Last Updated:July 26, 2026
What is the Law Enforcement Pathway?
This stream is designed for individuals who have created an Express Entry profile and received a valid job offer from a member organization (police service) of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP).
Eligible Occupations
The eligible occupations for the Law Enforcement Pathway are as follows:
List of Eligible Occupations (3 occupations in total)
40040
Commissioned (management) police officers and related occupations in public protection services
41310
Police investigators and other investigative occupations
42100
Police officers (except commissioned)
Law Enforcement Pathway Stream Requirements (Applicant)
Express Entry Requirements
- Have an active Express Entry profile
- Meet the criteria for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class
- Have a minimum CRS score of 300 in Express Entry
Occupation and Job Offer
- Your primary occupation in Express Entry must match your current work in Alberta or the job offer from an Alberta employer
- The occupation must be an eligible occupation under the Law Enforcement Pathway
Intention to Live in Alberta
You must intend to live and work in Alberta.
Law Enforcement Pathway Stream Requirements (Employer)
- The company’s head office and actual business operations must be located in Alberta
- Must offer the applicant a full-time, paid position in their current occupation for a minimum of 12 continuous months
- The work location (company facility) where the applicant will work must be located in Alberta (home offices and virtual offices are not eligible)
- Must have been operating the business in Alberta for at least 2 years prior to application
- Must provide proof that the applicant holds a valid work permit, or if the applicant is not currently working in Alberta, proof of recruitment efforts to hire Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Must show a minimum gross revenue of $400,000 on the most recent business tax return
- Must employ at least 3 full-time (or equivalent) employees in Alberta
- Independent contractors are not included
- Two part-time employees working a combined total of at least 30 hours per week can be counted as one full-time employee
※If the employer cannot meet the minimum employee count (3 or more) or revenue requirements, AAIP support is still possible, but the number of nominations will be limited.
Law Enforcement Pathway Application Process
The application method changed on September 30, 2024, with the introduction of the EOI system: Introduction of EOI System to Alberta Advantage Immigration Program [Registration starts September 30, 2024]
01Register with Express Entry
You must meet the criteria for at least one of the federal programs: Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades. Once eligible, submit an Express Entry profile. Your profile score will be calculated, placing you in the Express Entry candidate pool.
02Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via AAIP Portal
Register your profile in the EOI online system on the AAIP portal. The information provided is scored based on the EOI points grid. Once registered, you enter the selection pool, where candidates are selected based on score, provincial labor market needs, and stream quotas. A non-refundable fee of $135 is required for registration.
03Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Alberta
The AAIP processing office conducts regular draws, issuing ITAs to top-ranking candidates. Candidates who receive an ITA via email will also be provided with instructions on how to submit their application.
04Submit Online Application to AAIP
After receiving an ITA, applicants must complete and submit their online application through the AAIP portal. The application fee is $1,500.
05Receive Provincial Nomination
Once the AAIP processing office completes the assessment of your application, the decision will be communicated to you. An approved application results in receiving a provincial nomination certificate.
06Update Your Express Entry Profile
Upon receiving a nomination, you will be notified in the IRCC Express Entry system to accept the provincial nomination. Accepting it adds 600 points to your CRS score.
07Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR from IRCC
An ITA from IRCC grants you the right to submit a formal application for Permanent Residence. IRCC holds regular draws to invite top-scoring candidates from the Express Entry pool. If you do not receive an ITA, your profile remains active in the pool for up to 1 year.
08Submit PR Application to IRCC
Once you receive an ITA from Express Entry (under a provincial nominee stream draw), you must submit your online PR application (Provincial Nominee Class) through your Express Entry account within 60 calendar days.
09Application Processing by IRCC
Once your PR application is submitted and approved by IRCC, a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) document will be issued to complete the PR application processing.
10Landing
Upon PR approval, applicants inside Canada can download their CoPR online (virtual landing) and officially gain PR status. Applicants outside Canada must follow the process to receive physical CoPR documents and arrive in Canada before the visa expiration date.
11Receive PR Card
Within a few months after landing, your physical PR card will be delivered to your designated mailing address in Canada.
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