Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

The Alberta Express Entry Stream under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) allows the province to nominate qualified candidates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Express Entry pool for permanent residence.

General Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for this stream, candidates must:

• Have an active Express Entry profile and meet the eligibility of one of the following federal programs:
  • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP)
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)
• Hold a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 300.
• Indicate Alberta as their preferred destination in Canada.
• Be working in or have experience in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic priorities.
• Have a valid Express Entry profile throughout the application and assessment process.
• Demonstrate intent to reside and work permanently in Alberta.

Pathways Under Alberta Express Entry Stream:

1. Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
   • Job offer from an Alberta healthcare employer in an eligible occupation.
   • Must meet licensing requirements from the applicable regulatory body.
   • Requires a CRS score of 300+ and a valid Express Entry profile.
   • Apply through either Express Entry or non-Express Entry options depending on eligibility.
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2. Accelerated Tech Pathway

This stream supports Alberta’s booming tech sector and fast-tracks skilled tech professionals. At the time of application and assessment, applicants must:

• Be working full-time in Alberta under an employment contract or hold a valid, signed job offer that:
  • Meets Alberta’s job offer and employment contract requirements.
  • Is in an eligible tech occupation, as listed by AAIP.
  • Is from an Alberta-based company primarily operating in the tech sector, per NAICS codes defined by AAIP.
• Have valid immigration status (work permit or implied status) if working in Alberta.
• Ensure their primary occupation on the Express Entry profile matches their Alberta job or offer.

❌ Ineligible applicants include part-time, seasonal, independent contractors, agency workers, or those working remotely from outside Alberta.

1. Law Enforcement Pathway

This pathway supports Alberta’s efforts to recruit qualified police officers internationally. To qualify, applicants must:

• Be identified by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) as an international police recruit.
• Have a valid job offer from an eligible Alberta police service that is a member of the AACP.
• Ensure their Express Entry profile lists a primary occupation in one of the following eligible NOC codes:
  • 40040 – Commissioned police officers and related public protection services
  • 41310 – Police investigators and related occupations
  • 42100 – Police officers (except commissioned)
• Match their job offer occupation to their Express Entry profile.

1. Priority Sectors Pathway

• Candidates in sectors such as construction, agriculture, or aviation.
• Job offers in these sectors may increase likelihood of selection.

           To qualify under a Priority Sector draw:

• The primary occupation listed on your Express Entry profile must align with one of the eligible occupations in the priority sector.
• If applying based on a job offer, the offer must be in a corresponding occupation within the same sector.

Who is Not Eligible:

• Individuals with occupations on Alberta’s ineligible list.
• Refugee claimants or those under a removal process.
• Candidates with an active AAIP nomination.
• Individuals banned due to misrepresentation.

Job Offer and Employer Requirements

If applying through a job offer pathway, both the job and employer must meet AAIP’s standards:

• • A valid, full-time, continuous employment offer for 12 months or more.
  • Wages that meet or exceed Alberta’s minimum or industry standards.
  • Employer must be actively operating in Alberta for at least two years, have a minimum annual revenue of $400,000, and employ at least three full-time staff.

• Employers must not exceed nomination limits based on years of business operation.

Additional Information

• The AAIP uses selection factors such as labour market demand, application quality, and occupational forecasting to invite candidates.
• Express Entry profiles nearing expiration (within 5 months) may be less likely to receive an invitation unless updated.
• Nomination through this stream does not guarantee permanent residence, as final decisions are made by IRCC.