| Category/Stream | Aligned with EE? | Job Offer Required? | Recent update | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Entry | Yes | No | Sept 30: 275 candidates invited with CRS scores as low as 300 points. Sept 28: Approximately 375 expressions of interest (candidates) remain in the pool. | Open (candidates must receive invitation before applying) Due to COVID-19, only issuing NOIs to candidates in Alberta COVID-19 special measure: This stream will only issue nominations to candidates residing in Alberta. |
| Opportunity Stream | No | Yes | Oct 12: Approximately 600 applications are queued for processing and AINP staff are assessing applications received before Aug 6, 2021 | Open |
| International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream | No | No | Oct 27, 2020: Launched as a brand new PNP stream. | Open |
| Foreign Graduate Start-up Visa | No | No | Jan 28, 2021: Launched as a brand new PNP stream. | Open (accepting EOIs) |
| Self-Employed Farmer | No | No | Remains open into 2021 | Open |
