Last Updated:March 4, 2025
What is the Accelerated Tech Pathway?
This stream is for individuals who are registered in the Express Entry system and meet one of the following criteria: they are currently working in Alberta’s technology sector or have a valid job offer in the field, or they are employed in a specific eligible occupation with an Alberta-based company.
Eligible Occupations
Eligible Occupations for the Accelerated Tech Pathway:
00012
Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
10011
Human resources managers
10022
Advertising, marketing and public relations manager
10030
Telecommunication carriers manager
11200
Human resources professionals
11202
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
12101
Human resources and recruitment officers
20010
Engineering managers
20011
Architecture and science managers
20012
Computer and information systems managers
21210
Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
21211
Data scientists
21220
Cybersecurity specialists
21221
Business system specialists
21222
Information systems specialists
21233
Web designers
21223
Database analysts and data administrators
21231
Software engineers and designers
21230
Computer systems developers and programmers
21232
Software developers and programmers
21234
Web developers and programmers
21300
Civil engineers
21301
Mechanical engineers
21310
Electrical and electronics engineers
25
York University
21310
Electrical and electronics engineers
21311
Computer engineers *except software engineers and designers
22110
Biological technologists and technicians
22212
Drafting technologists and technicians
22220
Computer network and web technicians
22221
User support technicians
22222
Information systems testing technicians
22301
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
22302
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
22310
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
32120
Medical laboratory technologists
32129
Other medical technologists and technicians
33101
Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations
41402
Business development officers and market researchers and analysts
50011
Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
51120
Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
52120
Graphic designers and illustrators
60010
Corporate sales managers
72200
Electricians *except industrial and power system
72201
Industrial electricians
72205
Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
Eligibility requirements for the Accelerated Tech Pathway (Applicant side)
- You must meet the Express Entry requirements.
- The occupation listed in your Express Entry profile must contribute to Alberta’s economic growth.
- You must meet the eligibility requirements for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
- You must have the intention to live and work in Alberta.
- You must be currently employed full-time in Alberta or have a full-time job offer from an Alberta-based employer.
- The job must be in the same occupation as declared in the Express Entry profile.
- The occupation must be on the Accelerated Tech Pathway’s list of eligible jobs.
- You must have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300 in Express Entry.
Factors that increase your chances of selection:
You are more likely to receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) or priority consideration from the province in the following cases.
- You have a job offer in Alberta.
- You have graduated from a post-secondary institution in Canada.
- You have a parent, child, or sibling who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Alberta.
- French is your first language.
Caution: Ineligible applicants
- You are currently seeking refugee status with the federal government.
- You have already been nominated under another AAIP stream. *each applicant can receive only one AAIP nomination certificate
- You have previously applied to AINP and received a letter stating that you are ineligible to reapply due to misrepresentation or other violations.
Eligibility requirements for the Accelerated Tech Pathway (Employer side)
- Your employer must be a registered company in Alberta.
- Your employer must actively conduct business in Alberta.
- Your employer must ensure that the applicant does not hold 10% or more of the company’s voting shares.
- Your employer must provide continuous, salaried employment.
- Your employer must offer a full-time job (30 hours per week or more).
- Your employer must guarantee at least 12 months of employment.
- Your employer must ensure that the offered wage and benefits meet or exceed Alberta’s minimum standards.
- Your employer must confirm that the work location is within Alberta.
- Your employer must belong to Alberta’s high-tech sector, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and recognized under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
Eligible North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes for the Accelerated Tech Pathway
Eligible NAICS Codes for the Accelerated Tech Pathway
2211
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
3251
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
3254
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
3333
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
3341
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
3342
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
3343
Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
3344
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
3345
Navigational, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing
3346
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
3364
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
4173
Computer and Communications Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
5132
Software Publishers
5121
Motion Picture and Video Industries
5162
Media streaming distribution services, and other media networks and content providers
5173
Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carrier *except Satellite
5174
Satellite Telecommunications
5179
Other Telecommunications
5182
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
5192
Web search portals, libraries and archives, and all other information services
5413
Architectural, Engineering and Related Services
5414
Specialized Design Services
5415
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
5417
Scientific Research and Development Services
5419
Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
7115
Independent Artists, Writers and Performers
8112
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Application process for the Accelerated Tech Pathway
AAIP have introduced the Expression of Interest (EOI) system since September 30, 2024.：アルバータ州ノミネーションプログラムにEOI方式を導入【登録は2024年9月30日から開始】
01Register for Express Entry
You must meet the eligibility requirements for at least one of the following: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades. Once you meet the requirements, you need to create an online account and register your profile in Express Entry. Based on your profile registration, points will be calculated, and you will enter the Express Entry selection pool.
02Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) through the AAIP portal
Register your profile in the EOI online system on the AAIP portal. The information provided will be scored based on the EOI points grid. Once submitted, you will enter the selection pool, where selections will be made based on your score, the province’s labor market needs, and the number of available spots in each stream.
03Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Alberta
The AAIP processing office regularly conducts draws and issues ITAs to the highest-scoring applicants. Those who receive an ITA by email will also receive instructions for the next steps.
04Complete the AAIP online application
After receiving the ITA, applicants must complete the online application through the AAIP portal. The application fee is $840.
05Receive a Nomination Certificate from the province
After the AAIP processing office completes the assessment, the applicant will be notified of the outcome. If successful, the applicant will be “nominated.”
06Update your profile
You must update your Express Entry profile to reflect the nomination from the province. This will add 600 points to your profile.
07Receive an ITA from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
An ITA grants you the right to submit your permanent residence application. Once you receive the ITA, you can proceed with submitting your application for permanent residence. The immigration office conducts regular draws to select candidates with the highest scores from the pool. If you don’t receive an ITA, you will remain in the pool for up to one year.
08Apply for permanent residence to IRCC
After receiving an ITA, the applicant must submit their permanent residence application online to IRCC within 60 days.
09Review by IRCC
After the review is completed by IRCC, the applicant will receive a letter called the Confirmation of Permanent Resident (CoPR).
10Landing
Applicants from outside Canada will enter Canada with their Confirmation of Permanent Resident (CoPR). Applicants from within Canada can complete the landing process online.
11Receive your Permanent Resident (PR) card
Your PR card will be delivered to the designated address within Canada within a few months.
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