Alberta has invited a total of 1,324 candidates to apply for provincial nomination in three separate draws held under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) during the first week of October 2025.
The draws targeted candidates in the Express Entry and Opportunity streams, focusing on sectors critical to Alberta’s economic growth, including construction, technology, and skilled trades.
October 7, 2025 – Construction Sector Draw
Under the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction), the province issued 91 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 60. This draw highlights Alberta’s continued demand for skilled construction workers to support infrastructure and housing projects across the province.
October 3, 2025 – Accelerated Tech Pathway
In a draw under the Accelerated Tech Pathway, 230 invitations were issued to Express Entry candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 52. The pathway remains one of Alberta’s most popular, designed to attract technology professionals to fill gaps in the province’s expanding tech sector.
October 1, 2025 – Alberta Opportunity Stream
The largest draw of the week took place on October 1, when 1,003 invitations were issued under the Alberta Opportunity Stream to candidates with a minimum score of 61. This stream supports foreign workers already employed in Alberta who meet program requirements and intend to settle permanently in the province.
Latest Alberta Draws
| Date | Category | Minimum score | Invitations issued |
| October 7, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 60 | 91 |
| October 3, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 52 | 230 |
| October 1, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 61 | 1,003 |
What Is the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program?
The AAIP allows Alberta to nominate qualified candidates for permanent residence who can fill gaps in the province’s labour market. The program includes streams aligned with Express Entry, sector-specific pathways, and options for candidates already living and working in Alberta.
How to Apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Candidates interested in the AAIP should:
- Check Eligibility: Review the eligibility criteria for each stream on the official Alberta immigration website.
- Express Entry Profile: For Express Entry-linked streams, ensure your federal profile is active and up to date.
- Sector-Specific Requirements: Review additional criteria for pathways like healthcare, law enforcement, or priority sectors such as agriculture and aviation.
- Receive Notification of Interest: Alberta may select candidates from the Express Entry pool based on eligibility and provincial needs.
- Submit Application: After receiving a Notification of Interest, submit a complete AAIP application within the given timeframe.
