Alberta Invites Over 1,300 Candidates in September 2025 Immigration Draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has had a record-breaking month, issuing more than 1,300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in just the first 10 days of September.
A total of seven draws were conducted between September 2–10, 2025, targeting candidates across priority sectors such as healthcare, construction, agriculture, and aviation, as well as those applying through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
Breakdown of September 2025 Draws
| Date | Stream | Invitations Issued | Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 10, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector (Aviation) | 30 | 50 |
| Sept 9, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector (Health Care) | 70 | 64 |
| Sept 8, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector (Construction) | 121 | 61 |
| Sept 5, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector (Agriculture) | 71 | 48 |
| Sept 4, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 891 | 56 |
| Sept 3, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry) | 67 | 44 |
| Sept 2, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 126 | 49 |
| Total | All Streams | 1,376 | — |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream led the way, with 891 invitations in a single draw on Sept 4, making it the largest of the month.
2025 Provincial Nomination Progress
| Stream | 2025 Allocation | Nominations Issued (as of Sept 11) | Remaining Spaces | EOIs in Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors | 405 | 348 | 57 | 4,619 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry + Non-Express Entry) | 500 | 353 | 147 | 1,633 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 2,016 | 579 | 41,848 |
| Total | 4,875 | 3,749 | 1,126 | 48,100+ |
- Alberta has already issued 3,749 nominations in 2025.
- The province still has 1,126 spaces left for the year.
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream remains the most in-demand, with nearly 42,000 EOIs in the system.
Priority Sectors for Alberta Express Entry
Alberta is targeting applicants in high-demand occupations, including:
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Aviation
The province also continues to prioritize candidates through its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, the Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the Law Enforcement Pathway.
Key Highlights
- Alberta issued 1,376 ITAs in just nine days (Sept 2–10, 2025).
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream dominated with 891 invitations in one draw.
- Healthcare remains a top priority, with dedicated Express Entry and Non-Express Entry draws.
- Alberta has used 77% of its 2025 nomination allocation.
- Over 48,000 EOIs remain in the selection pool, highlighting strong demand.
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