The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two immigration draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing a total of 899 invitations to apply for provincial nomination.
These draws marked the first selection of the year for priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, as well as the first Tourism and Hospitality Stream draw of 2026. They represent Alberta’s 11th and 12th provincial immigration draws so far this year.
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Draw Results
Most invitations were issued to candidates in priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The breakdown is as follows:
- February 24, 2026 – Tourism and Hospitality Stream
- Minimum score: 73
- Invitations issued: 68
- February 20, 2026 – Alberta Opportunity Stream (Priority Sectors)
- Minimum score: 56
- Invitations issued: 831
2026 Nomination Overview
As of February 26, 2026, the AAIP has issued 612 nominations out of its total federal allocation of 6,403 for the year. This means 5,791 nomination spaces remain available for 2026.
The program is currently processing 1,032 applications, which may contribute to future nomination totals if approved.
Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool
As of February 26, there were 45,698 active Worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the selection pool across all streams and pathways.
After submitting an EOI, candidates enter the pool and wait to be invited to submit a full application for provincial nomination. The AAIP notes that applicants may receive an invitation under a different stream or pathway than the one originally selected, provided they meet the eligibility and selection criteria.
EOI Distribution by Stream
The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounts for the majority (64%) of active EOIs. The distribution is as follows:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: 28,916
- Dedicated Health Care Pathways: 1,572
- Rural Renewal Stream: 3,002
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 4,758
- Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway: 2,646
- Alberta Express Entry – Family Connection & Occupation in Demand: 116
- Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway: 88
- Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws/Initiatives: 4,600
- Total EOIs: 45,698
2026 Stream-by-Stream Status
Below is the latest update on allocation, nominations issued, and application processing:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Allocation: 3,425
- Nominations issued: 403
- Remaining spaces: 3,022
- Applications in process: 483
- Currently assessing applications received on or before: November 1, 2025*
- Rural Renewal Stream
- Allocation: 1,000
- Nominations issued: Fewer than 10
- Applications in process: Fewer than 108
- Assessing applications received on or before: February 10, 2026
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream
- Allocation: 150
- Nominations issued: 32
- Remaining spaces: 118
- Applications in process: Fewer than 10
- Assessing applications received on or before: February 24, 2026
- Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry)
- Allocation: 500
- Nominations issued: 47
- Remaining spaces: 453
- Applications in process: 26
- Assessing applications received on or before: February 6, 2026
- Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Allocation: 600
- Nominations issued: 54
- Remaining spaces: 546
- Applications in process: 81
- Assessing applications received on or before: November 3, 2025
- Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway
- Allocation: 38
- Nominations issued: Fewer than 10
- Applications in process: Fewer than 10
- Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws/Initiatives
- Allocation: 600
- Nominations issued: 68
- Remaining spaces: 532
- Applications in process: 59
- Assessing applications received on or before: October 26, 2025
- Entrepreneur Streams
- Allocation: 90
- Nominations issued: Fewer than 10
- Applications in process: 268
- Applications are evaluated upon receipt
The “currently assessing” date for the Alberta Opportunity Stream does not include certain applications connected to work permit support letters issued under the temporary public policy for open work permits for some Provincial Nominee Program candidates.
