How many CRS points is a nomination from Alberta worth?

A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score. It is decisive for almost everyone — though provincial-nominee rounds have cut as high as 902, so a very low base score can still fall short.

Can you apply to a PNP stream in Alberta without a job offer?

Yes — Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream does not require one, though other conditions apply.

What CRS score do PNP rounds cut off at?

Provincial-nominee rounds cut off far higher than general ones because everyone in them already has the 600-point nomination. The most recent, on 14 September 2026, cut off at CRS 734.

Provincial Nominee Program

Alberta PNP streams

A nomination adds 600 points — half of the 1,200-point grid, and as much as every other factor put together. For most people below the general cutoff, it is the realistic route.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream

Express Entry aligned · No job offer required

Typical threshold: Alberta publishes no threshold and says its selection priorities change without notice

· An Express Entry profile, generally with a CRS of at least 300.
· Strong preference for candidates with an Alberta job offer or a family connection.
· Alberta issues Notifications of Interest; you cannot apply directly.

Official stream page and current intake status

Common questions

How many CRS points is a nomination from Alberta worth?: A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your Comprehensive Ranking System score. It is decisive for almost everyone — though provincial-nominee rounds have cut as high as 902, so a very low base score can still fall short.
Can you apply to a PNP stream in Alberta without a job offer?: Yes — Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream does not require one, though other conditions apply.
What CRS score do PNP rounds cut off at?: Provincial-nominee rounds cut off far higher than general ones because everyone in them already has the 600-point nomination. The most recent, on 14 September 2026, cut off at CRS 734.

Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. This page was last checked on 11 August 2026 — confirm intake status with the province before acting.

Source: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program — Express Entry stream. Data current as of 11 August 2026. Streams open and close without notice and thresholds move. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm with the province before acting.