The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted seven draws in September, inviting candidates with Alberta job offers who are well-positioned to address workforce shortages in high-demand industries and occupations.
Overview of September Draws
From September 2 to September 10, the AAIP issued a total of 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs), primarily through the Alberta Express Entry stream and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
By the middle of September, the AAIP had already issued more invitations than in any previous month of 2025.
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The largest draw of the month took place on September 4, when 891 candidates were invited via the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
Below is a summary of invitations issued during the nine-day period, including the cut-off scores for each draw:
| Draw Date | Stream | Number of Invitations | Cut-Off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 30 | 50 |
| September 9, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 70 | 64 |
| September 8, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 121 | 61 |
| September 5, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 71 | 48 |
| September 4, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 891 | 56 |
| September 3, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 67 | 44 |
| September 2, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 126 | 49 |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream remains the most popular pathway under the AAIP, with the largest nomination allocation of any stream and the highest number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs)—nearly 42,000 in the pool.
Earlier this year, the AAIP announced that in 2025, the Alberta Express Entry Stream would issue invitations based on priority sectors, in addition to the stream’s three designated pathways:
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway
- Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Law Enforcement Pathway
The sectors prioritized under the Alberta Express Entry Stream include healthcare, construction, agriculture, aviation, and technology.
Provincial Nomination Figures
As of September 11, the province has allocated the following numbers for the above-mentioned streams:
| Stream | 2025 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued So Far | Nominations Remaining | EOIs in the Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors | 405 | 348 | 57 | 4,619 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry & non-Express Entry) | 500 | 353 | 147 | 1,633 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 2,016 | 579 | 41,848 |
The AAIP does not provide detailed breakdowns of nomination allocations by individual priority sector within the Alberta Express Entry Stream or by pathway within the Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
The total nomination allocation for the AAIP in 2025 is 4,875, and as of September 11, the program has issued 3,749 nominations, leaving 1,126 spaces available for the remainder of the year.
Additionally, there are currently 1,768 applications awaiting processing in the AAIP’s inventory.
For up-to-date figures on nomination allocations for all AAIP streams, the province provides regular updates.
