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AAIP Express Entry Stream — Alberta PNP
Alberta's Express Entry-aligned PNP stream for federal Express Entry candidates with target NOCs and a connection to Alberta. Nomination adds +600 CRS to the federal profile.
What is AAIP Express Entry?
The AAIP Express Entry Stream is Alberta's Express Entry-aligned PNP — for candidates already in the federal Express Entry pool whom Alberta wants to nominate. Selection criteria periodically updated based on Alberta's economic priorities.
Eligibility
Typical criteria:
- Active federal Express Entry profile
- Target NOC in Alberta's priority occupations (often tech, healthcare, trades, energy)
- Sufficient federal CRS (varies by intake period; AAIP can target lower-CRS candidates)
- Connection to Alberta preferred but not always required (Calgary/Edmonton work experience, education, family)
Process
- Be in federal Express Entry pool
- AAIP reviews profiles and proactively invites or accepts EOIs through Arrima-equivalent portal
- Receive AAIP invitation; submit nomination application within deadline
- Receive nomination → +600 CRS
- Federal ITA → eAPR → COPR
Application fee
AAIP application fee: CAD 500 — among the lowest PNP fees in Canada.
Why AAIP Express Entry
- Lower application fee than OINP (CAD 1,500-2,000) or BC PNP (CAD 1,750)
- Strong tech sector (Calgary tech scene) + energy + healthcare
- Lower cost of living than Toronto/Vancouver
- Settle in Alberta — Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge
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