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Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; will launch stream for tourism and hospitality

CIC News Alberta pauses processing for Alberta Opportunity Stream applications; will launch stream for tourism and hospitality As of February 15, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has temporarily paused processing applications for the Alberta Opportunity Stream until further notice. The AAIP says the pause will give the province time to “address its current inventory…

A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home

CIC News A newcomer’s guide to making Calgary home Calgary, Alberta’s biggest city and home to over 1.6 million Canadians, is notable for being among the top 10 most livable cities (seventh) in the world according to the Global Livability Index 2023. Part of Calgary’s livability is highlighted by how the city ranked on this…

What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province

CIC News What the changes to Alberta’s healthcare delivery system mean for newcomers across the province Earlier this month, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the existing Alberta Health Services (AHS) system in the province will be divided into four separate entities in an effort to “improve access to care.” In a press conference at…

Alberta adds family relatives to eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry program

CIC News Alberta adds family relatives to eligibility criteria for the Alberta Express Entry program On January 18th, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), which functions as Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program, added having relatives in the province to their candidate selection criteria for the Alberta Express Entry stream (managed under the AAIP). Discover if You…

Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18

CIC News Canada’s PNP draw results from March 14 to 18 This past week, three Canadian provinces held Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws, inviting candidates to take the next step toward permanent residence. Most Canadian provinces and territories (except for Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Provincial officials who manange these programs invite interested candidates…

Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results

CIC News Alberta immigration: New PNP name, programs, and draw results On February 16, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province’s immigration department would be changing its name and adding two new immigration programs. Two days later, Alberta announced its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results from earlier this month. On February 1, Alberta invited…

Alberta releases details of first PNP draw in 2022

CIC News Alberta releases details of first PNP draw in 2022 Alberta invited 250 Express Entry candidates to apply for a provincial nomination on January 5. The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) invited candidates who had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of at least 327. Invited candidates may be eligible for a provincial nomination under the Alberta Express Entry…

Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers

CIC News Alberta creates new immigration program for tech workers Alberta is introducing a new fast-track immigration program for tech workers. Alberta’s immigration minister, Tyler Shandro, announced the Accelerated Tech Pathway on January 13. The province had already began accepting applications to the new program in December. In order to be eligible, tech professionals need…

An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for September 2021

CIC News An overview of Canada’s PNP immigration results for September 2021 Canada’s Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) issued nearly 6,500 invitations to apply for provincial nomination during the month of September. Nearly every Canadian province and territory, except Quebec and Nunavut, operates its own Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Having their own immigration programs allows provincial…

Alberta holds two PNP draws in last week of August

CIC News Alberta holds two PNP draws in last week of August Alberta has released the details for two of its biggest draws of the year. On August 23, the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) held its largest draw to date, with 450 invitations to Express Entry candidates. Invited candidates needed Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores…