Alberta Invites 1,110 Candidates Through 9 PNP Selections in September 2026

October 8, 2026
CIC News Update
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Alberta recorded a busy month for provincial immigration in September 2026, conducting nine selections under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Across these rounds, the province issued 1,110 invitations to candidates seeking a route toward Canadian permanent residence.

The selections were spread across several immigration priorities rather than being limited to one occupation group. Alberta invited candidates through technology, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, law enforcement and the Alberta Opportunity Stream, reflecting the province’s targeted approach to skilled immigration.

September 2026 Alberta Immigration Results

The September selections included both Alberta Opportunity Stream rounds and Alberta Express Entry-linked pathways. The scores required for selection ranged from 49 to 62, depending on the pathway and the requirements of each draw.

Date	Selection Stream or Focus	Minimum Score	Invitations
September 23, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	58	113
September 22, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway	59	100
September 21, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway	49	Less than 10
September 18, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Healthcare	62	100
September 15, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Agriculture	60	18
September 10, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Manufacturing	60	48
September 9, 2026	Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – Express Entry	60	51
September 3, 2026	Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway	60	96
September 1, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	56	575

The largest selection took place on September 1, when 575 candidates received invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

Tech Professionals Receive Two Invitations Rounds

Technology remained one of the prominent areas of Alberta’s September immigration activity.

The Accelerated Tech Pathway appeared twice during the month. The September 3 selection invited 96 candidates with a minimum score of 60, while the September 22 round selected another 100 candidates at a minimum score of 59.

In total, these two technology-focused rounds accounted for 196 invitations.

Healthcare Workers Selected Through Two Pathways

Healthcare was another major focus during the month.

On September 9, Alberta issued 51 invitations through its Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – Express Entry, requiring a minimum score of 60. Nine days later, another 100 candidates were selected through the Alberta Express Entry Priority Sectors – Healthcare pathway, with a minimum score of 62.

Combined, the two healthcare selections resulted in 151 invitations.

Agriculture and Manufacturing Also Featured

Alberta’s September immigration activity also included selections aimed at other important economic sectors.

The province invited 18 candidates from the agriculture sector on September 15. The minimum score for that selection was 60.

A separate manufacturing-focused round took place on September 10. It issued 48 invitations to candidates who achieved at least 60 points.

These smaller selections show that Alberta’s provincial program can use targeted rounds to reach specific groups even when the number of invitations is limited.

Alberta Opportunity Stream Accounts for Most Invitations

The Alberta Opportunity Stream produced the largest share of September’s invitations.

The first selection under this stream took place on September 1 and resulted in 575 invitations, with a minimum score of 56. Alberta conducted another selection through the same stream on September 23, inviting 113 candidates with a minimum score of 58.

Together, these two rounds produced 688 invitations.

This means the Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for well over half of all invitations issued by Alberta during September.

Express Entry Profile Accuracy Remains Important

Candidates interested in Alberta’s Express Entry pathways should make sure that their federal profile accurately reflects their current circumstances.

Changes involving employment, work experience, language results, education or other eligibility factors can affect a candidate’s immigration profile. However, having an eligible profile does not mean that an invitation from Alberta is guaranteed.

The province can limit selections to candidates who satisfy the specific conditions established for a particular draw.

Conclusion

Alberta’s September 2026 results clearly indicate that provincial immigration opportunities are being distributed across multiple economic priorities.

With 1,110 invitations issued through nine selections, candidates in technology, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and other eligible occupations were considered. At the same time, the Alberta Opportunity Stream remained a major source of nominations.

For skilled workers planning their Canada PR journey, the key takeaway is that eligibility for Alberta immigration depends heavily on selecting a pathway that matches their profile and the province’s current priorities. Candidates should review the applicable AAIP requirements before relying on a particular stream or selection strategy.