Alberta has maintained its sector-focused immigration strategy, inviting 295 candidates through six separate draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
These selections highlight the province’s commitment to addressing critical workforce gaps in healthcare, construction, aviation, agriculture, and rural communities by targeting individuals with the skills and experience needed in these priority areas.
Draw results included:
- May 8: 35 candidates invited under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry), with a minimum score of 53
- May 6: 20 candidates invited under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation), with a minimum score of 51
- May 5: 165 candidates invited through the Rural Renewal Stream, with a minimum score of 68
- May 1: 36 candidates invited under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry), with a minimum score of 59
- April 30: 19 candidates invited under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture), with a minimum score of 64
- April 29: 20 candidates invited under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction), with a minimum score of 67
These draws reflect Alberta’s ongoing strategy to address labour shortages by prioritising candidates in essential and high-demand sectors, particularly in healthcare and rural communities.
Latest Alberta Draws
| Date | Category | Minimum score | Invitations issued |
| May 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 53 | 35 |
| May 6, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 51 | 20 |
| May 5, 2025 | Rural Renewal Stream | 68 | 165 |
| May 1, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 59 | 36 |
| April 30, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 64 | 19 |
| April 29, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 67 | 20 |
