Alberta’s incentives for skilled immigrants in trade occupations

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:40 +0000

One of Canada’s most pressing labour market gaps exists in the trades industry. In fact, according to a study released this month by Statistics Canada (StatsCan), the national labour market is facing “downward pressure” resulting from a wave of recent retirements among baby boomers (those born between 1955 and 1965). This has resulted in Canada’s […]

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A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:00:58 +0000

Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this index, including their overall score – 96.8, the second […]

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Get to know the PNP streams of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

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. About the AAIP Alberta’s provincial nomination program is called the Alberta Advantage […]

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Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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. On February 1, Alberta invited 400 Express Entry candidates to apply for the Alberta Express Entry […]

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Alberta releases new January PNP draw results

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:37:23 +0000

Alberta invited 350 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 18, its second draw of the year. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 346. Invited candidates may be eligible for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry stream. If they get the […]

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

Credit to Author: CIC News| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:48:49 +0000

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 […]

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