Overview

Requirements for receiving a Notification of Interest (NOI)

As mentioned previously, candidates are required to meet specific criteria in order to receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from the province. The minimum criteria that must be fulfilled are as follows:

1- Maintain an active Express Entry profile.

2- Demonstrate the intention to permanently reside in Alberta.

3- Support the province's economic development and diversification objectives.

4- Must achieve a minimum score of 300 points on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Furthermore, Alberta tends to prioritize candidates with one or more adaptability factors. To qualify, candidates must:

5- Possess work experience in an in-demand Alberta occupation or hold a valid job offer from an eligible provincial employer.

6- Have graduated from an educational institution in Alberta and possess a valid job offer.

7- Have family members who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in Alberta.

The six selection factors

To qualify for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) through the Express Entry program, candidates must meet the minimum requirement of 67 points on the point system. This system evaluates candidates based on their submitted credentials, and they can calculate their points using the AINP Points Calculator. The following factors are taken into account for awarding points:

• Language Skills
• Education
• Work Experience
• Age

• Arranged employment in Canada
• Adaptability

The following table shows the maximum attainable points for each factor:

Factors	Maximum Points Awarded
Language Skills	28
Education	25
Work Experience	15
Age	12
Arranged employment in Canada	10
Adaptability	10

1. Education

Education Level	Points Awarded
University degree at Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equal	25
University degree at Master's level or equal OR University level entry-to-practice professional degree (or equal)	23
Two or more Canadian post-secondary degrees or diplomas or equal (at least one must be for a program of at least three years)	22
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for the program of 3 years or longer, or equal	21
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for program of 2 years program, or equal	19
Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma for 1 year, or equal	15
Canadian high school diploma or equal	5

2. Work Experience

Experience (In Years)	Points Awarded
1 year (Minimum threshold)	9
2-3 years	11
4-5 years	13
6 years or more	15

3.Age

Age (In Years)	Points Awarded
18 - 35	12
36	11
37	10
38	9
39	8
40	7
41	6
42	5
43	4
44	3
45	2
46	1
47 and over	0

4. Arranged employment in Canada

Applicant	Points Awarded
Is currently working in Canada on an LMIA- based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered skilled (NOC type 0, A or B) The Work Permit is valid when a permanent residency application is made * and The Employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit	10
Is currently working in Canada on an LMIA- exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skill job offer to the applicant At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit	10
Does not hold a valid work permit and is not authorized to work in Canada A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA	10
Holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA	10

5. Adaptability

Factors	Points Awarded
PA previous work in Canada (minimum of 1 year in skilled occupation NOC type 0, A or B)	10
Relatives in Canada 18 years or more who are residing in Canada and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident	5
Accompanying spouse/partner's official language (CLB/NCLC 4)	5
A previous study in Canada	5
A previous study in Canada. accompanying spouse/partner	5
Previous work in Canada. accompanying spouse/partner	5
Arranged employment in Canada	5
Arranged employment in Canada	5
Language ability CLB 4 or above. accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0)	5

Factors considered in the processing of AINP applications

On average, the processing time for applications under AINP's Express Entry stream is typically 4 to 6 months. The factors taken into consideration during the processing of AINP applications include:

• Quality of the application, including completeness, eligibility, and absence of outdated information or documents.
• Labor market information relevant to the applicant's occupation.
• Volume of applications received by the AINP.
• Date of receipt of the application.