Alberta holds two draws inviting candidates for provincial immigration
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted two additional draws, targeting candidates from specific priority sectors. These sector-based selections reflect the province's focus on attracting skilled individuals who meet Alberta’s labour market needs. As of July 2, 2025, the AAIP has issued a total of 2,688 nominations from its annual allocation of 4,875, leaving 2,187 nomination spots still available for the remainder of the year. The program has also provided detailed information regarding the selected streams in these draws, including the number of nominations allocated and issued, as well as the volume of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) currently in each stream’s candidate pool.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS) provides a pathway to permanent residence for temporary foreign workers who are employed full-time in Alberta. To be eligible, candidates must have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an occupation deemed eligible by the province. Applicants must either hold a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or have an accepted LMIA-exempt work permit. As an Express Entry-aligned stream, the AOS allows Alberta to nominate candidates from the federal Express Entry pool who meet the province’s specific labour market needs. Individuals with experience in priority sectors such as construction, agriculture, and aviation may be invited to apply. Additionally, the stream includes specialized pathways such as the Dedicated Health Care Pathway, the Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the Law Enforcement Pathway, which further support Alberta’s targeted workforce development goals.