The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted seven draws in September, inviting more than 1,300 candidates to apply for permanent residence.
These invitations were primarily extended to candidates with Alberta job offers who can help address labour shortages in high-demand industries.
Key Highlights
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Between September 2 and 10, the AAIP issued 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).
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The majority were through the Alberta Express Entry Stream and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
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With the month only halfway through, Alberta has already issued more invitations than in any other month of 2025.
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The largest draw took place on September 4, where 891 candidates received invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
Breakdown of September Draws
| Date | Stream | Invitations | Cut-off Score |
| Sept 10, 2025 | Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 30 | 50 |
| Sept 9, 2025 | Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 70 | 64 |
| Sept 8, 2025 | Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 121 | 61 |
| Sept 5, 2025 | Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 71 | 48 |
| Sept 4, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 891 | 56 |
| Sept 3, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 67 | 44 |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream continues to be the province’s most popular pathway, with the largest allocation of nominations and nearly 42,000 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the selection pool.
Priority Sectors
In 2025, the Alberta Express Entry Stream has been issuing invitations by targeting priority sectors, in addition to its three designated pathways:
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Dedicated Health Care Pathway
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Accelerated Tech Pathway
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Law Enforcement Pathway
Priority industries currently include construction, agriculture, aviation, and healthcare.
Provincial Nomination Statistics (as of Sept. 11, 2025)
| Stream | 2025 Allocation | Issued | Remaining | EOIs in Pool |
| Express Entry – Priority Sectors | 405 | 348 | 57 | 4,619 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (both types) | 500 | 353 | 147 | 1,633 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 2,016 | 579 | 41,848 |
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Alberta’s total nomination allocation for 2025 is 4,875.
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As of September 11, the province has used 3,749 nominations, leaving 1,126 spaces for the rest of the year.
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The AAIP also has 1,768 applications in its inventory awaiting processing.
👉 Alberta continues to play a major role in Canada’s immigration system by targeting candidates who can fill urgent labour gaps and contribute to the province’s economic growth.
