Alberta Holds Five Provincial Immigration Draws – Invites 202 Candidates Across Key Sectors
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continues its proactive approach to addressing labour shortages and supporting the province’s economic growth. Between October 8 and October 21, 2025, Alberta conducted five separate provincial immigration draws, inviting a total of 202 skilled candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
Focus on Alberta’s Economic Priorities
The draws targeted candidates in priority sectors including technology, healthcare, aviation, and agriculture, reflecting Alberta’s ongoing efforts to fill crucial roles across its expanding industries.
Summary of the Latest Draws (October 8–21, 2025)
| Date | Stream | Invitations Issued | Cut-Off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 89 | 60 |
| October 16, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 13 | 46 |
| October 15, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 10 | 67 |
| October 10, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry) | 41 | 45 |
| October 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 46 | 52 |
The largest number of invitations came from the Accelerated Tech Pathway on October 21, highlighting the strong demand for skilled professionals in Alberta’s rapidly evolving technology sector.
AAIP’s 2025 Progress and Sectoral Focus
So far in 2025, Alberta has held:
- 8 draws under the Accelerated Tech Pathway
- 5 draws under Priority Sectors (Aviation)
- 6 draws under Priority Sectors (Agriculture)
- 10 draws under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry)
- 10 draws under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)
Altogether, the province has completed 69 draws this year, emphasizing Alberta’s strong commitment to meeting labour demands in priority fields such as construction, healthcare, agriculture, and aviation.
Nomination Figures for 2025
Initially, Alberta was allocated 4,875 nomination slots for 2025. However, the federal government granted an additional 1,528 nominations, increasing the total to 6,403.
As of October 21, 2025, the province has issued 4,689 nominations, leaving 1,714 spaces still available for qualified candidates.
| Stream | 2025 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining | EOIs in Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,356 | 2,544 | 812 | 36,778 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,100 | 877 | 233 | 4,024 |
| Tourism & Hospitality Stream | 245 | 212 | 33 | 5,689 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 810 | 438 | 372 | 1,402 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 291 | 170 | 121 | 2,621 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 26 | 16 | 10 | 105 |
| Priority Sectors & Other Initiatives | 553 | 412 | 141 | 4,444 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 22 | 20 | 2 | N/A |
Pathways Under the Alberta Express Entry Stream
The AAIP continues to accept candidates through three key Express Entry pathways:
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Law Enforcement Pathway
These pathways enable skilled workers to receive a provincial nomination, significantly increasing their chances of obtaining permanent residence in Canada.
For a consultation about Immigration options, reach out to the CAD IMMIGRATION today!
