Alberta PNP (Provincial Nominee Program), officially known as Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), updated the information and numbers on their official website on January 17, 2023.
There was no Alberta Express Entry draw after July 2022 for four months. This was due to Alberta issuing all 6,500 nomination certificates allotted by the IRCC for 2022.
However, AAIP updated that they held one draw on December 8, 2022 inviting 129 Express Entry profiles having CRS cut off score 305 and above.
| AAIP Stream | Number of applications in the queue (approximate) | The AAIP is assessing applications received before (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | Approximately 1152 | November 3, 2022 Applications received after this date have not yet been assigned to an officer for assessment. |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | Approximately 276 | These applications are treated as an Expression of Interest and are not reviewed based on date of submission. Accelerated Tech Pathway applications are priority processed. |
| Rural Renewal Stream | Not available due to low application volumes. | Not available due to low application volumes |
In 2022, AAIP invited 2,449 Express Entry profiles. The lowest CRS cut off score was 305 in the December 2022 draw, and the highest was 473 in the July 2022 draw.
For express entry candidates with a low CRS score, the Alberta PNP is one of the best options.
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