Dear future neighbour,
Alberta is stepping up its search for skilled workers this September, between September 2 and September 10, the province held seven separate draws sending out 1,376 invitations in just one week through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. The province focused on key areas like healthcare, farming, construction, and aviation showing a clear push to bring in people who can help fill jobs that are urgently needed across the province.
See below breakdown by Sector, Score, and Invitations
| Draw date | Stream | Number of invitations issued | Cut-off score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 30 | 50 |
| September 9, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 70 | 64 |
| September 8, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 121 | 61 |
| September 5, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 71 | 48 |
| September 4, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 891 | 56 |
| September 3, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 67 | 44 |
| September 2, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 126 | 49 |
What This Means for Workers and Applicants
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Focus on high-demand jobs
Alberta is making it clear that it needs workers in certain industries especially healthcare. This creates strong opportunities for people with training and experience in those areas. -
Lower score requirements
Some of the draws had relatively low score cut-offs, meaning applicants didn’t need very high ranking points to receive an invitation. This is good news for those who may not score high in the federal system but still have skills Alberta needs. -
Opportunities for current residents
The large draw through the Alberta Opportunity Stream shows the province also wants to keep workers who are already contributing to its economy.
Why Alberta Is Doing This
Alberta continues to face worker shortages in many essential industries. By inviting candidates through targeted draws, the province is making sure newcomers have the right skills to fill gaps quickly. With a nomination from Alberta, successful applicants can move closer to permanent residency in Canada, offering both stability for families and growth for the province’s workforce.
As of September 11, Alberta has released the following figures for these streams:
| Stream | 2025 nomination allocation | Nominations issued thus far | Nominations still to be issued (2025) | Number of EOIs in the candidate pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors | 405 | 348 | 57 | 4,619 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry) | 500 | 353 | 147 | 1,633 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 2,016 | 579 | 41,848 |
The AAIP has not broken down its nomination numbers by specific priority sectors within the Alberta Express Entry Stream. Likewise, the province has not separated figures for the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, instead combining nominations for both Express Entry and non-Express Entry candidates. Detailed data for these individual streams has not been made available.
For 2025, Alberta’s total AAIP nomination allocation stands at 4,875. By September 11, the province had already used 3,749 spaces, leaving 1,126 nominations still available for the remainder of the year. At the same time, Alberta reported that 1,768 applications were waiting to be processed, showing continued high demand for provincial nominations.
Need help with your Canadian immigration process?
The recent draws show Alberta’s proactive approach to immigration: Whether you are in healthcare, farming, construction, aviation, or already working in Alberta, now may be an excellent time to explore opportunities through the AAIP.
Do you need assistance with setting up an Express Entry or Provincial Nomination profile, preparing your application after receiving an Invitation to Apply, or simply want a professional review of your self-prepared application, we’re here to assist you.
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