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Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 300 invited in latest Alberta draw … Canada Immigration

262 Notifications of Interest issued in June 21 Alberta Express Entry Stream draw

Alberta has released the details of the latest draw through its popular Express Entry-aligned provincial nomination stream.

The June 21 draw issued 262 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 300.

The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows the Government of Alberta to select eligible candidates with a profile in the federal Express Entry system, which manages the pool of candidates for Canada’s three Federal High Skilled immigration programs — the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class and Canadian Experience Class.

Express Entry candidates with a provincial nomination from Alberta receive an additional 600 points toward their Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score and are effectively guaranteed an invitation to apply for Canadian permanent residence in a subsequent draw from the Express Entry pool.

One of the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s key advantages is the fact it provides Express Entry candidates who have lower CRS scores with an opportunity to obtain Canadian permanent residence.

Find out if you are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool

The cut-off score of 300 in Alberta’s June 21 invitation round is significantly lower than the cut-off scores for draws conducted through the Express Entry system itself this year.

 

Nomination certificate limits

The following numbers are accurate as of July 2, 2019.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) can issue up to 6,000 nominations for the 2019 calendar year. This limit is set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

2,767 nomination certificates have been issued so far in 2019.

Approximately 1,866 applications await assessment for eligibility.

Information on application volumes and processing is available to help you determine the status of your application.

The AINP does not provide status updates.

Application volumes and processing

Approximate volumes and assessment dates for each AINP stream/category are provided below.

“Assessing” means an AINP officer has been assigned a file to make an assessment and decision on eligibility.

Applications received after the date stated below have not yet been assigned to an officer for assessment.

The most common factors considered in AINP application processing include:

Read the AINP terms and conditions for more information on AINP application processing.

Alberta Opportunity Stream

AINP Stream/Category/Industry Number of Applications in the queue (approximate) The AINP is assessing applications received before (approximate)
Alberta Opportunity Stream Over 1,030 February 22, 2019

Employer-Driven Stream

The AINP is no longer accepting applications under this stream.

Category/Industry Number of applications in the queue (approximate) The AINP is assessing applications before (approximate)
Food and beverage processing industry All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision.
Food services industry (Pilot project) All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
Hotel and lodging industry All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
International graduate category Less than 20 June 14, 2018
Long-haul trucking industry All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
Manufacturing industry All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
Skilled worker category Less than 10 June 14, 2018

Strategic Recruitment Stream

The AINP is no longer accepting application under this stream.

Category/Industry Number of applications in the queue (approximate) The AINP is assessing applications received between (approximate)
Compulsory and optional trades category All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
Engineering occupations category All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision
Post-graduate worker category All applications under this category have been assessed and received a decision

Self-Employed Farmer Stream

The AINP works closely with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AAF) to assess the eligibility of applicants under this stream. Processing times are not available.

Application volumes by occupation

The AINP has a high volume of applications and Alberta Expression Entry submissions in the following occupations. These submissions may take longer to process.

6311 – Food service supervisors

6322 – Cooks

2132 – Mechanical engineers

1122 – Professional occupations in business management consulting

6211 – Retail sales supervisors

1241 – Administrative assistants

4212 – Social and community service workers

1221 – Administrative officers

1311 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers

0621 – Retail and wholesale trade managers

Alberta Express Entry Stream Selection Draws

The AINP regularly reviews available candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. Based on available profile information in the portal, the AINP draws to select candidates from the pool, inviting them to submit a completed application to the AINP. Information on Alberta Express Entry Stream Notification of Interest factors is included on the AINP – Selection Criteria page.

Past Draws

Information on draws will typically be posted approximately one month after the date of draw.

Date of draw Number of Notification of Interest (NOI) Letters sent CRS score of lowest ranked candidate who received a NOI letter
July 6, 2018 155 302
July 26, 2018 67 302
August 23, 2018 24 312
September 14, 2018 152 301
October 10, 2018 47 319
October 16, 2018 94 304
November 6, 2018 57 302
January 10, 2019 337 300
January 25, 2019 81 301
February 1, 2019 168 301
February 22, 2019 130 302
March 5, 2019 473 400
March 12, 2019 462 400
March 15, 2019 106 300
March 19, 2019 271 400
March 26, 2019 370 400
April 2, 2019 356 400
April 9, 2019 172 300
April 15, 2019 179 400
April 24, 2019 133 400
May 2, 2019 119 400
May 15, 2019 197 301
June 21, 2019 262 300

 

Source : https://www.alberta.ca/ainp-processing-inventory.aspx#toc-3