Alberta is one of the strongest provinces economically and having organisations that are leading in the fields of Information Technology (IT) and IT enables Services (ITeS). At the same time, Alberta is facing shortage of efficient and talented tech workers that made the Canadian employers to hire ideal IT professionals form outside Canada. The growing demand of efficient tech professionals resulted into upgrading a new immigration stream in early 2022, which is known as Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway. The Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway is an ideal gateway for tech professionals having valid Express Entry profile as well as an authentic job offer letter or job offer in organisations related to IT or ITeS based in Alberta. Interested tech applicants, who are right and ideal fit for IT profiles (positions) can also apply for provincial nomination in Alberta that will also credit them extra points on Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scale for hassle-free and fast immigration to Canada.
The Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway is designed under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) – a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) managed by Alberta.
Announced on January 13, 2022, the Accelerated Tech Pathway was upgraded after the provincial authorities started accepting visa applications for new tech program in December 2021. This stream is helping both – tech professionals migrating from other countries to Alberta as well as Canadian organisations and employers to resolve the manpower issue in local IT industries. Moreover, a strong manpower is required, particularly in tech industry, to build long-lasting tech solutions as well as to strengthen economy.
This stream facilitates Canada immigration for tech professionals having valid Express Entry profile.
Interested applicants from IT industry must have relevant work experience in one of the eligible tech occupations or in-demand jobs mentioned under the AAIP in National Occupational Classification (NOC) list. Also, eligible applicants having a valid job offer letter or job offer issued by organisations or employers based in Alberta can apply under Accelerated Tech Pathway stream.
Interested tech professionals having relevant work experience in any occupations can apply to secure job offer letter or job offer for Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway. It is important to note that the job offer letter or job offer can be issued only by employers and tech organisations based in Alberta. Further, the valid job offer letter or job offer should mention all credentials of the employer and employee (foreign worker) as well as relevant details of the employment or job. This document shows that the job offer letter or job offer is authentic and certainly facilitates Canada immigration.
Other important aspect under Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway is that the job done by the applicant should be regular, full-time and paid work in nature. Applicants having valid Express Entry profile can mention primary NOC or Alberta job offer to gain extra 600 CRS points in their Express Entry profiles and receive Invitation to Apply is least possible duration. It ensures securing Permanent Residence status of Canada in hassle-free manner.
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The NOC codes mentioned below shows urgent requirements of professionals in occupations or in-demand jobs in Alberta. In fact, eligible applicants are sought by many IT organisations for these in-demand jobs –
NOC codes – List of In-demand Jobs in Tech Industry
➡ 21222 – Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
➡ 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
➡ 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers
➡ 21230 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
➡ 21233 and 21234 – Web Designers and Developers
➡ 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
➡ 22220 – Computer Network Technicians
➡ 22221 – User Support Technicians
➡ 22222 – Information Systems Testing Technicians
➡ 20012 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
➡ 52120 – Graphic Designers and Illustrators
NOC codes – List of In-demand non-tech Jobs in Alberta
➨ 10011 – Human resources managers
➨ 11200 – Human resources professionals
➨ 12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers
➨ 60010 – Corporate sales managers
➨ 41402 – Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
➨ 11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
➨ 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)
➨ 00012 – Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
It is important to note that AINP ensures that applicants fulfil all eligibility criteria for Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway. The eligible applicants will receive an email invitation to apply for Alberta provincial nomination. Without this invitation from provincial authorities, applicants cannot use nomination under AINP streams.
However, the AINP email or communication is not a guarantee of having Permanent Residence status of Canada. It simple enhances chances of applicants’ selection in Express Entry pool. That’s why fulfilling all eligibility criteria after understanding them is very important for interested tech applicants. The Canada PR is only granted after detailed assessment of Express Entry profiles by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).Any wrong or incomplete information may result into further delay in processing and sometimes may lead to ban applicants from reapplying for Canada immigration for up to next five years.
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