Immigration to Alberta for Healthcare Professionals

The Dedicated Health Care Pathway of Alberta's provincial program allows candidates who have found work in the healthcare sector to obtain permanent residency.

Requirements

To be eligible for immigration through the healthcare professionals stream, candidates must meet several requirements. Applications can be submitted through one of two options—Express Entry or Non-Express Entry.

For the Express Entry route, you need to:

• have an active profile in the Express Entry system;
• meet the minimum criteria for one of the three federal programs:
  • Federal Skilled Worker Program;
  • Canadian Experience Class;
  • Federal Skilled Trades Program;
• score at least 300 points in the Express Entry system;
• have one of the eligible occupations;
• receive a job offer in Alberta in the healthcare sector;
• meet the requirements for obtaining a license to work in your profession;
• intend to live and work in Alberta and express your interest in choosing the province as your permanent place of residence.

For the Non-Express Entry route, you need to:

• have one of the eligible occupations;
• receive a job offer in Alberta in the healthcare sector;
• intend to live and work in Alberta and express your interest in choosing the province as your permanent place of residence;
• demonstrate English or French language proficiency of at least CLB 5 in each skill or sufficient language skills to obtain a license.

The Non-Express Entry option is available if you have a job offer in healthcare in Alberta but don't qualify for the Alberta Express Entry Stream. However, you should consult with your employer in advance. If you choose the Non-Express Entry option, you'll apply for permanent residency through the Provincial Nominee Program: Non-Express Entry system.

Eligible Occupations

Under this stream, Alberta sends invitations to candidates with the following occupations:

• Physicians;
• Registered Nurses;
• Licensed Practical Nurses;
• Nurse Practitioners;
• Physician Assistants;
• Occupational Therapists;
• Physiotherapists;
• Clinical Social Workers;
• Psychologists.

Profiles of candidates with other healthcare occupations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in immigrating to Alberta cannot apply directly for permanent residency through the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway. Provincial representatives review candidate profiles from the Express Entry pool and send notifications of interest to suitable applicants. For the Non-Express Entry option, candidates should fill out a form on the website and wait for further instructions.

To learn about other streams of Alberta's provincial program, check out the article "Immigration to Alberta—Canada's Provincial Program".

Immigration Assistance

Canada has a vast array of immigration programs, and choosing the right one can be challenging. To fully understand all the program details and requirements, we recommend consulting a licensed immigration consultant. Book a consultation to get all the necessary information and help in developing an immigration strategy to Canada that suits your unique case.