Alberta immigration

Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Alberta offers eight immigration pathways for interested candidates.

Alberta’s strong economy has made it a magnet for those who wish to become permanent residents. The province is home to some of Canada’s most iconic landscapes, as well as two large cities, and is the hub of Canada’s oil and gas industry.

By Edana Robitaille

Do I need a job offer to immigrate to Canada? An overview of some of the Canadian immigration programs that do not require a job offer.

You do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are a number of immigration programs that you can be eligible for based on your work or study experience.

By Shelby Thevenot

Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18 Alberta PNP invites candidates with CRS 318. BC holds a unique draw. PEI's monthly draw results are out.

This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program has a new name and and two new programs for rural and entrepreneur immigration.

On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta releases new January PNP draw results The AINP invited Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 346.

Alberta invited 350 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18, its second draw of the year.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta releases details of first PNP draw in 2022 In its first PNP draw of the year, Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates with scores as low as 327.

Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 5.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers Express Entry candidates who work in tech may be eligible for Alberta's new expedited immigration program.

Alberta is introducing a new fast-track immigration program for tech workers.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta releases results of December 2021 PNP draw Alberta issues more immigration invitations than its previous PNP draw. Express Entry candidates saw the minimum CRS score requirement increase slightly.

Alberta invited 150 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on December 14, an uptick from the previous provincial round of invitations.

By Shelby Thevenot

Alberta holds small PNP draw with highest CRS cut-off since February The November 24 draw was tied for the second-smallest draw of the year, and had the second-highest CRS requirement.

Alberta invited 100 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on November 24.

By Shelby Thevenot