WHATSAPP
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) allows the province of Alberta to increase its annual intake figures to about 10,000. The intake target in 2022 was 6,500 nominations. But with the increased immigration intake targets, Alberta will now look to welcome:
- 9,750 nominations in 2023.
- 10,140 nominations in 2024
- 10,849 nominations in 2025
All these nominations will be made under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The invited candidates will receive a provincial nomination and will be able to expedite their chances of obtaining Canadian permanent residence (PR).
“Alberta needs more immigrants. We need them to help grow our communities, address labor shortages in key sectors and help continue Alberta’s economic success,” said Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Trade, Immigration, and Multiculturalism.
The overwhelming rise in annual intake follows Canada’s plan to boost the popularity of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) among foreign skilled migrants.
Since October 2022, Alberta has opened up numerous new pathways and established priority processing mechanisms in an effort to attract more skilled immigrants.
While the Prairie province added 120,000 new jobs since the start of 2021, there are still about 74,140 positions currently available. Furthermore, the province faces a severe shortage of local talent to take up skilled jobs.
Alberta’s increased immigration intake targets will support the growing vacancies in the province. They are expected to bring new skills and experience that will help facilitate major industries such as Healthcare, Construction, Technology, Agriculture, and Tourism, among others.
Take this free assessment online to determine your eligibility.
Which NOCs are Currently in Demand in Alberta?
Researchers have compiled a list of high, medium, or lower-demand occupations in Alberta over the next 3 years. Let’s take a look at the top 9 highest-demanding NOCs in Alberta:
- Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses – NOC 3012
- Retail and wholesale trade managers – NOC 0621
- Restaurant and food service managers – NOC 0631
- Construction managers – NOC 0711
- Accounting and related clerks – NOC 1431
- Administrative officers – NOC 1221
- User support technicians – NOC 2282
- Hairstylists and barbers – NOC 6341
- Chefs – NOC 6321
Please visit this link to find out more than 500+ NOCs currently in demand in Alberta.
Apply for Alberta Advantage Immigration Program with CanApprove
Each program has its own eligibility criteria, and depending on what country you are coming from, different document requirements. At CanApprove, you can avail yourself of quality Canada immigration services and seek personalized assistance from our qualified consultants.
CanApprove is a certified immigration consultant by the College of Immigration, and Citizenship Canada (CICC). We offer the best Canada Immigration services in Dubai with a proven track record. Our standard Canada immigration services support package includes
- free assessment and pre-screening,
- full documentation assistance,
- review on rejections and appeal guidance,
- training for embassy interviews,
- post-landing services like accommodation & more.
We take immense pride in helping thousands of immigration candidates achieve their dream of immigration abroad in the last two decades and still counting.
Book your free appointment with us today and get started!
