Alberta PNP to adopt NOC Version 2021 on 16 November 2022 along with other PNPs

Alberta has confirmed adopting the new NOC version 2021 this year on 16 November for its PNP, i.e. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Since the introduction of new NOC version, several PNPs (Provincial Nominee Programs) of Canada have announced to adopt it. Find out more.

NOC Version 2021

On November 16, 2022, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRRC) will adopt the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system for federal Express Entry Immigration system. Saskatchewan has also announced to implement the same on starting November 2022. The province of Alberta will further release updates on how NOC 2021 will affect our the AAIP in the coming weeks.

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The NOC (National Occupational Classification) of Canada is the categorization of occupations designed mainly for use in statistical programs. The NOC is crucial for Canada immigration process as both federal and provincial governments of Canada use it to handle Skilled Migration programs and Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Currently,  IRCC use NOC 2016 version to assess the eligibility for skilled worker immigration programs. Now, new NOC 2021 Version 1.0 initiate a new 5-digit hierarchical structure, in comparison of the 4-digit hierarchical structure in the previous versions of the classification. The NOC 2021 introduces A TEER system, which has six categories: TEER category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)

The AAIP is one of the easiest pathways to get the provincial nomination for Canadian PR Visa. It invites the candidates with CRS score as low as just 300 points. Currently, the AAIP has not shared any Alberta PNP draw results after 29 July 2022.

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