Dear future neighbour,
As of March 10, 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted several draws to invite candidates for permanent residency in Alberta. These draws target skilled workers and professionals who can contribute to the province’s economic growth.
These included invitations through the Alberta Express Entry, Opportunity Stream, Dedicated Health Care Pathway, and Law Enforcement Pathway. The number of invitations and minimum scores differed by stream.
| Draw Date | Worker Stream | Number of Invitations Issued | Minimum score of invited Candidates |
| February 7 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 20 | 64 |
| February 12 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 63 | 67 |
| February 14 | Alberta Opportunity Stream – Construction | 88 | 61 |
| February 18 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 32 | 47 |
| February 19 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 9 | 51 |
| February 27 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 22 | 45 |
| February 28 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 9 | 49 |
| March 5 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway | 4 | 48 |
2025 Nomination Allocation:
The AAIP has received an allocation of 4,875 nominations for 2025. The distribution across various streams is as follows:
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Alberta Opportunity Stream: 717 nominations issued, with 1,927 applications currently being processed.
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Rural Renewal Stream: 154 nominations issued, with 1,216 applications in process.
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Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 14 nominations issued, with 389 applications under review.
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Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (non-Express Entry): Fewer than 10 nominations issued, with 43 applications being assessed.
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Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (Express Entry): 45 nominations issued, with 45 applications in process.
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Alberta Express Entry Stream: 127 nominations issued, with 542 applications currently under assessment.
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Entrepreneur Streams: Fewer than 10 nominations issued, with 22 applications being evaluated.
The AAIP prioritizes applications that align with Alberta’s economic and labor market needs. Do you require assistance with securing a visitor visa for Canada, seeking professional aid in submitting a visa or work permit application, crafting an Expression of Interest, setting up an express entry or provincial nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an invitation to apply, or simply reviewing your self-prepared application? Schedule a consultation or reach out via email at info@eseumohimmigration.com