The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invites candidates to apply based on a combination of points score, Alberta labour market needs, application volumes, and available nominations. Points are evaluated twice—at invitation and application assessment—to ensure fairness. Candidates must meet all stream criteria, and points are awarded for education, regulated occupation certification, job offers (with extra points for rural jobs and tourism/hospitality sectors), work experience, and family connections in Alberta. The program emphasizes supporting rural economic development and maintaining a fair and transparent process.

• Candidates are invited based on points score, labour market needs, application volumes, and available AAIP nominations.
• Draws may focus on occupations or sectors in demand regardless of points score.
• Points are evaluated twice: at invitation and application assessment; discrepancies can lead to cancellation or decline.
• Education points are awarded for the highest credential only, based on recognized institutions and Educational Credential Assessments for foreign credentials.
• Points for regulated occupations require valid certification or licensing from designated Alberta authorities.
• Job offers must be permanent, full-time, and non-seasonal; extra points are available for jobs outside Calgary and Edmonton and for tourism and hospitality sector job offers.
• Work experience must be full-time, paid, and authorized if completed in Canada; no time limits apply.
• Family connection points require the family member to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Alberta, with eligible relations varying by application date.

• Draws may be conducted by occupation or sector demand regardless of points score.
• Updated eligible family members for claiming points depending on the date of Expression of Interest submission.
• Special measures for work permits related to 2024 wildfires between July 19, 2024, and November 30, 2024.

• Applicants to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Expression of Interest system.
• Foreign-educated candidates needing Educational Credential Assessments.
• Candidates with job offers in Alberta, especially outside Calgary and Edmonton or in tourism and hospitality sectors.
• Applicants with regulated occupation certifications or trade certificates recognized by Alberta authorities.
• Candidates claiming family connection points with eligible relatives residing in Alberta.

• Submit an Expression of Interest through the AAIP system.
• Ensure claimed points are accurate and supported by documentation.
• Meet all criteria for the specific stream or pathway of invitation.
• Provide valid Educational Credential Assessments for foreign credentials.
• Hold required certifications or licenses for regulated occupations or trades.
• Demonstrate a permanent, full-time, non-seasonal job offer in Alberta if applicable.
• Provide proof of family connections if claiming family points.

• Special work permit measures apply from July 19, 2024, to November 30, 2024.
• Family member eligibility for points changes after January 29, 2025.

• https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-answers-for-common-questions