On January 17, 2023 – Alberta PNP (Provincial Nominee Program) officially known as Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) updated the information and numbers on their official website.
There was no Alberta Express Entry draw for 4 months after July 2022. This was because Alberta issued all the 6,500 nomination certificates allocated by IRCC for 2022.
However, AAIP updated that they held one draw on December 8, 2022 inviting 129 Express Entry profiles having CRS cut off score 305 and above.
AAIP Stream
Number of applications in the queue (approximate)
The AAIP is assessing applications received before (approximate)
These applications are treated as an Expression of Interest and are not reviewed based on date of submission. Accelerated Tech Pathway applications are priority processed.
High Volume Alberta PNP Applications by occupation
The AAIP has a high amount of applications in the worker streams listed below. The applications with these occupations may take more time for processing.
Canada immigration backlog finally drops below 1 million as per latest available official IRCC data. Backlog reduces for citizenship & temporary residence files
Most Canada immigration and visa programs require a police clearance certificate commonly known as PCC. Check out PCC requirements and where to get it from.
January 17 – BC PNP Draw (British Columbia PNP) invited more than 190 applicants for permanent residency (PR) under 5 different categories. Details inside.
IRCC hopes to significantly reduce or eliminate visitor visa backlog with “Aggressive Actions.” Announcement could be made within days as per internal sources.
A letter of invitation is required to apply for a Canada visitor visa. Check out the full list of information that must be included on the letter of invitation
January 13 OINP (Ontario PNP) Draw invited 1,252 Express Entry profiles conferring 600 points making it definite to receive in the next Express Entry draw.
Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon moved to Canada in 2010 on a study visa. She navigated through the ups and downs of her student life and gained her permanent residency in 2015. Today, she is a proud Canadian citizen residing in Calgary, Alberta. She is mother of 2 beautiful daughters and making her difference through writing and guidance at INC - Immigration News Canada.