Between April 11 and 22, 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 165 candidates to apply for a provincial nomination through four specialized immigration streams. These draws focused on attracting individuals with work experience in key sectors facing labour shortages in Alberta.
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Details of the AAIP Draws (April 11–22)
Here’s a breakdown of the recent draws:
| Date | Stream / Pathway | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 71 | 22 |
| April 17, 2025 | Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 49 | 2 |
| April 15, 2025 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 73 | 33 |
| April 11, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 77 | 108 |
These draws marked some important milestones for the program this year. The April 15 draw was the first one in 2025 for the Tourism and Hospitality stream, while both the Accelerated Tech and Law Enforcement pathways held only their second draws of the year. The April 11 draw also stood out as the first general Alberta Opportunity Stream draw of 2025, with earlier rounds having focused on specific industries like aviation and construction.
Program Updates: Nomination Spaces and Application Volumes
The AAIP regularly updates the public on how many spots remain in each stream, as well as how many EOIs and applications are currently in the system. Here’s where things stood as of late April:
| Stream / Pathway | Nomination Spaces Left (2025) | EOIs in Pool | Applications in Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 1,529 | 35,479 | 1,501 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 182 | 5,508 | 321 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 89 | 3,007 | 81 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | N/A (20 total nominations for 2025) | 97 | Over 10 |
How the Process Works: Invitations vs. Nominations
It’s important to understand how provincial immigration works under the AAIP. First, candidates submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) indicating they’d like to immigrate to Alberta. If selected, they receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination.
If their application is approved, they’re issued a provincial nomination. This gives them the ability to apply for permanent residence:
- For base streams, candidates apply directly to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- For enhanced streams (those linked to Express Entry), candidates get an extra 600 CRS points, giving them a much stronger chance of being invited to apply for PR in a federal Express Entry draw.
