
Alberta conducted a targeted invitation round under the Alberta Express Entry Stream on March 6, 2025, issuing 13 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 53. This draw focused on candidates with experience in the aviation sector under the Priority Sector pathway, reflecting Alberta’s aim to address labor shortages in key industries.
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Key Highlights:
- Date: March 6, 2025
- Number of Invitations: 13
- Minimum CRS Score: 53
- Targeted Sector: Aviation (including pilots, aircraft maintenance, and air traffic controllers)
Alberta’s low CRS score requirement signals increased opportunities for skilled professionals, especially in high-demand industries like aviation.
Alberta’s Immigration Draws (February 4 – March 7, 2025)
Each draw issued invitations based on the eligibility criteria specific to different streams. The number of invitations and the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores varied across draws, reflecting the competitiveness of each stream.
Draw date | Worker stream, pathway, initiative or other focus and selection parameters | Minimum score of invited candidates | Number of invitations |
March 6, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 53 | 13 |
March 5, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway | 48 | 4 |
February 28, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 49 | 9 |
February 27, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 45 | 22 |
February 19, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 51 | 9 |
February 18, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 47 | 32 |
February 14, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream – Construction | 61 | 88 |
February 12, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 67 | 63 |
February 7, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 64 | 20 |
February 6, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 50 | 48 |
February 5, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 52 | 70 |
February 3, 2025 | Rural Renewal Stream | 68 | 190 |
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