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Canada Immigration News: Are you a tech worker in search of IT Jobs in Canada? Well look no further!
On January 13, 2022, Alberta’s immigration minister, Tyler Shandro, announced that it would be adding a fast-tracked pathway for tech workers to immigrate to the province under its new Express Entry stream - Accelerated Tech Pathway.
“The faster we can fill these jobs with skilled and qualified workers, the stronger our overall recovery will be – and that helps all Albertans, no matter where they live or what they do. With our low taxes, amazing quality of life and reasonable cost of living, Alberta is already becoming a magnet for people seeking opportunity. We’re taking action to make Alberta even more attractive for tech workers.” - Tyler Shandro, Minister of Labour and Immigration
How to Apply Through The Accelerated Tech Pathway
Step 1: Check if you qualify for Express Entry
To apply through this new tech immigration programs you will need to ensure that you qualify for at least one of three Express Entry Programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program;
- Federal Skilled Trade Program; or
- Canadian Experience Class.
Step 2: Ensure that you have a valid job/job offer in Alberta
To apply through the new Accelerated Tech Pathway you will need a valid IT job in Alberta or a job offer from an eligible employer in the Alberta tech industry. Check to see if your employer is on the AINP list of eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes here. You’ll find the 38 eligible occupations listed below:
| Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program - Accelerated Tech Pathway | |
|---|---|
| (NOC) codes | Eligible Occupations |
| 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 |
Step 3: Check if you meet the Accelerated Tech Pathway Criteria
To apply through the new Accelerated Tech Pathway you will need to meet a few program requirements:
- have an active Express Entry profile in the federal Express Entry pool with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300;
- Qualify for at least 1 or more Express Entry programs;
- are working full-time in Alberta or have a full-time job offer in Alberta (minimum 30 hours per week):
- in an occupation on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations; and
- for an employer that is part of the Alberta tech industry as defined by the AINP list of eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes
- the primary occupation in your EE profile is the same occupation as your current Alberta employment or job offer
- salary must meet minimum wage requirements
- have a valid immigration status
- live in or intend to live and work in Alberta
Step 4: Create your Express Entry profile
To apply through the new Accelerated Tech Pathway you will need a valid Express Entry profile. The entire process can be done online and is free.
Step 5: Complete and submit your form
The Accelerated Tech Pathway form includes information regarding your job offer or employment in Alberta, as well as your federal Express Entry profile, so be sure to have your job offer letter on hand.
Factors that could reduce your chances of getting a Notification of Interest (NOI) letter
- your Express Entry profile expires in 5 months or less;
- your primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile:
- is on the list of High-wage and low-wage occupations in the province of Alberta set out on the online Government of Canada Refusal to Process a Labour Market Impact Assessment list
- is on the Alberta Opportunity Stream Ineligible Occupations list
- has a high volume of submissions across all AINP streams.
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