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Alberta PNP points calculator

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) uses a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) system. Unlike other provinces with fixed monthly draws, Alberta uses a more fluid scoring grid (max 100+ points) and heavily prioritizes candidates already working in the province or those in "priority sectors.

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Alberta Worker EOI Points Grid (2026)

This grid is used to rank candidates for the Alberta Opportunity Stream and the Alberta Express Entry Stream.

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A. Core Human Capital (Max 42 Points)

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Factor                              Criteria                                                                                         Max Points

Education                      PhD (12), Master’s (10), Bachelor’s (7), Trade               12

                                           Cert (7).       

Education Location   Completed in Alberta (+10).                                                10

                                           Completed in other part of Canada (+6).

Language                       CLB 6+ (10), CLB 5 (5), CLB 4 (2).                                      10

                                           Bonus for Bilingualism (+10).

Age                                   21–34 (10 pts), 35–49 (8 pts), 18–20 (5 pts).                   10

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B. Alberta Work Experience & Job Offer (Max 41+ Points)

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Factor                              Criteria                                                                                         Max Points

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Total Experience         12+ months anywhere (11 pts), 6–11 months (7 pts). 11

Alberta Experience     6+ months working in Alberta.                                          10

Job Offer                        Valid permanent, full-time Alberta job offer.               10

Regulated Trade          Holding a valid Alberta Qualification/                            10

                                            Trade Certificate.

Rural Bonus                   Job offer is outside Calgary/Edmonton CMA.            5

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C. Family Connection

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  • Relative in Alberta: You receive points if a parent, child, or sibling is a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident living in Alberta.

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Priority Sector Advantage

Even with a lower score, you may be invited if you work in a Priority Sector. Alberta conducts targeted draws for these categories, often with significantly lower cut-off scores:

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  • Healthcare: Dedicated pathways for doctors, nurses, and aides (Recent cut-off: 45–61).

  • Technology: Through the Accelerated Tech Pathway (Recent cut-off: 63).

  • Skilled Trades: Construction, agriculture, aviation, and manufacturing.

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Alberta Express Entry Stream

If you have an active Express Entry profile, you do not need to calculate these points manually. Alberta will "find" you in the federal pool if:

  1. Your CRS score is at least 300.

  2. Your primary occupation supports Alberta's economic diversification.

  3. You have stated a strong interest in settling in Alberta.

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