Dear future neighbour,
On December 23, 2024, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) held a draw under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, inviting 588 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
Key Highlights of the Draw
•Number of Invitations: 588
•Minimum EOI Score Required: 55
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, candidates needed to meet the following criteria:
•Work Permit: A valid work permit, excluding Post-Graduation Work Permits, valid through at least the end of 2025.
•Education: Completion of high school equivalent to Canadian standards.
•Language Skills: A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 4 in English or French.
•Work Experience: At least 12 months of work experience in Alberta.
•Job Offer: A full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation (this excludes occupations in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) category ‘1 – Business, finance, and administration occupations’ and category ‘6 – Sales and service occupations.’ ).
2024 Alberta Nomination Highlights
This draw marked the final AAIP selection for 2024. Over the year, Alberta issued a total of 9,943 nominations, exceeding its original allocation of 9,750 through federal approvals for additional nominations.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream continues to play an essential role in supporting the province’s economy by attracting skilled workers to fill labor shortages and contribute to local communities.
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