AINP released the details of the provincial draw held on June 17, that invited a total of 187 express entry candidates for provincial nomination with the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score set at 300 points.
AINP invited express entry candidate through it’s “enhanced” stream – Alberta Express Entry stream. Through this stream, province is able to search for skilled candidates in the federal government’s express entry program. If an express entry candidate gets a provincial nomination certificate, they are awarded with 600 CRS points. These many points guarantee an ITA for Canada PR Visa.
The Corona virus has affected AINP operations. Currently, only Alberta applicants are invited for nomination.
With the measures in the place, AINP requires you to meet the following requirements to get a provincial nomination:
● Must be working in the province; even if working from home.
● Must have a work permit authorizing them to work their current job.
● Have a full-time job that meets the provincial minimum wage; exceed Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and must be work in an eligible occupation;
Applicants who worked full time before the coronavirus pandemic and those who work in a regulated profession who cannot meet permit requirements will have their application pending for 60 calendar days.