In a bid to attract skilled immigrants and bolster its workforce, the province of Alberta has conducted several draws through its Express Entry-aligned immigration stream, resulting in a substantial number of candidates receiving Notification of Interest (NOI) letters. The draws, which took place throughout the month of August, targeted individuals with specific skills and job offers in priority sectors, as well as those with family connections and primary occupations in demand.
The draws were held on August 22, 16, 15, 3, and 1, with varying criteria for eligibility. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of the lowest-ranked candidates who received NOI letters differed across the draws, reflecting the province’s desire to accommodate a range of skill levels and occupations.
| Date of draw | Number of Notification of Interest letters sent | Draw parameters | Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of lowest ranked candidate who received a Notification of Interest letter |
| August 22, 2023 | 89 | Priority sector – Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 303 |
| August 16, 2023 | 300 | Priority sector – Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 408 |
| August 15, 2023 | 14 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 326 |
| August 3, 2023 | 201 | Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 | 315 |
| August 1, 2023 | 32 | Priority sector – Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 322 |
| August 1, 2023 | 11 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 317 |
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