Alberta Conducts Four Provincial Immigration Draws, Extends Invitations to

Alberta Conducts Four Provincial Immigration Draws, Extends Invitations to Over 1,100 Candidates

In the latest updates from the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), four draws were held from October 23 to 29, 2025, inviting over 1,100 candidates across various provincial immigration streams and initiatives.

Summary of the Draws

The following is a summary of the draws conducted during this period:

October 29, 2025: Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway; Minimum score: 46; Invitations issued: <10
October 28, 2025: Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction); Minimum score: 60; Invitations issued: 60
October 24, 2025: Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry; Minimum score: 42; Invitations issued: 142
October 23, 2025: Alberta Opportunity Stream; Minimum score: 60; Invitations issued: 900

Details of the Streams

The majority of invitations in this round (900) were granted through the Alberta Opportunity Stream for this provincial immigration. This specific stream targets temporary foreign workers who are employed full-time in Alberta and possess a qualifying job offer from an eligible local employer. The Dedicated Health Care Pathway is designed for individuals with offers in qualified health care professions. Furthermore, the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway serves candidates who have job offers from members of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police. This pathway was introduced to assist local police services in achieving their recruitment goals.

Additionally, the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors pathway focuses on professionals in the construction industry who have listed an eligible occupation in their Express Entry profiles and may have corresponding job offers.

Provincial Nomination Overview

In January 2025, the AAIP received a total of 4,875 provincial nomination allocations, which increased to 6,603 in September following a federal reassessment. As of now, Alberta has issued 5,137 nominations, leaving 1,466 slots available. Below are the latest figures for nominations across various streams:

Alberta Opportunity Stream: 3,656 allocations – 2,755 issued – 901 remaining (1,149 EOIs)
Rural Renewal Stream: 1,100 allocations – 970 issued – 130 remaining (3,311 EOIs)
Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 245 allocations – 228 issued – 175 remaining (580 EOIs)
Dedicated Health Care Pathways: 585 allocations – 487 issued – 98 remaining (1,330 EOIs)
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway: 291 allocations – 309 issued – 211 remaining (982 EOIs)
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway: 26 allocations – 17 issued – <10 remaining (90 EOIs)
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors: 660 allocations – 447 issued – 213 remaining (34,215 EOIs)
Entrepreneur Streams: 22 allocations – 20 issued – N/A

Conclusion

The recent provincial immigration draws in Alberta highlight significant opportunities for candidates eligible under various streams, particularly for those working in high-demand sectors. It remains crucial for prospective applicants to assess their eligibility and stay updated on immigration pathways to Canada.

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