Alberta PNP Issues
The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (Alberta PNP Issues) held its latest draw on April 2, 2024, issuing a total of 48 invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
The draw targeted candidates in the Alberta Express Entry Stream, a pathway that allows the province to select individuals from the federal Express Entry pool who meet Alberta’s labor market needs.
Overview of the draw:
- Draw Date: April 2, 2024
- Draw Criteria: Specialized Healthcare Pathway for Candidates with Alberta Job Offers, CRS Score of 300 and Higher
- Lowest CRS Score of Candidate Receiving a Notification of Interest (NOI) Letter: 303
Alberta- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) offers a specialized Dedicated Healthcare Pathway to address the province’s healthcare workforce needs. This targeted pathway allows international healthcare professionals to apply their qualifications and experience to support Alberta’s healthcare system.
Through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta can strategically recruit skilled healthcare talent, ensuring the healthcare system has the personnel required to provide comprehensive and efficient care. The pathway is a crucial component of Alberta’s immigration strategy, leveraging immigration to strengthen the provincial healthcare infrastructure.
Eligible health-care professions under this pathway, and the applicable regulatory organization responsible for proof of ability to practice in Alberta, include:
- Physicians – College of Physicians and Surgeon of Alberta (CPSA)
- Registered Nurses (RNs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs) – College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
- Physician Assistants – College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
- Occupational Therapist – Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
- Physiotherapist – College of Physiotherapist of Alberta (CPA)
- Clinical Social Worker – Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
- Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)
The Dedicated Healthcare Pathway is a crucial component of Alberta’s broader immigration strategy, leveraging immigration as a tool to strengthen the provincial healthcare infrastructure and position the province as an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking to contribute their skills and expertise. By providing this specialized pathway, Alberta demonstrates its commitment to supporting the healthcare sector and delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare services to its growing population.
