Alberta Closes 2025 PNP Intake After Reaching Full Nomination Limit
Alberta has officially completed its Provincial Nominee Program intake for 2025, after issuing its final Invitations to Apply under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). With this, the province has now fully exhausted its annual nomination quota, signaling an end to new provincial nomination invitations for the remainder of the year.
The final invitations, released retroactively, were directed exclusively toward healthcare professionals, reinforcing Alberta’s continued focus on strengthening its healthcare workforce.
Final AAIP Draws of 2025
Alberta’s last two draws were held in late November and issued a combined 107 invitations under the Dedicated Health Care Pathways:
- November 21, 2025
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry
Invitations issued: 68
Minimum score: 49 - November 24, 2025
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry
Invitations issued: 39
Minimum score: 49
Following these draws, Alberta confirmed that it had reached its maximum 2025 nomination allocation, making further invitations unlikely until a new quota is announced.
Alberta’s 2025 Nomination Numbers Explained
Alberta began 2025 with 4,875 nomination spaces. Midway through the year, the province received an additional 1,728 nominations, bringing the total allocation to 6,603.
Despite this figure, Alberta ultimately issued 6,750 nominations, citing a small administrative overage under its Express Entry allocation approved by the federal government. The province’s official cap, however, is listed as 6,741 nominations.
How Alberta Distributed Its 2025 Nominations
Throughout the year, nominations were issued across multiple AAIP streams as follows:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: 3,712
- Rural Renewal Stream: 1,040
- Dedicated Health Care Pathways (combined): 563
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 294
- Alberta Express Entry Stream:
- Accelerated Tech Pathway: 452
- Law Enforcement Pathway: 23
- Priority sectors and other initiatives: 643
- Entrepreneur Streams: 23
In total, Alberta conducted 77 draws in 2025, the highest number among all Provincial Nominee Programs nationwide.
Draw Activity by Stream in 2025
Alberta’s draw activity varied significantly by stream:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: 12 draws
- Rural Renewal Stream: 2 draws
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry): 11 draws
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry): 11 draws
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 3 draws
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: 38 draws
While the Alberta Express Entry Stream accounted for the highest number of draws, the Alberta Opportunity Stream issued the largest share of total nominations.
Priority Sectors in Alberta’s Express Entry Stream
In 2025, Alberta prioritized candidates working in:
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Aviation
In addition, targeted pathways under the Express Entry stream included:
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Law Enforcement Pathway
Pending Applications and EOI Pool Status
As Alberta closes its 2025 nomination intake:
- 1,479 applications remain under processing, most under the Alberta Opportunity Stream
- 45,622 Expressions of Interest are currently in the selection pool, again largely tied to the Alberta Opportunity Stream
Alberta has not yet announced its 2026 nomination allocation or the sectors it will prioritize next year.
Key Program Changes Introduced in 2025
Several important changes were implemented throughout 2025 that reshaped the AAIP:
- Applicants must now respond to information requests through the AAIP portal instead of email
- Alberta withdrew from the federal policy supporting open work permits for prospective PNP candidates
- Family Connection and Occupation in Demand invitations under Express Entry were discontinued, though family connection points remain
- Application fees increased significantly across worker and farm streams
- Pearson Test of English Core became an accepted language test
- Rural Renewal Stream eligibility tightened, limiting access for low-skilled workers outside Alberta
Some of these changes will come into force on January 1, 2026.
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