Alberta has made an announcement about a new Express Entry draw which is related to Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The draw was announced on April 14, and the results have been announced on April 27.
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The draw has invited 250 candidates, and the minimum score of the draw is 356. The score was 31 points higher than the previous draw. The important requirement for the Alberta Express Entry is that immigrants should be willing to live and work in Alberta to support the economic and labor needs of the province.
Highlights
- 250 candidates invited through Alberta Express Entry
- The minimum score is 356
- The draw was held on April 14 and results were announced on April 27
Details of the draw
The table below will show the details of the draw:
| Draw Date | NOI Letters Sent | CRS Score of Lowest-Ranked Candidate |
| 14-Apr-22 | 250 | 356 |
| 22-Mar-22 | 350 | 325 |
| 08-Mar-22 | 350 | 318 |
| 01-Feb-22 | 400 | 340 |
| 18-Jan-22 | 350 | 346 |
| 05-Jan-22 | 250 | 327 |
In 2021, Alberta reached the nomination limit of 6,250, but there is no announcement for 2022. Alberta also has 775 applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream and 775 applications for Expression of Interest. All these applications are available in the Alberta Express Entry pool.
Occupations for which the applications have been received
The table below will show up the occupations for which the applications have been received.
| Job Code | Occupation |
| 1241 | Administrative assistants |
| 1221 | Administrative officers |
| 4214 | Early childhood educators and assistants |
| 0621 | Retail and wholesale trade managers |
| 1311 | Accounting technicians and bookkeepers |
Requirements of Alberta Express Entry draw
The candidates should have an active Express Entry profile.
- The candidate has to show interest of living and working in Alberta.
- The occupation must support the economic and labor needs of Alberta.
- The Comprehensive Ranking Score should be 300 points.
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