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How to start the Alberta PNP process — do you apply for an LOI, or wait to be invited?

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Step-by-Step

There's no direct application form for an Alberta PNP invitation — it's an invitation-based system, not a request-based one.

Key point:
  1. Alberta (AINP) issues a Letter of Interest (LOI) to candidates already sitting in the federal Express Entry pool whose profile matches their current provincial needs (occupation, NOC skill type, sometimes Alberta connection).

  2. You cannot proactively apply for an LOI — it works the other way around: you create and maintain an Express Entry profile, and Alberta selects and reaches out to you if you fit their criteria at that time.


Practical first step: if you haven't already, create your Express Entry profile (this establishes your CRS score and NOC), then monitor Alberta's PNP updates for the streams and NOC lists they're currently prioritizing, since these change periodically.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Don't: Don't look for an application form for an Alberta LOI — there isn't one; it's invitation-only from the Express Entry pool.
  • Do: Make sure your Express Entry profile is complete and accurate, since that's what Alberta screens when selecting candidates.

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