Alberta conducted multiple immigration draws in December 2024 under various pathways within the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
The province issued a total of 1,043 invitations over the course of the month.
Below is a summary of each December draw:
December 17, 2024
Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):
- Invitations issued: 14
- Minimum CRS score: 300
- Key criteria:
- Express Entry profile expiring May 31, 2025, or later.
- Job offer in a Dedicated Health Care Pathway-eligible occupation.
- CLB/NCLC 5 or higher.
- Eligibility to practice in Alberta’s regulated occupations.
December 16, 2024
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Construction Sector):
- Invitations issued: 110
- Minimum CRS score: 50
- Key criteria:
- Job offer for full-time employment in Alberta within the construction sector.
December 13, 2024
Alberta Opportunity Stream (Construction Sector):
- Invitations issued: 147
- Minimum CRS score: 50
- Key criteria:
- Work permit expiring November 15, 2024, or later.
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Law Enforcement Pathway):
- Invitations issued: 4
- Minimum CRS score: 300
- Key criteria:
- Job offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police employer.
Tourism and Hospitality Stream (Wildfire Policy):
- Invitations issued: 11
- Minimum CRS score: 60
- Key criteria:
- Reference to wildfire-related public policy on work permit.
December 12, 2024
Tourism and Hospitality Stream (LMIA-Based Permits):
- Invitations issued: 260
- Minimum CRS score: 65
- Key criteria:
- LMIA-based valid work permits.
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Priority Sectors – Health Care):
- Invitations issued: 11
- Minimum CRS score: 50
- Key criteria:
- Primary occupation in the health care sector.
December 11, 2024
Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry):
- Invitations issued: 8
- Minimum CRS score: 52
Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):
- Invitations issued: 11
- Minimum CRS score: 43
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Accelerated Tech Pathway):
- Invitations issued: 87
- Minimum CRS score: 59
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Construction Sector):
- Invitations issued: 39
- Minimum CRS score: 50
December 10, 2024
Alberta Express Entry Stream (Priority Sectors):
- Invitations issued: 262
- Minimum CRS score: 65
- Key criteria:
- Excludes occupations in business, finance, administration, and sales.
December 4, 2024
Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry):
- Invitations issued: 27
- Minimum CRS score: 47
Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry):
- Invitations issued: 52
- Minimum CRS score: 49
Key Insights
- Alberta issued 1,043 invitations across health care, construction, tourism, and tech sectors.
- The CRS score ranged from 43 to 300, reflecting Alberta’s focus on sector-specific needs and low CRS thresholds.
Alberta reached its nomination allocation of 9,750 for 2024, matching its 2023 allocation.
Last year, Alberta issued 10,029 nominations, utilizing a “federally authorized administration buffer” to go over its allocation.
Alberta Express Entry Draws
| Date |
Category |
Minimum score |
Invitations issued |
| 17-Dec-24 |
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry |
47 |
14 |
| 16-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream |
50 |
110 |
| 13-Dec-24 |
Alberta Opportunity Stream |
50 |
147 |
| 13-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway |
48 |
4 |
| 13-Dec-24 |
Tourism and Hospitality Stream |
60 |
11 |
| 12-Dec-24 |
Tourism and Hospitality Stream |
65 |
260 |
| 12-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors |
50 |
11 |
| 11-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors |
50 |
39 |
| 11-Dec-24 |
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry |
52 |
8 |
| 11-Dec-24 |
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry |
43 |
11 |
| 11-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway |
59 |
87 |
| 10-Dec-24 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors |
65 |
262 |
| 04-Dec-24 |
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry |
47 |
27 |
| 04-Dec-24 |
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry |
49 |
52 |
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