The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has issued a new round of invitations for provincial immigration this week.
On June 3, 2025, Alberta conducted a draw targeting candidates with job offers from Alberta-based employers in the health care sector. A total of 36 invitations were issued through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway aligned with Express Entry, marking the sixth draw of its kind in 2025.
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To be eligible, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 60.
| Pathway | Invitations Issued | Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 36 | 60 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered under this pathway, candidates must:
- Have a job offer in one of nine eligible health care professions;
- Provide proof of eligibility to practice in Alberta, as confirmed by the appropriate regulatory body;
- Meet the requirements of a federal Express Entry program;
- Have an active Express Entry profile with their primary occupation listed as one of the eligible professions;
- Hold a minimum CRS score of 300;
- Demonstrate an intent to live and work in Alberta.
Eligible Health Care Professions and Regulatory Bodies
| Profession | Regulatory Body |
|---|---|
| Physician | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) |
| Registered Nurse | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) |
| Nurse Practitioner | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
| Physician Assistant | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) |
| Occupational Therapist | Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) |
| Physiotherapist | College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA) |
| Clinical Social Worker | Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) |
| Psychologist | College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) |
Nomination Allocation and Current Status
In 2025, Alberta was allocated 4,875 provincial nomination spaces. So far, 2,276 nominations have been issued across various AAIP streams.
The province publishes up-to-date data on its official website, including:
- Total nominations to be issued;
- Nominations already issued;
- Remaining nomination spaces;
- Number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the selection pool.
For the Dedicated Health Care Pathways (including both Express Entry and non-Express Entry streams), the data is reported collectively:
| Pathway | 2025 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Spaces | EOIs in Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (combined) | 500 | 170 | 330 | 1,507 |
As of this update, the AAIP is processing 116 applications submitted on or before April 10, 2025.
