Alberta Accelerated Tech Program
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Accelerated Tech Pathway allows Alberta to provide a fast-track pathway to Canadian permanent residence (PR) for skilled tech professionals, who are currently working for or have a job offer with, an Alberta-based tech industry employer in an eligible tech occupation.
Program Features
- Only 300+ CRS Score required to qualify
- Fast & priority processing of applications
- Excellent Success Rate
- Easy qualifying criteria
ELIGIBLE OCCUPATIONS |
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0013 Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
0112 Human resources managers 0131 Telecommunication carriers manager 0211 Engineering managers 0212 Architecture and science managers 0213 Computer and information systems managers 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 0601 Corporate sales managers 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations 1121 Human resources professionals 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers 2131 Civil engineers 2132 Mechanical engineers 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants 2172 Database analysts and data administrators 2173 Software engineers and designers 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers 2175 Web designers and developers 2221 Biological technologists and technicians 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians 2281 Computer network technicians 2282 User support technicians 2283 Information systems testing technicians 3211 Medical laboratory technologists 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system) 7242 Industrial electricians 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers |
Eligibility Criteria:
In order to apply, candidates must:
- Have an eligible Express Entry profile (Must be valid for at least 5 months)
- Have a CRS score of at least 300
- Have an offer of employment in an eligible tech occupation, or from an Albertan employer
- Indicate the primary NOC code as the same as the Alberta job offer
How WWICS can assist you to Apply through the Accelerated Tech Pathway
WWICS has thousands of successful clients who are happily settled in Alberta and other provinces of Canada and working in their respective fields. However, as Canadian employers are struggling to fill vacancies because of the country’s severe shortage of skilled workers as 5M Canadians are set to retire by 2035, our clients and their employers seek assistance from WWICS through reference to fulfill their manpower needs. Therefore, we can assist you to connect with an Alberta-based tech industry employer.
Step-by-step process:
Step 1: Get a profile in the Express Entry system
Step 2: Have a valid job/job offer in Alberta from an eligible employer
Step 3: Check if you meet the Accelerated Tech Pathway Criteria
Step 5: Complete and submit your form
Step 6: AINP determines your eligibility and sends you an NOI to apply for a provincial nomination
Step 7: Apply for a provincial nomination
Step 8: Get a Provincial nomination from AINP – 600 additional CRS points in Express Entry
Step 9: Get an ITA under Express Entry
Step 10: Lodge your PR application with IRCC
(Applicant is also eligible to apply for a Work Permit while his/her PR application is in the process)
Step 11: Get Canada PR Visa
At WWICS, we house a team of expert consultants with years of experience in the field of global resettlement procedures. Our licensed immigration consultants will guide you through the entire immigration process, inform you about the Canadian work scenarios and help gain a fast-track provincial nomination for Canada PR from Alberta under the Accelerated Tech Pathway program.