Alberta Issues NOIs to 374 Candidates In New Express Entry-Linked Immigration Draw
Alberta immigration has conducted a new provincial Express Entry draw, issuing Notifications of Interest to 374 candidates through the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program.
The September 25 draw saw NOIs issued to candidates in the Express Entry pool with Comprehensive Ranking System scores as low as 400.
Important requirements for the Alberta Express Entry stream are that candidates have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to the province, and are working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
For full details of the requirements for Alberta Express Entry, please see below.
Alberta has now conducted 25 draws tapping the federal Express Entry pool during 2019.
As of October 9, 2019, Alberta has issued 4,633 of its 6,000 federal government nomination allocation.
The province also has 1,800 applications awaiting assessment.
Alberta Express Entry 2019 Notification of Interest Draws
| Draw Date | NOI Letters Sent | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
| 25-Sep-19 | 374 | 400 |
| 18-Sep-19 | 139 | 350 |
| 11-Sep-19 | 339 | 302 |
| 28-Aug-19 | 294 | 400 |
| 15-Aug-19 | 121 | 400 |
| 07-Aug-19 | 35 | 352 |
| 24-July-19 | 220 | 303 |
| 17-July-19 | 251 | 400 |
| 05-July-19 | 180 | 425 |
| 21-June-19 | 262 | 300 |
| 15-May-19 | 197 | 301 |
| 02-May-19 | 119 | 400 |
| 24-Apr-19 | 133 | 400 |
| 15-Apr-19 | 179 | 400 |
| 09-Apr-19 | 172 | 300 |
| 02-Apr-19 | 356 | 400 |
| 26-Mar-19 | 370 | 400 |
| 19-Mar-19 | 271 | 400 |
| 15-Mar-19 | 106 | 300 |
| 12-Mar-19 | 462 | 400 |
| 05-Mar-19 | 473 | 400 |
| 22-Feb-19 | 130 | 302 |
| 01-Feb-19 | 168 | 301 |
| 25-Jan-19 | 81 | 301 |
| 10-Jan-19 | 337 | 300 |
Source: www.alberta.ca
Regular draws are conducted under the Alberta Express Entry stream, selecting candidates from the federal Express Entry pool and inviting them to apply to the AINP.
What are the requirements for Alberta Express Entry?
In order to be eligible to receive a notification of interest, candidates must:
- Have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool.
- Have stated an interest in immigrating permanently to Alberta.
- Be working in an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification.
- Have a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 points.
Factors that may improve a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:
- A job offer from an Albertan employer and/or work experience in Alberta.
- Having graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Having a relative that is living in Alberta: parent, child and/or sibling.
Factors that decrease a candidate’s chances of receiving notification of interest:
- The Express Entry profile expires within the next 3 months
- You work in an ineligible occupation
