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Provincial Nominee Program

Alberta PNP streams

A nomination from Alberta adds 600 points to your CRS — more than every other factor on the grid combined.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream

Express Entry aligned · No job offer required

Typical threshold: Alberta publishes no threshold and says its selection priorities change without notice

  • · An Express Entry profile, generally with a CRS of at least 300.
  • · Strong preference for candidates with an Alberta job offer or a family connection.
  • · Alberta issues Notifications of Interest; you cannot apply directly.

Official stream page and current intake status

Common questions

How many CRS points is a Alberta nomination worth?
Une désignation provinciale ajoute 600 points à votre note du Système de classement global. C’est décisif pour presque tout le monde — mais des rondes du Programme des candidats des provinces ont eu une note minimale allant jusqu’à 902, de sorte qu’une note de base très faible peut tout de même ne pas suffire.
Peut-on présenter une demande à un volet Alberta sans offre d’emploi?
Oui — Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream n’en does pas, même si d’autres conditions s’appliquent.
What CRS score do PNP rounds cut off at?
Provincial-nominee rounds cut off far higher than general ones because everyone in them already has the 600-point nomination. The most recent, on 4 août 2026, cut off at CRS 768.
Caution: Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. This page was last checked on 2026-08-11 — confirm intake status with the province before acting.

Source: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream. Data current as of 2026-08-11. Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm with the province before acting.