Alberta Holds Three Provincial Immigration Draws, Issues Over 1,300 Invitations

Vikrant Gungash
Oct 14
4 min read

By Vikrant Singh, October 14, 2025

Alberta is ramping up its efforts to attract skilled workers in 2025. In the span of just one week, the province conducted three major immigration draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting 1,324 candidates to apply for provincial nomination — including professionals in tech, construction, and other in-demand sectors.

One of these draws, held on October 1, 2025, marked Alberta’s second-largest draw of the year.

Summary of Recent Alberta Immigration Draws

Between October 1 and October 7, 2025, Alberta issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under three streams:

Date	Stream	Invitations	Cut-off Score
October 7, 2025	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)	91	60
October 3, 2025	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway	230	52
October 1, 2025	Alberta Opportunity Stream	1,003	61

As seen in recent trends, the Alberta Opportunity Stream once again accounted for the largest number of invitations.

Alberta’s Growing Immigration Opportunities in 2025

So far this year, Alberta has conducted:

6 draws under the Priority Sectors (Construction) stream
7 draws under the Accelerated Tech Pathway
10 draws under the Alberta Opportunity Stream

Each stream targets different candidate profiles:

Alberta Opportunity Stream: Designed for temporary foreign workers already employed full-time in Alberta with a qualifying job offer from an eligible employer.
Accelerated Tech Pathway (Express Entry): Tailored for skilled tech professionals working in Alberta or with a valid job offer in an eligible tech occupation.
Priority Sectors – Construction (Express Entry): For professionals listing an eligible construction occupation as their primary occupation in Express Entry, and who may have a job offer in Alberta.

Note: Candidates applying under the Express Entry–aligned streams must still meet the federal Express Entry requirements.

More Nomination Spaces Open for 2025

On September 9, 2025, Alberta received 1,528 additional nomination spots under the AAIP, boosting its total allocation for the year from 4,875 to 6,403.

This expansion strengthens Alberta’s capacity to address labour shortages and support its growing economy — particularly in key industries such as construction, technology, health care, and tourism.

Updated Nomination Distribution After September 9

Stream	Original Allocation	New Allocation
Alberta Opportunity Stream	2,592	3,356
Rural Renewal Stream	950	1,100
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	245	245
Dedicated Health Care Pathways	500	810
Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway	146	291
Law Enforcement Pathway	20	26
Priority Sectors & Other Initiatives	405	553
Entrepreneur Streams	17	22

AAIP Nomination Progress as of October 10, 2025

Alberta has issued 4,228 nominations out of its 6,403 total allocation — leaving 2,175 spots still available for the rest of the year.

Stream	Nominations Issued	Remaining
Alberta Opportunity Stream	2,289	1,067
Rural Renewal Stream	754	346
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	209	36
Dedicated Health Care Pathways	403	407
Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway	156	135
Law Enforcement Pathway	16	10
Priority Sectors & Other Initiatives	383	170
Entrepreneur Streams	18	4

Alberta’s Message to Skilled Workers: Opportunity Awaits

With more nomination spaces available and targeted draws continuing into the final quarter of 2025, Alberta is sending a clear message: skilled workers are needed now more than ever.

Whether you’re a tech professional, construction specialist, health care worker, or temporary foreign worker already contributing to Alberta’s economy, there are multiple immigration pathways that could lead to Canadian permanent residence.

As the province continues to align its immigration strategies with labour market demands, 2025 presents a prime opportunity for skilled professionals worldwide to build a future in Alberta.

Pro tip: Keep your Express Entry profile updated and ensure it reflects your work experience, occupation, and job offers accurately — as Alberta continues to prioritize candidates aligned with its economic and workforce needs.

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