Dear future neighbour,
If you’ve been looking at Alberta as your path to Canadian permanent residence, this is good news. Between June 17 and June 29, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) ran six separate draws and handed out 1,037 invitations to apply. That’s a solid number for two weeks, and it tells you Alberta is actively looking for people right now especially in healthcare, aviation, tech, and tourism.
By June 30, Alberta had already run 56 selection rounds for the year. This isn’t a one-off; the province is moving fast, and understanding how these draws work could help you time your own application.
How the six draws broke down
| Draw date | Stream/Pathway | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 75 | 63 |
| June 24, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation & Skilled Trade) | 35 | 47 |
| June 22, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 46 | 64 |
| June 19, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 100 | 59 |
| June 18, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 61 | 71 |
| June 17, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 720 | 58 |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream carried the bulk of the invitations which about 69% of everything issued in this round. If you’re already working in Alberta on a valid work permit, this stream is worth watching closely, since it’s clearly the province’s biggest pathway for nominations.
Worth noting: the June 24 aviation draw was the first of its kind for Alberta this year. If you work in aviation, this could be a sign that more targeted draws are coming.
Where things stand with Alberta’s yearly allocation
Alberta gets a set number of nomination spaces from the federal government each year. As of June 30, the province had used 3,261 of its 6,403 allocated spaces for 2026.
| Stream/Pathway | 2026 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 1,692 | 1,733 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | 563 | 437 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 118 | 32 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 500 | 158 | 342 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 316 | 284 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | Fewer than 10 | N/A |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws/Initiatives | 600 | 326 | 274 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | 20 | 70 |
What this means if you’re still waiting
Alberta’s worker pool currently holds 37,497 expressions of interest, with nearly 63% sitting in the Alberta Opportunity Stream alone. Another 1,466 nomination applications are still in processing. So if you’ve submitted your profile and haven’t heard back yet, you’re not alone but the pace of draws suggests the province is steadily working through the backlog rather than letting it stall.
| Stream/Pathway | EOIs in the Pool | Applications Awaiting Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 23,557 | 644 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,848 | 69 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 3,679 | 12 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 1,384 | 33 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,163 | 183 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 60 | Fewer than 10 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws/Initiatives | 4,806 | 277 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | N/A | 248 |
(Entrepreneur streams aren’t counted in the EOI pool, since they follow a separate application process.)
Bottom line: Alberta is clearly prioritizing healthcare, aviation, and tech workers this year, with no signs of slowing down. If your occupation falls into one of these categories, your odds of an invitation may be better right now than they’ve been in a while.
Not Sure Which Alberta Stream Fits You? Let’s Find Out Together
With so many pathways, cutoff scores, and eligibility rules in play, it’s easy to feel unsure about where you stand or whether you even qualify. That’s exactly what we help people figure out every day. Whether you’re exploring Alberta’s provincial nomination streams, Express Entry, a work permit, a postgraduate work permit, spousal sponsorship, a visitor visa, a super visa, citizenship, or school admissions, we can help you map out a plan that fits your situation. Book a consultation with us today and let’s get you moving forward.