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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…

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…

Alberta and British Columbia each issue over 100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination

CIC News Alberta and British Columbia each issue over 100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination Alberta and British Columbia released Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draw results this week. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to apply…

A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC and Alberta

CIC News A look at the latest PNP draw results in BC and Alberta Over the last week, BC and Alberta released the results of new Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these programs, interested candidates may be invited to…

British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws

CIC News British Columbia, Manitoba and Alberta hold PNP draws Last week, Manitoba held a special Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitation round for citizens of Ukraine, and British Columbia as well as Alberta released new draw results. Most Canadian provinces and territories (with the exception of Quebec and Nunavut) operate their own PNPs. Through these…

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…

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…