Alberta EOI - Anyone Successfully Nominated by AAIP Using Lower ECA + LOE?

[liahabellera]

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to see if others have done something similar.

I submitted my Alberta Worker EOI and used a lower WES ECA, even though I also have an IQAS ECA for the same credential. I chose WES because it assessed my foreign education as a 2-year diploma, which allowed me to claim Alberta education points (I completed a diploma in Alberta and hold a PGWP).

• IQAS assessed it as a Bachelor’s degree
• WES assessed it as a 2-year diploma
• I also completed a diploma at an Alberta institution and hold a PGWP.
• Based on the AAIP points grid, using WES allows me to claim:
  • 4 points for diploma
  • 10 points for Alberta education

I was invited this month, and I submitted my full AAIP application. I included a Letter of Explanation (LOE) where I was fully transparent, stating that I have both ECAs, explaining why I chose WES for AAIP, and clarifying that I also have IQAS. My goal was to avoid any misinterpretation and show that I’m being honest and strategic.

Has anyone else used this approach and received a nomination? Did AAIP accept your LOE and ECA choice without issue? Would love to hear your experiences or advice!

Any insights, experiences, or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!