AAIP in High Demand- Over 9,750 Nominations Received in 2024

Canadian province Alberta’s popular Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), i.e. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has received a total of 9,750 nominations for issuance to prospective immigrants. This nomination quota is set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for all provincial nominee programs and 2024 nominations allocated for the AAIP, reflects Alberta's growing need for skilled workers and entrepreneurs.

Breaking Down the nomination allocations for 2024

The AAIP offers various streams catering to different skillsets and backgrounds. Here's a breakdown of nominations issued across each stream in 2024:

• Alberta Opportunity Stream: This stream for existing Alberta workers seeking permanent residency garnered the most nominations (5,393), highlighting its role in retaining talent within the province.
• Express Entry Stream: Nearly 1,775 nominations were issued through this stream, which leverages the federal Express Entry system to attract skilled workers aligned with Alberta's economic needs.
  • Dedicated Healthcare Pathways: Over 200 nominations were issued for healthcare professionals, demonstrating Alberta's commitment to address workforce shortages in this vital sector.
  • Accelerated Tech Pathway: With 1,047 nominations, this stream reflects the province's focus on attracting skilled tech workers to fuel its growing innovation sector.
  • Other Initiatives: Priority sector draws, family connections, and in-demand occupations contributed to nearly 400 nominations, showcasing the program's adaptability to Alberta's diverse labour market needs.
• Entrepreneurship Streams: Interest in Alberta's entrepreneurial opportunities is evident with over 22 nominations issued across various entrepreneur streams.
• Rural Renewal and Tourism/hospitality stream: These streams together received over 2,500 nominations for the year 2024.

Find below the details of 2024 nominations issued and total nominations available per stream:

Looking Ahead in 2024

The AAIP has provided details on the total estimated nominations allocated for each stream in 2024. This information helps potential applicants understand application targets and plan their submissions. It's important to note that these allocations are subject to change based on economic needs and application volume.

The strong demand for AAIP nominations in 2024 underscores Alberta's attractiveness to skilled immigrants seeking to build a future in Canada. The program's diverse streams offer a pathway to permanent residency for individuals looking to contribute their talents and expertise to the province's ongoing growth and prosperity. With relatively low CRS score requirement (i.e. as low as just 300 point in some draws) in Alberta PNP- Express Entry stream draws, AAIP is going to be key Canada PR pathway in 2024.

If you wish to check your eligibility and apply for immigration to Alberta, Canada this year through AAIP, you may contact our Canada migration Expert on Toll-Free-Number- 78-18-000-777. Alternatively, you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar