Alberta PNP: Province Invites 1,043 Candidates In Multiple December Immigration Draws
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Alberta PNP: Province Invites 1,043 Candidates In Multiple December Immigration Draws

 

Alberta conducted multiple immigration draws in December 2024 under various pathways within the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).

The province issued a total of 1,043 invitations over the month.

Below is a summary of each December draw:

December 17, 2024

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):

  • Invitations issued: 14
  • Minimum CRS score: 300
  • Key criteria:
    • Express Entry profile expiring May 31, 2025, or later.
    • Job offer in a Dedicated Health Care Pathway-eligible occupation.
    • CLB/NCLC 5 or higher.
    • Eligibility to practice in Alberta’s regulated occupations.

December 16, 2024

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Construction Sector):

  • Invitations issued: 110
  • Minimum CRS score: 50
  • Key criteria:
    • Job offer for full-time employment in Alberta within the construction sector.

December 13, 2024

Alberta Opportunity Stream (Construction Sector):

  • Invitations issued: 147
  • Minimum CRS score: 50
  • Key criteria:
    • Work permits expiring November 15, 2024, or later.

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Law Enforcement Pathway):

  • Invitations issued: 4
  • Minimum CRS score: 300
  • Key criteria:
    • Job offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police employer.

Tourism and Hospitality Stream (Wildfire Policy):

  • Invitations issued: 11
  • Minimum CRS score: 60
  • Key criteria:
    • Reference to wildfire-related public policy on work permits.

December 12, 2024

Tourism and Hospitality Stream (LMIA-Based Permits):

  • Invitations issued: 260
  • Minimum CRS score: 65
  • Key criteria:
    • LMIA-based valid work permits.

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Priority Sectors – Health Care):

  • Invitations issued: 11
  • Minimum CRS score: 50
  • Key criteria:
    • Primary occupation in the health care sector.

December 11, 2024

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry):

  • Invitations issued: 8
  • Minimum CRS score: 52

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):

  • Invitations issued: 11
  • Minimum CRS score: 43

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Accelerated Tech Pathway):

  • Invitations issued: 87
  • Minimum CRS score: 59

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Construction Sector):

  • Invitations issued: 39
  • Minimum CRS score: 50

December 10, 2024

Alberta Express Entry Stream (Priority Sectors):

  • Invitations issued: 262
  • Minimum CRS score: 65
  • Key criteria:
    • Excludes occupations in business, finance, administration, and sales.

December 4, 2024

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry):

  • Invitations issued: 27
  • Minimum CRS score: 47

Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):

  • Invitations issued: 52
  • Minimum CRS score: 49

Key Insights

  • Alberta issued 1,043 invitations across health care, construction, tourism, and tech sectors.
  • The CRS score ranged from 43 to 300, reflecting Alberta’s focus on sector-specific needs and low CRS thresholds.

Alberta reached its nomination allocation of 9,750 for 2024, matching its 2023 allocation.

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Alberta Express Entry Draws

Alberta has closed 2024 with a series of impressive and dynamic immigration draws, reflecting its commitment to attracting skilled talent across diverse pathways. With an emphasis on healthcare, priority sectors, and tourism, the province issued numerous invitations to eligible candidates under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

On December 17, 2024, the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry welcomed 14 candidates with a minimum score of 47, reinforcing Alberta’s focus on bolstering its healthcare workforce. Earlier, on December 16, the Alberta Express Entry Stream issued a remarkable 110 invitations to candidates scoring at least 50 points.

The draws held on December 13 catered to multiple categories, including the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which invited 147 candidates with a score of 50, and the Law Enforcement Pathway, issuing 4 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 48. Meanwhile, the Tourism and Hospitality Stream conducted two draws, inviting 11 candidates on December 13 with a 60-point threshold, and a record-breaking 260 invitations on December 12 for scores of 65 or higher.

Further prioritizing critical sectors, Alberta held several targeted draws. The Priority Sectors Stream issued 11 invitations on December 12, 39 invitations on December 11, and 262 invitations on December 10, with scores ranging from 50 to 65 points.

Healthcare pathways continued to shine as a focus area. On December 11, the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry welcomed 11 candidates with a score of just 43, while the Non-Express Entry stream issued 8 invitations for scores of 52. Earlier in the month, on December 4, 27 candidates in the non-express Entry stream and 52 Express Entry candidates were invited with scores as low as 47 and 49, respectively.

Another highlight was the Accelerated Tech Pathway, which on December 11 issued 87 invitations with a minimum score of 59, targeting tech professionals to support Alberta’s rapidly growing innovation sector.

December’s draws highlight Alberta’s diverse approach to immigration, catering to healthcare, tourism, law enforcement, and priority sectors, ensuring the province continues to thrive economically and socially. This exciting month reflects Alberta’s commitment to maintaining a robust and sustainable immigration framework that opens doors for skilled individuals worldwide.

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