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Alberta Immigration Points

This point system has six selection factors namely age, education, work experience, language ability, adaptability and arranged employment. Check out the Alberta Immigration Points Calculator 2022 that is based on Federal Skilled Worker Points table.

Following table mentions the six selection factors under which a candidate earns the Atlantic Immigrant Nominee Program points:

Selection Factors Points Allocated
Education Maximum 25 Points
Ability in English and/or French Maximum 28 Points
Work experience Maximum 15 points
Age Maximum 12 points
Arranged employment in Alberta Maximum 10 points
Adaptability Maximum 10 points
Total Maximum 100 points
Passing marks: 67 Points

The detail diversification of the Alberta Immigration points table is mentioned below:
The Alberta PNP Points Calculator 2024
FACTORS POINTS
Age 12 Points
Education 25 points
Work Experience 15 points
Language proficiency 28 points
Adaptability 10 points
Arranged Employment 10 points
Factor 1: Education

Level of Education Points
Doctoral Level 25
Master`s level or professional degree 23
2 or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential 22
3 year or longer post-secondary credential 21
2 year post-secondary credential 19
1 year post-secondary credential 15
Secondary school 5
Factor 2: Language Skills

Proficiency Level Points
First Official Language
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing Intermediate IELTS 6/6/6/6 4 pts/ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5 5 pts/ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing Advanced IELTS 7/8/7/7 6 pts/ability
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4/4.5/3.5/4 5 pts
Maximum 24
Second Official Language
Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5/5/4/5 4
Maximum 4
*Listening, reading, speaking, writing

Factor 3: Work Experience

Work Experience Points
1 year (Minimal threshold) 9
2 to 3 years 11
4 to 5 years 13
6 years or more 15

Factor 4: Age

Age of Applicant Points
18 to 35 12
36 11
37 10
38 9
39 8
40 7
41 6
42 5
43 4
44 3
45 2
46 1
47 and over 0

Factor 5: Arranged Employment

The Applicant And Points
Candidate is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered “skilled” (NOC 0, A, or B level). The work permit is valid when a permanent residency application is made*
and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant.
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to hold a validated work permit.
10
Candidate is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made* and
The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant.
*At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit.
10
Candidate does not hold a valid work permit and is not otherwise authorized to work in Canada. A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and
The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA
10
Candidates holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made;
A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and
The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA
10

Factor 6: Adaptability

Adaptability Points
PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC O, A, B) 10
Previous study in Canada 5
Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner 5
Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner 5
Arranged employment in Canada 5
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older 5
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4/4.5/3.5/4) 5