Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued a total of 1,125 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination across two draws. Candidates were selected based on their ties to Alberta, scores under the AAIP’s ranking system, or professional experience in priority healthcare occupations.
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Draw Results (November 10–14, 2025)
| Date | Stream | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 1,045 | 55 |
| Nov 14 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 80 | 52 |
The November 10 draw was the second-largest of the year and the largest since September 12, when 1,113 candidates were invited.
Alberta Opportunity Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream targets temporary foreign workers already living and working full-time in Alberta. To qualify, applicants must have:
- A full-time job offer from an eligible Alberta employer
- A valid work permit
- Relevant residency, occupation, language, education, and Alberta work experience requirements
This stream has the largest nomination allocation among AAIP pathways, with over 3,656 spots for 2025. As of November 19, 3,120 nominations have been issued, leaving 536 spots remaining, and 1,100 applications are still in the pipeline.
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)
On November 14, the AAIP conducted another draw under the Express Entry Stream, focusing on priority sectors, primarily healthcare. This is the second such draw this year, with 494 nominations issued so far out of a 2025 allocation of 660 spots.
The Express Entry Stream is aligned with Canada’s federal Express Entry system, allowing Alberta to nominate eligible candidates from the national pool. Within this stream, dedicated pathways exist for in-demand sectors such as construction, aviation, agriculture, healthcare, law enforcement, and technology.
Increased Nomination Allocation for 2025
Alberta’s provincial nomination allocation for 2025 was recently increased by 1,728 spots, raising the total from 4,875 to 6,603 nominations. This represents roughly 67% of Alberta’s 2024 allocation of 9,750 nominations, partially restoring its capacity after last year’s cuts.
The province emphasized that this extra allocation will not carry over into 2026, signaling that the AAIP will need to distribute the remaining nominations through further draws before year-end.
