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Alberta has launched a new fast-track immigration program for those who have work experience in technology-related occupations. The Accelerated Tech Pathway, launched on January 13, exclusively targets Express Entry candidates who are eligible under the Alberta Express Entry stream. The province had already started accepting applications for the new program in December.
Under the Pathway, those candidates who have a job offer from Alberta in an in-demand tech industry occupation can become permanent residents in the province within just six months. Along with priority processing, the candidates will also receive a letter of support from the Government of Alberta if they require a work permit.
Alberta’s technology sectors is growing in a fast pace and in the past few years since 2012, it has witnessed a growth of 233%. The province currently has more than 3000 tech companies, as per the data from the Alberta Enterprise Corporation.
How to apply under Accelerated Tech Pathway
The first and foremost requirement to apply under Accelerated Tech Pathway is to be eligible under the Alberta Express Entry stream. For that, you need to create an Express Entry profile. Then you need to fill out an online form for the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program(AINP). In the form, you will have to share information about your Express Entry profile and your tech job in Alberta.
You must already have received a job offer from an Alberta employer or should be working in an Alberta-based company in an eligible occupation. The following occupations are considered to be eligible under this Stream, which are:
| Occupation | NOC code |
| Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
|
0013 |
| Human resources managers | 0112
|
| Telecommunication carriers manager
|
0131 |
| Engineering managers
|
0211 |
| Architecture and science managers | 0212
|
| Computer and information systems managers | 0213 |
| Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts | 0512
|
| Corporate sales managers | 0601
|
| Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1123
|
| Human resources professionals
|
1121 |
| Human resources and recruitment officers
|
1223 |
| Civil engineers | 2131
|
| Mechanical engineers | 2132
|
| Electrical and electronics engineers | 2133 |
| Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) | 2147
|
| Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries | 2161 |
| Information systems analysts and consultants
|
2171 |
| Database analysts and data administrators | 2172 |
| Software engineers and designers | 2173
|
| Computer programmers and interactive media developers | 2174
|
| Web designers and developers | 2175
|
| Biological technologists and technicians | 2221
|
| Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians | 2232
|
| Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians | 2233 |
| Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 2241 |
| Drafting technologists and technicians | 2253 |
| Computer network technicians | 2281 |
| User support technicians | 2282 |
| Information systems testing technicians | 2283 |
| Medical laboratory technologists | 3211 |
| Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists’ assistants | 3212 |
| Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) | 3219 |
| Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants | 4163 |
| Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations | 5131 |
| Graphic designers and illustrators | 5241 |
| Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 7241 |
| Industrial electricians | 7242 |
| Telecommunications installation and repair workers | 7246 |
The candidates will not be able to apply directly under this Stream. Instead, they must receive an invitation from Alberta to apply for provincial nomination. Once they submit the application, Alberta will offer them a nomination within 30 days, if found eligible. They will receive 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score points. They will also receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in a subsequent federal Express Entry draw.
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