Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination
Alberta's Provincial Nominee Program (AAIP) issued over 1,100 invitations to apply for provincial nomination across six draws between July 3–15, 2026, with a focus on healthcare, law enforcement, and technology workers, as well as rural settlement candidates.
Key points
✓Between July 3–15, 2026, Alberta conducted six draws issuing no fewer than 1,167 invitations to apply for provincial nomination
✓The draws targeted healthcare, law enforcement, technology occupations, and candidates planning to settle in rural Alberta
✓As of July 15, 2026, Alberta has held 62 provincial immigration draws in total for the year
✓Alberta has issued 3,582 nominations against its 2026 allocation of 6,403 spaces
✓The Alberta Opportunity Stream received the most invitations (833 in the latest draw) with a cutoff score of 53
What this means for you
If you are a worker in healthcare, law enforcement, or technology, or interested in settling in rural Alberta, you may have opportunities through Alberta's Provincial Nominee Program. The province regularly conducts draws to select candidates to apply for provincial nomination, which can lead to permanent residence. Check the AAIP website to see if you meet the criteria for one of the available streams.
Full detail
Between July 3 and July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six separate draws inviting over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. The draws focused on candidates in healthcare, law enforcement, and technology occupations, as well as those planning to settle in rural areas of the province.
The majority of invitations in the latest round went to the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which issued 833 invitations with a minimum score of 53. Other streams included the Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Alberta Express Entry Stream pathways for law enforcement and accelerated technology roles, and the Rural Renewal Stream.
As of July 15, 2026, Alberta had conducted a total of 62 provincial immigration draws for the year and issued no fewer than 10,736 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The province has nominated 3,582 candidates against its 2026 allocation of 6,403 spaces, leaving room for additional selections.
What streams were included in Alberta's recent draws?
The draws included the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry and non-Express Entry), Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway, Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the Rural Renewal Stream.
What were the cutoff scores for the different streams?
Cutoff scores ranged from 52 to 55 across the draws, with the Alberta Opportunity Stream at 53, the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry at 52, and multiple streams at 55.
How many nominations has Alberta issued in 2026?
As of July 15, 2026, Alberta has issued 3,582 nominations against its allocation of 6,403 spaces for the year, with approximately 10,736 invitations to apply issued in total.
General information, not legal or immigration advice. Immigration rules change often — confirm details on the official source above and, for your situation, consult a licensed RCIC or immigration lawyer.