Alberta invites candidates in six AAIP draws, i.e., Alberta has continued its active provincial immigration efforts by issuing 1,037 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through six Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) selection rounds held between June 17 and June 29, 2026.
The invitations were issued to candidates working in several high-demand industries, including healthcare, aviation, technology, tourism, hospitality, and skilled trades. These occupations continue to play an important role in supporting Alberta’s labour market and economic growth.
Eligible candidates can assess their eligibility for Alberta’s enhanced Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) pathways before submitting an application.
As of June 30, 2026, Alberta had conducted 56 selection rounds under the AAIP this year, making it one of the country’s most active provincial immigration programs.
Latest AAIP Draw Results
The latest selection rounds covered several immigration streams and pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
Invitations were issued through the following streams:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Priority Sectors Pathway – aviation and skilled trade
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway
- Express Entry
- Non-Express Entry
Most invitations were issued through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which accounted for approximately 69.4% of all invitations issued during these six draws.
Cut-off scores and the number of invitations varied across each draw.
| 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 and 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 |
Most of the draws held between June 19 and June 29 focused on occupations that Alberta has identified as key priorities for 2026. These included healthcare professionals, aviation workers, skilled trades workers, and technology specialists.
The June 24 aviation draw was especially notable because it was Alberta’s first aviation-focused selection round of 2026.
By June 29, Alberta had issued 9,599 invitations through its provincial immigration draws this year.
Provincial Nomination Allocation Update
According to the Government of Alberta, the province had used 3,261 of its 6,403 provincial nomination spaces allocated by the federal government as of June 30, 2026.
The AAIP also provides detailed information on how nominations have been distributed across each immigration stream.
| Stream/Pathway | 2026 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Nomination 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 | <10 | N/A |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority sector draws/initiatives | 600 | 326 | 274 |
| Entrepreneur streams | 90 | 20 | 70 |
In addition to its regular provincial nomination allocation, Alberta also issued nominations through special allocations reserved for 50 practice-ready physicians and 12 French-speaking candidates.
It is worth noting that Alberta reported issuing 3,261 nominations this year. However, the stream-by-stream figures currently total 3,193 nominations. The publication has contacted Alberta officials for clarification and plans to update the information once an official explanation is provided.
Worker Expression Of Interest Pool And Pending Applications
The province has also shared updated information on the number of Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOIs) currently in its immigration system.
As of June 30, Alberta’s worker pool contained 37,497 Expressions of Interest.
Around 62.8% of these profiles were submitted through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, showing that it remains the province’s most popular pathway.
At the same time, Alberta reported 1,466 provincial nomination applications that are still awaiting a final decision.
The breakdown is shown below.
| 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 | <10 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority sector draws/initiatives | 4,806 | 277 |
| Entrepreneur streams | *N/A | 248 |
Note: AAIP entrepreneur streams are not included in the worker Expression of Interest pool because they follow a separate application and assessment process.
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