AAIP Adds Immediate Family Members To The Candidate Selection Criteria of the Alberta Express Entry Stream

Post by : Admin on Jan 30,2023

 

Do you have immediate relatives living in Alberta as permanent residents? 

Well, then there’s good news for you. 

The updated AAIP has added having immediate family relatives to the eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry stream. 

What does it mean?

Let’s say you are shortlisted in the federal Express Entry pool with 500 others. Now your brother is a permanent resident in Alberta. So, you will have more chances at receiving an NOI from the Alberta Express Entry stream. 

In short, immigration to Alberta is easier when you have immediate family relatives residing in Alberta as permanent residents/citizens. 

Alberta Express Entry Stream | An Important Update 

There are multiple streams under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). For instance, the Alberta Opportunity Stream is for foreign workers, Graduate Entrepreneur Stream for entrepreneurs and so on. The eligibility criteria hasn’t changed for any other stream under the AAIP. It impacts only the selection criteria of the Alberta Express Entry stream which targets foreign workers. 

Outcome of the program update? 

The Alberta Express Entry stream can now allocate about 25% of its NOIs to candidates with experience in specific occupations and immediate family relatives in Alberta. This can encourage and help more immigrants to settle in Alberta successfully. 

The change in selection criteria can help Alberta address its labour shortage issues. There is a hige rate of job vacancies in Alberta due to which newcomers are all the more encouraged to settle here. 

The new program update, however, led to massive growth in 2022. The private sector, for instance, added about 41,000 new jobs in the private sector. 

AAIP and Alberta Express Entry Stream | Here’s What You Need To Know

Are you interested in immigrating to Alberta? Then the AAIP is the program for you. It manages eight streams which mainly target workers and entrepreneurs. 

Eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry Stream: 

  • An active profile in the federal Express Entry pool (It is better if it has validity for over five months)
  • A statement of interest to move to Alberta permanently 
  • An experience in an in-demand occupation in Alberta 
  • At least a CRS score of 300

Your chances at getting a NOI improve if you:

  • Have a valid Albertan work experience or a job offer 
  • Have an immediate family relative living in Alberta as a permanent resident or citizen 
  • Complete your graduation in a Albertan post-secondary institution 

You need to create and submit your profile to the federal express entry pool first. You will receive an NOI once your profile is selected. Now you have to convey your interest in applying to the AAIP and send them a copy of the NOI. 

You will get an invitation to apply to the program once AAIP confirms that you’ve met the eligibility criteria. Submit an application in the federal pool and receive 600 CRS points extra. The completed applications are put in the eligible applications pool for further processing. 

Looking For Professional Immigration Consultants in Alberta? 

At Onkar Immigration, we have some of the most knowledgeable and professional immigration consultants in Alberta. They guide you through the complex application processes and help you settle here effortlessly. Alberta has several job vacancies across a plenty of sectors. Consult with us to make the most of the opportunities without delays.

 


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