On August 9, 2023, Alberta updated the AAIP inventory. According to the new update, there were around:
- 1,176 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications,
- 405 Rural Renewal Stream applications,
- 295 Accelerated Tech Pathway applications,
- 196 Family Connection Stream applications, 147 applications from priority sectors, and
- less than ten applications under the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.
In addition, on August 3, 3023, the AAIP invited 201 candidates who scored 315 points under the Family Connection Stream.
This year, Alberta invited 2,270 candidates and issued 6,527 nomination certificates.
Overview of the updated AAIP inventory and 2023 Allocations
Alberta published the update considering updated AAIP inventory, Nomination certificate limits, and 2023 allocations by AAIP stream on August 9, 2023. The maximum number of nomination certificates that the AAIP may issue each year is determined by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 9750 nomination certificates will be issued through AAIP in 2023, allocated across Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways (subject to change throughout the year). In 2024 and 2025, it is anticipated that there will be modest increases to more than 10,000 nomination allocations annually.
These AAIP programs may change at any time without notice. They are determined in part by factor application volumes as well as how nomination allocations are predicted to be used in 2023.
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Alberta 2023 Allocations by AAIP stream
| 2023 summary of allocations |
Expected allocation |
| Non-Express Entry Streams – Allocations |
4,875 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream |
4,240 |
| Rural Renewal Stream |
630 |
| All (4) Entrepreneur streams |
5 |
| Express Entry Stream and Pathways – Allocations |
4,875 |
| Family Connection and Occupation in Demand |
1,219 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway |
1,219 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathway |
1,462 |
| Sector Priorities (that is, construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism) |
975 |
| Total allocations: |
9,750 |
In 2023, Alberta invited 2,270 candidates and issued 6,527 nomination certificates.
What are Alberta Applications processing times in 2023?
The following are the main factors taken into consideration when processing AAIP applications:
- completeness, eligibility, and the presence of outdated information or documents in the application.
- applications received in volume.
- the day the request was submitted.
- strategic priorities guided by data on the employment market and the growth of the economy.
- how many nomination certificates are still valid for the year
AAIP Application processing times are as follows:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream – Approximately 4 months.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway- Approximately 1 month.
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway- Approximately 1 month.
- Priority Sectors (construction, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism)- Approximately 2 months.
- Alberta Express Entry Stream (family connection and occupation in demand)- Approximately 3 months.
- Rural Renewal Stream – Approximately 2 months.
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