Dear future neighbour,
On September 30, 2024, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will revamp its selection process by implementing a new Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
Once you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), you’ll be placed into a selection pool, much like the Express Entry system. The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) will regularly pick candidates from this pool, choosing those with the best scores and who fit the province’s job market needs to apply for immigration.
See below key features of the New EOI System
- Continuous Intake: Unlike the current system with fixed application dates and quotas, the new EOI system allows for continuous submissions and processing of EOIs.
- Candidates can express their interest at any time without waiting for specific dates.
- Ranking and Selection: Candidates are ranked based on various factors, including skills, work experience, and their potential to meet province’s economic needs.
- Higher-ranked candidates are more likely to receive invitations to apply.
- Labor Market Focus: The selection process is closely aligned with the labor market requirements.
- This ensures that the province attracts individuals who can significantly contribute to its economy.
Application Acceptance Summary
As of July 25, 2024, here is a summary of application acceptance for various streams:
| Application Acceptance Opening Date | Alberta Opportunity Stream | Rural Renewal Stream | Tourism and Hospitality Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | 430 | 142 | 134 |
| July 9, 2024 | N/A | 154 | 143 |
| July 11, 2024 | 441 | N/A | N/A |
Accelerated Tech Pathway
As of July 25, 2024, the Accelerated Tech Pathway, aimed at tech professionals, will be part of this transition. The pool now contains 446 web form submissions received between May 23 and June 11, 2024. Invitations to apply for this pathway will be issued from this pool.
| Application Acceptance Opening Date | Number of Invitations to Apply Sent | Web Form Received Date Ranges of Invitations Sent |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | 30 | May 16 – 19, 2024 |
| July 9, 2024 | 50 | May 19 – 23, 2024 |
See Below Major Streams, Current Application Volumes and Processing Times Under the New AAIP Immigration EOI System:
The application volumes and processing times for various streams as of July, 2024 are as follows:
| Stream | Unprocessed Applications | Currently Assessing Applications Received On, or Before |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,300 | December 7, 2023 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | 936 | June 25, 2024 (Dedicated Healthcare Pathway) March 5, 2024 (All other pathways/initiatives) |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,995 | January 24, 2024 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 119 | July 9, 2024 |
| Totals | 6,363 |
Nominations Issued and Available in 2024
The program has issued several nominations across various streams in 2024, with the total estimated nominations allocated as follows:
he program has issued several nominations across various streams in 2024, with the total estimated nominations allocated as follows:
| Stream / Pathway | 2024 Nominations Issued | 2024 Total Estimated Nominations Allocated (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,326 | 5,393 |
| Express Entry Stream | 1,321 | 1,775 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathways | 266 | 320 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 796 | 1,047 |
| Priority Sector Draws and Other Initiatives | 153 | 231 |
| Family Connection and Occupation in Demand | 106 | 177 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,245 | 1,900 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 291 | 660 |
| Entrepreneur Streams Foreign Graduate, Graduate, Rural and Farm Streams Combined |
4 | 22 |
| Grand Total | 6,187 | 9,750 |