The first draw in the August 2019 was significantly smaller than the previous draw, there are 35 NOIs sent out to Candidates with CRS scores as low as 352 on August 7, 2019.
On July 31, Alberta issued 319 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to select Express Entry candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores of 400 and above.
| Category | Aligned with EE? | Job Offer Required? | Recent update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Entry | Yes | No | August 7: 35 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 352 points or higher.
July 31: 319 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 400 points or higher. July 24: 220 candidates were invited with a minimum CRS score of 303 points or higher. |
| Opportunity Stream | No | Yes | August 13, 2019: Over 975 applications are in processing and AINP staff are assessing applications received before April 26, 2019. |
| Self-Employed Farmer | No | No | Remains open into 2019 |