Alberta has continued its 2026 immigration campaign by selecting more skilled workers through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). During six invitation rounds conducted between June 17 and June 29, the province invited 1,037 candidates to seek a provincial nomination for permanent residence.
The latest selections reflect Alberta’s workforce priorities, with invitations going to professionals in healthcare, technology, aviation, tourism, hospitality, and skilled trades. The draws also demonstrate the province’s growing focus on filling labour shortages through occupation-specific immigration pathways.
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Province Mixes General and Sector-Focused Draws
Rather than relying on a single immigration stream, Alberta distributed invitations through several pathways to meet different labour market needs.
The largest round took place under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, while other draws specifically targeted healthcare professionals, technology workers, aviation specialists, and employees in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Results of Alberta’s Recent Selection Rounds
| Draw Date | Stream/Pathway | Invitations Issued | Minimum Score |
| June 29, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 75 | 63 |
| June 24, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation and Skilled Trades) | 35 | 47 |
| June 22, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 46 | 64 |
| June 19, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 100 | 59 |
| June 18, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 61 | 71 |
| June 17, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 720 | 58 |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream dominated these selections, accounting for the majority of invitations issued during the six draws.
First Aviation-Focused Draw Highlights New Direction
One of the most notable developments was Alberta’s first aviation-focused Express Entry draw of 2026. Candidates working in aviation and related skilled trades were selected under the province’s Priority Sectors initiative, signalling Alberta’s intention to strengthen recruitment in industries facing talent shortages.
Healthcare remained another major focus, with separate invitation rounds held for both Express Entry and non-Express Entry applicants under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
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Thousands Invited Through AAIP This Year
Alberta has remained highly active throughout 2026, regularly inviting candidates through its provincial immigration program.
By the end of June, the province had completed 56 selection rounds and issued 9,599 invitations during the year. This steady pace reflects Alberta’s continued use of targeted immigration to support employers seeking qualified workers.
Nearly Half of Annual Nomination Spaces Already Used
The province received 6,403 nomination spaces from the federal government for 2026. According to Alberta’s latest figures, 3,261 nominations had already been issued by June 30, leaving substantial room for additional selections later this year.
Provincial Nomination Allocation
| Stream/Pathway | 2026 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Nomination Slots |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 1,692 | 1,733 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | 563 | 437 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 118 | 32 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 500 | 158 | 342 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 316 | 284 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws | 600 | 326 | 274 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | 20 | 70 |
Alberta also reported issuing additional nominations outside its regular allocation for eligible practice-ready physicians and francophone applicants through separate reserved spaces.
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Strong Interest Continues from Immigration Candidates
Demand for Alberta’s immigration pathways remains high.
The province reported 37,497 Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOIs) in its candidate pool as of June 30. The Alberta Opportunity Stream attracted the largest share of applicants, representing well over half of all profiles submitted.
Meanwhile, 1,466 provincial nomination applications were still awaiting processing across different AAIP pathways.
Current Application Inventory
| Stream/Pathway | EOIs in the Pool | Applications Awaiting Processing |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 23,557 | 644 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,848 | 69 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 3,679 | 12 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + Non-EE) | 1,384 | 33 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,163 | 183 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 60 | <10 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Draws | 4,806 | 277 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | N/A | 248 |
Entrepreneur pathways are managed separately and do not form part of Alberta’s Worker Expression of Interest pool.
What the Latest Draws Mean for Candidates
The June invitation rounds reinforce Alberta’s preference for selecting candidates whose occupations directly support the province’s economic priorities. Alongside broad pathways such as the Alberta Opportunity Stream, occupation-based draws are becoming an increasingly important part of the province’s immigration strategy.
With thousands of nomination spaces still available for 2026 and a large pool of prospective immigrants waiting for future selections, Alberta is expected to continue holding regular draws throughout the remainder of the year, particularly for sectors experiencing persistent labour shortages.
