Alberta Holds 3 Back-to-Back PNP Draws Inviting 1,324 Candidates Between October 1-7, 2025
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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), in the span of just one week, has conducted 3 draws inviting a total of 1,324 candidates, one of which was considered to be the second-largest Draw of 2025 so far. The candidates invited included Express Entry applicants in Tech occupations and in-demand sectors that are prioritised by the province.
Summary of AAIP Draws from October 1 to October 7, 2025.
Between October 1 to October 7, 2025, Alberta, through its AAIP program, extended a total of 1,324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates through 3 immigration streams
| Draw Date | Stream | Number of Invitations Issues | Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Priority Sectors (Construction) | 91 | 60 |
| October 3, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Accelerated Tech Pathway | 230 | 52 |
| October 1, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 1,003 | 61 |
In line with the 2025 draw trends of Canada, the Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for the highest number of invitations issued by the province.
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Increase in Nomination Allocations for Alberta
On September 9, 2025, the government of Alberta announced that it received an increase of 1,528 nominations under the AAIP program, thus making the total allocations under the AAIP to 6,403 from the previous 4,875 in January 2025.
According to the province, this expansion would enhance its ability to address regional labour market demands while supporting key economic priorities. The province redistributed its nominations into various streams, including:
| Stream | Original Nomination Allocation | Current Nomination Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 3,356 |
| Rura Renewal Stream | 950 | 1,100 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 245 | 245 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and Non-Express Entry) | 500 | 810 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | Accelerated Tech Pathway: 146 Law Enforcement Pathway: 20 Priority Sectors and Other Initiatives: 405 |
Accelerated Tech Pathway: 291 Law Enforcement Pathway: 26 Priority Sectors and Other Initiatives: 553 |
| Entrepreneur Stream | 17 | 22 |
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AAIP Nominations Issued in 2025
As of October 10, 2025, the AAIP has issued a total of 4,228 nominations of its total 6,403 nominations allocations for 2025. The table below outlines the number of nominations issued through each stream. Along with the number of nominations yet to be issued.
| Stream | Nomination Issued | Nomination to be Issued |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,289 | 1,067 |
| Rura Renewal Stream | 9754 | 346 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 209 | 36 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and Non-Express Entry) | 403 | 407 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | Accelerated Tech Pathway: 156 Law Enforcement Pathway: 16 Priority Sectors and Other Initiatives: 383 |
Accelerated Tech Pathway: 135 Law Enforcement Pathway: 10 Priority Sectors and Other Initiatives: 170 |
| Entrepreneur Stream | 18 | 4 |
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