Alberta Invited Over 1,100 Candidates in Recent Targeted AAIP Draws

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continues its proactive approach to addressing provincial labor market needs, having conducted four strategic selection draws in the final two weeks of October. These rounds resulted in the issuance of over 1,100 invitations across various streams and dedicated pathways, reinforcing the province's commitment to attracting skilled foreign workers and facilitating their transition to permanent residency.

October 2025 AAIP Draw Summary

The draws were highly targeted, focusing on essential sectors like health care, construction, and public safety, in addition to the high-volume in-province worker stream.

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Key Stream Focus and Strategic Intent

The majority of invitations (900) were extended through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, a vital pathway for temporary foreign workers currently employed full-time in Alberta with a qualifying job offer. This stream is foundational to the AAIP's goal of retaining valuable in-province talent.

• Dedicated Health Care Pathway: The selection of 142 candidates under the non-Express Entry stream with a low minimum score of 42 underscores the critical and ongoing demand for qualified professionals in eligible health care occupations across the province.
• Targeted Express Entry Pathways: Selections under the Alberta Express Entry Stream were highly specialized:
  • The Law Enforcement Pathway focuses on recruitment objectives by inviting candidates with job offers from members of the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.
  • The Priority Sectors (Construction) Pathway targets skilled professionals in the construction industry, addressing workforce shortages key to infrastructure and housing development.

Provincial Nomination Allocation Update

Alberta's capacity for provincial nominations saw a significant increase in September 2025, when the federal government raised the provincial nomination allocation from an initial 4,875 slots to a total of 6,603. This expanded allocation has been strategically distributed across AAIP streams to maximize impact on provincial economic and labor priorities.

To date, the AAIP has issued 5,137 nominations, leaving a remaining capacity of 1,466 nomination spaces for the remainder of the calendar year.

The below table provides a comprehensive breakdown of the AAIP's nomination status by stream as of November 5, 2025:

The data confirms the AAIP's strategic utilization of its increased allocation, with a strong focus on high-demand, high-volume streams like the Alberta Opportunity Stream and essential services like Health Care and skilled trades.

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- Rajneesh Kumar