Alberta Holds First PNP Draws of 2025
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued its first Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations of 2025, targeting candidates based on their professional skills, experience, and ties to Alberta.
Additionally, New Brunswick has shared updates on application processing for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) following the recent reopening of its immigration streams.
Provincial Immigration Results (February 3 – 14, 2025)
Alberta
The AAIP has retroactively released details on its first three PNP draws of 2025, held between February 3 and 6. These draws targeted candidates under the Rural Renewal Stream and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (both Express Entry-aligned and non-Express Entry).
| Date | Stream | Cut-off Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2025 | Rural Renewal Stream | 68 | 190 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 52 | 70 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry) | 50 | 48 |
Note: The Dedicated Health Care Pathway has both an Express Entry-aligned intake and a non-Express Entry intake. Candidates who do not qualify for the Alberta Express Entry stream but meet all other eligibility requirements can apply through the non-Express Entry pathway.
New Brunswick: Processing and ITA Updates
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has provided updates on invitation timelines and application processing following technical difficulties with its Expression of Interest (EOI) portal.
- Scheduled ITA Draws: The NBPNP will begin issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in March 2025, and is currently reviewing EOIs submitted through its system.
- Portal Issues: The Immigration New Brunswick (INB) portal has faced performance challenges due to an unusually high volume of traffic. IT teams are actively working to resolve these issues.
- Skilled Worker Stream Update: The province clarified that applications under the Skilled Worker Stream are not processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Candidates should review updated eligibility criteria, including National Occupation Classification (NOC) code restrictions, before submitting an EOI.
EOIs submitted through the INB portal remain valid for up to 365 days from the date of submission.
Key Takeaways
- Alberta issued its first PNP invitations of 2025, focusing on rural renewal and healthcare occupations.
- New Brunswick will begin issuing ITAs in March, following technical difficulties with its EOI portal.
- Candidates should stay updated on eligibility requirements to ensure their applications meet the latest program criteria.
These updates highlight ongoing developments in Canada’s provincial immigration programs, offering new opportunities for eligible candidates.
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