In a strategic move of the province to support its increasing infrastructure requirements, Alberta did a focused immigration draw on July 25, 2025, designed specifically for professionals in the construction industry. A total of 39 eligible applicants were granted the ITAs for PR through the recent Alberta Advantage Immigration Program for a provincial nomination under the Express Entry – Priority Sectors stream.
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Precision-Focused Draw Targets Construction Talent
This invitation round exclusively considered individuals whose work experience matched high-demand roles in Alberta’s construction industry. Only candidates having active Express Entry profiles and valid employment offers in specific construction jobs were qualified. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score needed was 66, proving Alberta’s commitment to inviting talent with relevant, hands-on expertise.
| Stream Category | Number of ITAs Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
| Construction Sector | 39 | 66 |
The AAIP keeps on updating its occupation-specific qualifying lists, and candidates going for future selections should monitor Alberta’s official website for details.
Why Construction Experts are Important to Alberta’s Growth
This particular industry is one of the pivotal pillars in Alberta’s long-term urban development, infrastructure, and economic resilience. From commercial projects to residential expansion, skilled construction professionals are in top demand. The government of Alberta has accepted and worked on this need by mixing sector-focused immigration draws into its broader 2025 workforce development strategy.
At the start of 2025, Alberta promised to share immigration ITAs for major sectors that face serious labor shortages. These include:
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Aviation
- Healthcare
By zeroing in on these critical fields, Alberta is shaping an immigration system aligned with real-time market demands.
2025 Nomination Quota – Alberta’s Progress So Far
As of August 1, Alberta has already issued over 3,000 nominations across all AAIP streams. For the Priority Sectors – Express Entry stream alone, here’s how the numbers currently stand:
| Metric | Figures |
| Total AAIP Nominations for Priority Sectors (2025) | 405 |
| Nominations Already Issued | 269 |
| Remaining Nominations | 136 |
| Express Entry Profiles Under Consideration | 4,425 |
To take a comprehensive look at it, Alberta has a total of 4,875 nomination slots for 2025 through the AAIP, with 1,741 still open for the remainder of 2025. These slots show Alberta’s continued interest in engaging its labor shortages through skilled immigration.
Roadmap After Receiving an Invitation
Eligible candidates who receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) via Alberta’s Express Entry stream can go ahead to apply for a provincial nomination. If granted, this nomination gives another 600 points to the candidate’s Express Entry profile, primarily increasing their opportunities of getting an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian Permanent Residency from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Final Thoughts
Alberta’s recent draw focusing on construction experts from foreign countries is one of the many steps in the province’s proactive methods to attract skilled workers who can enhance its economic and infrastructure aims. As an interested candidate and if you hold the right qualifications and expertise in this field or another in-demand field, this is the right chance to make Canada your next permanent home.
