The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted four provincial draws between April 8 and April 14, 2026, issuing a total of 332 invitations to candidates across several immigration streams.
Invitations were distributed through multiple pathways, including the Alberta Express Entry Stream (Accelerated Tech Pathway and Priority Sectors for construction and skilled trades), the Dedicated Health Care Pathway linked to Express Entry, and the Rural Renewal Stream.
So far in 2026, the AAIP has held 27 draws, with most invitations issued under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. This latest round follows five draws held between March 17 and March 27, which together invited over 290 candidates.
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Draw Highlights (April 8–14, 2026)
This round focused on key sectors such as technology, construction and trades, health care, and rural workforce needs. The April 8 Accelerated Tech Pathway draw alone accounted for 43% of all invitations issued during this period.
Here’s a breakdown of the draws:
- April 14: Priority Sectors (Construction & Skilled Trades) – 50 invitations (minimum score: 60)
- April 13: Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) – 62 invitations (minimum score: 59)
- April 9: Rural Renewal Stream – 74 invitations (minimum score: 50)
- April 8: Accelerated Tech Pathway – 146 invitations (minimum score: 59)
Nomination Allocation for 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has allocated 6,403 nomination spaces to Alberta for 2026. As of April 15, 1,634 nominations have been issued, leaving 4,769 spots still available.
There are currently 1,535 applications in processing across all AAIP streams.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream holds the largest share of nominations, accounting for more than half of the total allocation. Other key streams include the Rural Renewal Stream, Accelerated Tech Pathway, and Dedicated Health Care Pathways, each contributing to Alberta’s targeted workforce strategy.
Candidate Pool and Applications
As of April 15, there were 42,373 worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the AAIP selection pool (excluding entrepreneur streams).
- 64.2% of EOIs are under the Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Other significant pools include Priority Sectors, Tourism and Hospitality, and Tech Pathways
Additionally, hundreds of applications are currently under review across all streams, reflecting strong demand for provincial nomination.
Key Focus Areas for 2026
Alberta continues to prioritize candidates in high-demand sectors such as health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, and agriculture.
Rural immigration remains a major focus, with the Rural Renewal Stream targeting candidates who have job offers in designated communities to address local labor shortages.
Summary
The April 2026 AAIP draws highlight Alberta’s continued focus on sector-specific immigration and regional workforce needs. With thousands of nomination spaces still available, candidates in priority industries and rural areas have strong opportunities to receive invitations in upcoming draws.
