Provincial Nominees– AINP 

Process

Based on available profile information in the federal Express Entry portal, Alberta may send a Notification of Interest letter or invite candidates to apply to the program depending on the selection factors or pathway design. Profile information is self-declared by candidates in the federal Express Entry pool.

Minimum requirements

You may receive a Notification of Interest letter or be considered for the Accelerated Tech Pathway if:

you have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool

you meet the criteria of at least one of the federal immigration programs managed by Express Entry:

Chances of selection

Factors that increase your chances of selection

Your chances of receiving a Notification of Interest letter or preference from the AAIP may increase if:

you have an Alberta job offer

Family connection

Family connection and primary occupation in demand

Based on available profile information in the federal Express Entry portal, Alberta may select candidates and send them a Notification of Interest letter in their federal Express Entry profile.

Dedicated Healthcare Pathway

Based on available profile information in the federal Express Entry portal, Alberta may select candidates and send them a Notification of Interest letter in their federal Express Entry profile.

Updated in October 2023, AAIP will use about 2% of its Express Entry allocations in 2023 towards category-based selections of persons:

Accelerated Tech Pathway

Candidate selection and notification process

In addition to the minimum requirements for the Alberta Express Entry Stream set out above, the Accelerated Tech Pathway has specific invitation to apply requirements and assessment criteria, which are provided below. Review the requirements to determine if you may qualify.

Priority sectors

Agriculture, construction, tourism and hospitality

Based on available profile information in the federal Express Entry portal, Alberta may select candidates and send them a Notification of Interest letter in their federal Express Entry profile.