Expressions of Interest Required for New Foreign Workers in Alberta

As of September 30, 2024, candidates must submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) if they are interested in receiving an invitation to apply to one of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program’s (AAIP’s) worker streams. There is no fee to submit a Worker EOI.

What to Expect
  • Candidates must self-declare information about themselves through an online Worker EOI form in the AAIP portal.
  • Each Worker EOI will be scored and ranked using the Worker EOI points grid.
  • Candidates who successfully submit a Worker EOI will be placed into the Worker Stream pool to be considered for selection.
  • The AAIP will conduct ongoing draws from the Worker Stream pool for specific worker streams and pathways. The AAIP will select and invite candidates from the Worker Stream pool based on candidate EOI score rankings and provincial labour market needs and priorities, available AAIP nominations, and application levels.
  • Individuals who are selected will receive an invitation to apply by email.

It is important to note that while the new system is now available, the AAIP will not conduct draws from the Worker Stream pool until mid or late October 2024.

Background

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program is an economic immigration program that nominates people for permanent residence in Alberta. Nominees must have skills to fill job shortages or be planning to buy or start a business in Alberta. They must also be able to provide for their families.

Those who are nominated through the program may apply for permanent residence status together with their spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IIRC) manages applications for permanent residence. The federal government also makes final decisions on these applications.

The AAIP has four streams for foreign workers and four streams for entrepreneurs.

Erickson Insights & Analysis

Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.