{"id":2676,"date":"2025-05-26T09:47:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=2676"},"modified":"2025-05-26T09:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:47:52","slug":"alberta-issues-158-invitations-in-two-provincial-immigration-draws-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cadimmigration.com\/?p=2676","title":{"rendered":"Alberta Issues 158 Invitations in Two Provincial Immigration Draws This May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alberta continues to move forward with its immigration goals for 2025. Through the <strong>Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)<\/strong>, the province recently conducted <strong>two separate draws<\/strong>, inviting a total of <strong>158 candidates<\/strong> to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The draws were held on <strong>May 13 and May 15<\/strong>, targeting two different immigration pathways: the <strong>Alberta Opportunity Stream<\/strong> and the <strong>Tourism and Hospitality Stream<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"> Breakdown of the Latest AAIP Draws<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Draw Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Immigration Stream<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Invitations Issued<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Minimum Cut-Off Score<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>May 15<\/td><td>Tourism and Hospitality Stream<\/td><td>33<\/td><td>72<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 13<\/td><td>Alberta Opportunity Stream<\/td><td>125<\/td><td>76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>158<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Tourism and Hospitality Stream: Targeted Labour Support<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This was <strong>only the second time in 2025<\/strong> that Alberta has issued invitations under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream. Launched in <strong>2024<\/strong>, the stream was created to <strong>support employers in the hospitality sector<\/strong> who are facing labour shortages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>minimum of six months of continuous employment<\/strong> with an approved Alberta tourism or hospitality employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>valid full-time job offer<\/strong> in the sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting <strong>language and education requirements<\/strong> set by the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stream is proving vital for <strong>retaining essential workers<\/strong> in roles such as hotel staff, restaurant workers, and front-line service professionals across Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Alberta Opportunity Stream: Broader Workforce Demand<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The May 13 draw under the <strong>Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)<\/strong> invited <strong>125 candidates<\/strong> with a <strong>minimum score of 76<\/strong>. This is the <strong>second general draw<\/strong> under AOS in 2025, following earlier rounds that targeted specialized fields like <strong>aviation and construction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This stream caters to a wider range of occupations and continues to play a central role in Alberta&#8217;s workforce development strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">2025 AAIP Allocation &amp; Current Pool Status<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alberta has been allocated <strong>4,875 nomination spaces for 2025<\/strong>. So far, <strong>2,077 nominations have been issued<\/strong>, indicating that the province is <strong>on track with its immigration targets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current Program Status:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Stream<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>2025 Allocation<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Spaces Remaining<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>EOIs in Pool<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tourism and Hospitality<\/td><td>245<\/td><td>122<\/td><td>5,755<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alberta Opportunity Stream<\/td><td>2,592<\/td><td>1,376<\/td><td>37,934<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who received invitations in either draw can now submit their <strong>full provincial nomination application<\/strong>. A successful nomination greatly strengthens their chances of obtaining <strong>Canadian permanent residence<\/strong> through the federal immigration system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Final Thoughts<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Alberta navigates its 2025 immigration targets, it continues to strategically focus on <strong>labour market needs<\/strong> and <strong>retaining skilled talent<\/strong> across essential industries. These draws are not only a sign of continued provincial support for immigration but also a reminder for aspiring candidates to <strong>stay up-to-date<\/strong> with program changes and prepare their profiles accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those already in the pool, maintaining a strong Expression of Interest (EOI) and fulfilling eligibility requirements remains critical.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-medium-font-size\">For a <strong> consultation<\/strong> about Immigration options, reach out to the <strong>CAD IMMIGRATION <\/strong>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cadimmigration\/profilecard\/?igsh=aWYzamtvMzlvZHUy\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@cad_immigration?_t=8rYlOtSiktj&amp;_r=1\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(317deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TIKTOK<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/cad-immigration\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#fffffa;background:linear-gradient(42deg,rgb(135,9,53) 0%,rgb(179,22,22) 100%)\">LINKEDIN<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alberta continues to move forward with its immigration goals for 2025. 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