The province of Alberta has once again opened its doors to skilled professionals through multiple immigration draws held under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Between October 8 and October 21, 2025, the province extended 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates working in high-demand fields such as technology, healthcare, agriculture, and aAAIPviation.
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Alberta’s October Draws Target In-Demand Talent
Throughout mid-October, Alberta carried out five separate rounds of invitations under both its Express Entry-linked and non-Express Entry streams. The focus of these draws was to invite experienced candidates who can fill ongoing skill shortages in critical industries.
The latest round held on October 21 under the Accelerated Tech Pathway issued the highest number of invitations, emphasizing the province’s growing need for tech professionals to support its expanding digital economy.
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Summary of Draws Conducted in October 2025
| Date | Stream | Invitations | Lowest CRS Score |
| October 21, 2025 | Accelerated Tech Pathway (Express Entry) | 89 | 60 |
| October 16, 2025 | Priority Sectors – Aviation | 13 | 46 |
| October 15, 2025 | Priority Sectors – Agriculture | 10 | 67 |
| October 10, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 41 | 45 |
| October 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 46 | 52 |
Strategic Focus on Alberta’s Growth Sectors
The Alberta government continues to align its immigration strategy with the province’s labour market priorities. For 2025, the main focus areas remain technology, healthcare, construction, agriculture, and aviation.
So far this year, Alberta has organized 69 draws, including multiple rounds across its specialized immigration pathways such as the Accelerated Tech Pathway, Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, and the Priority Sectors stream. A newer addition, the Law Enforcement Pathway, has also been introduced to attract professionals in public safety roles.
Nomination Quota Expansion for 2025
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program began the year with an allocation of 4,875 provincial nominations. In September, the federal government approved an additional 1,528 nominations, increasing Alberta’s total allocation to 6,403 for 2025.
As of October 21, the province has already issued 4,689 nominations, leaving 1,714 nomination spaces open for the rest of the year. This flexibility enables Alberta to continue welcoming candidates from priority occupations in the final months of 2025.
Current Nomination Breakdown by Stream
| Stream | Total Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining | Profiles in Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,356 | 2,544 | 812 | 36,778 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,100 | 877 | 233 | 4,024 |
| Tourism & Hospitality Stream | 245 | 212 | 33 | 5,689 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 810 | 438 | 372 | 1,402 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 291 | 170 | 121 | 2,621 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 26 | 16 | 10 | 105 |
| Priority Sectors & Other Initiatives | 553 | 412 | 141 | 4,444 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 22 | 20 | 2 | N/A |
Alberta’s Path Forward
Through these continuous immigration draws, Alberta is clearly prioritizing a skills-based approach to attract talent capable of driving innovation and sustaining economic momentum. The province’s proactive stance has positioned it as one of Canada’s most dynamic destinations for skilled workers seeking permanent residency.
With the year nearing its end, Alberta is expected to hold more draws to meet its nomination target and ensure that its industries, especially in tech, health, and agriculture, receive the workforce support they need to thrive.
