.   AAIP Inventory of Allocations 2023 Allocations for Non-Express Entry Streams total 4,875 Alberta Opportunity Stream: 4,240 Rural Renewal Stream: 630 All (4) Entrepreneur streams: 5 Allocations for the Express Entry Stream and Pathways total 4,875 Demand for Family Connection and Occupation: 1,219 Accelerated Tech Pathway: 1,219 Sector Priorities (that is, health care, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism): 2,437 For 2023 total allocations are 9,750   AAIP Application processing and volume You can find out how long it takes AAIP to process a whole application for each AAIP stream or pathway by the usual processing times, dates, and application volumes. The following are the primary factors taken into consideration when processing AAIP applications: application quality (completeness, eligibility, outdated information or documents) the volume of applications received the date the application was received strategic priorities, informed by labor market and economic development information the number of nomination certificates remaining for the year   AAIP applications by volume The following occupations receive a lot of applications for the AAIP worker streams. It is possible for specific submissions to take longer to process or even to be excluded from Express Entry draws if the number of these applications exceeds the capacity to offer nominations. 62020 – Food service supervisors 62010 – Retail sales supervisors 63200 – Cooks 13110 – Administrative assistants 60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers 42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants 73300 – Transport truck drivers 12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers 21222 – Information systems specialists 13100 – Administrative officers   Want to know more details about “Alberta updated the AAIP inventory” 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 ©2023 Gunness & Associate