The AINP regularly reviews available candidates in the federal Express Entry pool. Based on available profile information in the portal, the AINP draws to select candidates from the pool, inviting them to submit a completed application to the AINP. Information on Alberta Express Entry Stream Notification of Interest factors is included on the eligibility page.
| Date of draw | Number of Notification of Interest (NOI) Letters sent | CRS score of lowest ranked candidate who received a NOI letter |
|---|---|---|
| January 08, 2020 | 50 | 406 |
| January 28, 2021 | 100 | 360 |
Application volumes and processing
Approximate volumes and assessment dates for each AINP stream/category are provided below.
“Assessing” means an AINP officer has been assigned a file to make an assessment and decision on eligibility.
Applications received after the date stated below have not yet been assigned to an officer for assessment.
The most common factors considered in AINP application processing include:
- application quality (completeness, eligibility, outdated application information/documents)
- labour market information
- volume of applications received
- the date the application was received
Read the AINP terms and conditions for each stream, for more information on AINP application processing.
Alberta Opportunity Stream
| AINP Stream/Category/Industry | Number of Applications in the queue (approximate) | The AINP is assessing applications received before (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | Approximately 2,600 | July 2, 2020 |
Employer-Driven Stream
The AINP is no longer accepting applications under this stream. All applications received under this stream have been assessed and received a decision. This includes applications under the following categories/industries:
- Food and beverage processing industry
- Food services industry (Pilot project)
- Hotel and lodging industry
- International graduate category
- Long-haul trucking industry
- Manufacturing industry
- Skilled worker category
Strategic Recruitment Stream
The AINP is no longer accepting application under this stream. All applications received under this stream have been assessed and received a decision. This includes applications under the following categories:
- Compulsory and optional trades category
- Engineering occupations category
- Post-graduate worker category
Self-Employed Farmer Stream
The AINP works closely with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AAF) to assess the eligibility of applicants under this stream. Processing times are not available.
Application volumes by occupation
The AINP has a high volume of applications and Alberta Express Entry submissions in the following occupations. These submissions may take longer to process.
6311 – Food service supervisors
6211 – Retail sales supervisors
6322 – Cooks
7511 – Transport truck drivers
1241 – Administrative assistants
4214 – Early childhood educators and assistants
0621 – Retail and wholesale trade managers
0631 – Restaurant and food service managers
1311 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
1221 – Administrative officers
