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Alberta Express Entry Stream

Qualified candidates with an Express Entry profile may be invited by AAIP to apply for nomination for permanent residence.

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Alberta Express Entry Stream

Read important program and fee updates to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and its 8 intake streams.

Introduction

The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows Alberta to nominate a limited number of qualified candidates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Express Entry system. Priorities and approaches towards selection of candidates in the Alberta Express Entry System are shared as a courtesy and are subject to change without prior notice.

In focus

How to apply to AAIP worker streams
Application process to be nominated for any of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) worker streams.
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Eligibility
Find out if you meet the requirements for being asked by the province of Alberta to apply to this immigration stream.
Alberta Express Entry Stream – After you are nominated
After your AAIP nomination is accepted, you may apply to the Government of Canada for permanent residence.

Stream selections

Candidates may be asked to submit an application if they have either:

  • experience in an in-demand occupation and an immediate family connection in Alberta
  • a job offer from an Alberta employer in the health care sector and are licensed to practice in one of the eligible health care professions under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. Applicants may fall under Express Entry or Non-Express Entry options and expedited processing applies.
  • a job offer for an eligible tech occupation from an Alberta employer in an eligible tech industry under the Accelerated Tech Pathway. An initial Accelerated Tech Pathway web form is required as a first step and expedited processing applies.
  • a job offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police member in one of the eligible police services occupations under the Law Enforcement Pathway. Expedited processing applies.
  • experience needed to help support labour needs in keys sectors, including agriculture, construction and tourism and hospitality

Employer fees are illegal

Employers and employment agencies cannot charge employees fees for a job or employment offer. If an employer is charging you a fee of any kind we can help. Call the Alberta government information line at 310-0000 and ask for Employment Standards or the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office.

Contact

Connect with us if you have questions about the program: 
Use the Opportunity Alberta Feedback contact form.

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