Dear future neighbour,
Alberta just sent out a very clear signal about who it wants and if you work in healthcare, manufacturing, or agriculture, your name might be on that list.
Between June 5 and June 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) ran seven separate draws and sent out a total of 743 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. That’s nearly 750 people who got one step closer to Canadian permanent residence, all within a ten-day window.
The draws covered:
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream
- The Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (both Express Entry and non-Express Entry routes)
- The Rural Renewal Stream, and
- The Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Priority Sectors pathway, which specifically targeted healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing workers.
The biggest share of invitations which was about 62%, went through the Alberta Opportunity Stream alone. See below breakdown of each draw:
| Draw Date | Stream/Pathway | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing) | 56 | 50 |
| June 12, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 37 | 52 |
| June 11, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Healthcare) | 50 | 63 |
| June 10, 2026 | Rural Renewal Stream | 54 | 51 |
| June 9, 2026 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – non-Express Entry | 35 | 45 |
| June 8, 2026 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – Express Entry | 49 | 60 |
| June 5, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 462 | 50 |
These draws aren’t random; they align directly with what Alberta declared as its top priorities for 2026: healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and rural community growth. The healthcare and agriculture Priority Sector draws in mid-June were each the third of their kind this year, which shows Alberta is consistently investing in these sectors.
By June 15, Alberta had already conducted 50 selection rounds in 2026 and issued over 8,400 invitations to apply for provincial nomination since the year began.
How many nomination spots are left?
Alberta’s federal nomination allocation for 2026 stands at 6,403 spots. As of June 16, the province had used 2,869 of those, leaving 3,534 still available. Here’s how the remaining slots break down by stream:
| Stream/Pathway | 2026 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 1,526 | 1,899 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | 533 | 467 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 114 | 36 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathways (EE + non-EE) | 500 | 131 | 369 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 292 | 308 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws | 600 | 249 | 351 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | 19 | 71 |
There’s still meaningful space available across multiple streams, which means the window is open. The Tourism and Hospitality Stream, for instance, only has 36 slots remaining out of its 150 allocation.
On the expressions of interest side, Alberta currently holds 38,353 worker profiles in its pool, with over 63% sitting in the Alberta Opportunity Stream alone. There are also 1,536 nomination applications currently awaiting processing.
Your Path to Alberta Could Be Closer Than You Think: Let’s Discuss
Whether you’re a nurse, a factory worker, a farm supervisor, or someone exploring what Canadian permanent residence could look like for your family, Alberta’s immigration program is actively making room for people like you. Navigating the right stream, understanding the score requirements, and submitting a strong application can make all the difference between being invited and being overlooked.
At Ese Umoh Immigration, we help you figure out exactly where you stand and what to do next. Our services cover Express Entry, provincial nomination, work permits, postgraduate work permits, spousal sponsorship, visitor visas, super visas, citizenship applications, school admissions, and more. Book a consultation today and let’s talk through your options: