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The Alberta EE category allows the Government of Alberta to select a specified number of qualified candidates from the EE system. Applicants with strong ties to Alberta or who can contribute to the government’s economic and regional diversity are eligible to apply; international students who have graduated from Canadian higher education institutions may also apply under this category.

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Selected candidates are contacted directly by the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, and candidates are invited to submit applications only.

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Application Requirements

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• The account is active in the federated EE pool;
  
• The account is active in the federated EE pool;
  
• are pursuing a career that supports Alberta’s economic and diverse development;
  
• CRS score of at least 300
  

The following factors may increase the likelihood that an applicant will receive an invitation:

• Alberta work offer and/or work experience;
  
• Graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution;
  
• have relatives living in Alberta: parent, child, brother or sister;
  
• French is the first language.

Applicants may be less likely to receive an invitation if:

• EE accounts will expire in five months or less;
  
• Your current occupation is on the Alberta Opportunity Immigrant Disqualified Occupation List;
  
• The occupation currently engaged in has more places to submit in AINP immigration applications.

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Application RequirementsTech Careers Fast Track

Under the Alberta EE category, if the applicant is currently working for or holds a job offer from an Alberta technology industry employer in an eligible skilled occupation, his application may be expedited, and the applicant’s The occupation must be on the Alberta Technology Industry Pilot Occupation List.

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Application procedure:

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1. Get an offer from an Alberta employer;
   
2. Apply for LMIA (2-3 months);
   
3. Enter the EE pool to wait for an invitation, and submit a work permit application at the same time;
   
4. The work permit is approved, and the landing job (3 months);
   
5. Provincial nominee is invited to submit a provincial nomination application;
   
6. Provincial nomination approved (2-3 months);
   
7. Apply for PR (6-9 months).

Note: Applicants of the Tech Career Acceleration Pathway believe that they meet the application conditions and must first fill out the Tech Industry Pilot form. This form includes the applicant’s job offer in Alberta and relevant information about the job, as well as the applicant’s EE pool. personal information. The AAIP will review the information on the form and determine whether the applicant meets the minimum application requirements. If the minimum application requirements are met, the AAIP will send an email inviting applicants to submit an application.

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List of Tech Occupations in Alberta

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