Hi, I have come back to this forum after a long time. I heard there are recent changes to the AAIP and there is an allocation of 25% nominations for those with family ties in Alberta. Can anyone please explain to me what will be my chances if I apply, my current CRS score if 320 with siblings in Alberta. Thank you!
Alberta Express Entry Stream - Family Ties - AAIP - 21311
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So you say if you apply? You don’t have an EE profile selecting Alberta? It is also based on whether your NOC is selected too. So no one can tell you your chances. That 25% allocation has been place for all of 2023.
So that 25% is not applicable for 2024? I have ECA, only need to re-do IELTS which has expired. My NOC is 21311 which is in their list https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/lbr-aaip-tech-pathway-nocs-codes-list.pdf
For 2023, it was in place. Whether it is continued in 2024 has yet to be announced. So if your CRS score, NOC and family connection is all selected you will get invited.
Select Alberta in your EE profile. Draws are based on CRS score, NOC selected, family connections, job offer etc.
I don't have a job offer, only family connection will land me a nomination? I couldn't find people sharing their experiences for this stream.
Family connection alone will not get you a nomination. Your score and NOC must also be selected.
If we get a job offer from Alberta, then do we need an LMIA to apply under Alberta Express Entry stream with a job offer?
If a tech NOC, and your employer meets all eligibility requirements then LMIA not required.
21311 - Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) is my NOC, is it considered a tech NOC? also, how do I know if the employer is eligible since I will need to look for an employer, but no employer wants to go through LMIA process. Thanks in advance.
I am aware of this website. LMIA information is under "Accelerated Tech Pathway", and not under the "Family Connection". For the family connection sub-category, they have only mentioned legitimate job offer.
Not sure what more information you want that is not on the website. Nothing to do with family connection.
You may be invited to submit an application if:
- you meet the Minimum requirements of the Alberta Express Entry Stream set out above
- you are working full-time in Alberta under an employment contract or have a bona fide job offer for full-time employment based in Alberta (full-time is a minimum 30 hours per week), signed by you and your employer that:
- meets job offer and current employment contract requirements identified in the Assessment criteria, and:
- is in an occupation on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations(PDF, 135 KB)
- is for an Alberta employer whose primary business activities belong to the Alberta tech industry, as defined by the AAIP list of eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes (PDF, 190 KB)
- has a base monetary wage or salary that:
- meets provincial minimum wage, and
- meets or exceeds the requirements set out in your Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), or if you are LMIA exempt or do not have an LMIA, meets or exceeds the lowest starting wage for your occupation across all industries in Alberta
- Note: Non-wage compensation, including but not limited to compensation from company ownership, is not considered as part of the applicant’s base monetary wage or salary.
- meets job offer and current employment contract requirements identified in the Assessment criteria, and:
- you have valid immigration status (work permit or implied status), if you are working in Alberta for your Alberta employer at the time of AAIP application
- the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile is the same occupation as your current Alberta employment or job offer
- part-time, casual or seasonal employees, regardless of their working hours
- independent contractors or temporary agency workers
- employees who do not work in Alberta, such as those who work online from a location outside Alberta or who work at a premises outside of Alberta
It is recommended you keep your Express Entry profile up to date so that you remain eligible for consideration under the Accelerated Tech Pathway in the future.
Under Family Connection, there is a line which says "Priority may be given to candidates with a verifiable Alberta job offer from a legitimate, established and verifiable business in Alberta.", I was referring to this job offer if it requires an LMIA.