A member asked whether Alberta's PNP requires a separate application filed directly on Alberta's official website, or whether creating an Express Entry profile and selecting Alberta is enough.
What the thread clarified:- You don't need a separate application on Alberta's website just to be considered — create a single Express Entry profile and select all provinces (or Alberta specifically). This makes your profile visible to Alberta for potential nomination.
- Alberta has historically accepted candidates with CRS scores as low as roughly 350+, making it a relatively accessible provincial option compared to some other provinces' higher thresholds — though this can change over time and by NOC.
- Once nominated, a separate formal application process does follow through Alberta's own portal — the initial visibility/interest step happens through Express Entry, but the actual nomination application itself is handled provincially after you're selected.
The practical takeaway: your single Express Entry profile (set to all provinces or specifically Alberta) is what makes you eligible for Alberta's attention — you don't need a separate upfront application, though a formal provincial application process kicks in once you're actually nominated.