Alberta PNP Draws : 425 Candidates Invited in Latest Selection Rounds

November 10, 2026
CIC News Update
Alberta, Canada, PNP
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Foreign workers seeking Canadian permanent residence through Alberta have received another opportunity, as the province selected 425 candidates across five immigration rounds held between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

The selections were carried out under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), covering three major immigration routes: the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Rural Renewal Stream and Dedicated Health Care Pathway.

The latest results show that Alberta is continuing to distribute invitations across different occupational groups, with particular attention to healthcare recruitment and employment opportunities in rural communities.

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The Rural Renewal Stream received the highest number of invitations across the five rounds, while healthcare applicants were considered through both Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways.

The selection results were as follows:

Selection date	AAIP immigration pathway	Candidates invited	Minimum score
November 2	Rural Renewal Stream	173	51
October 30	Alberta Opportunity Stream	132	59
October 29	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry	64	50
October 27	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry	19	60
October 23	Rural Renewal Stream	37	51
Total	Five selection rounds	425	—

Two separate rounds were conducted for Rural Renewal Stream applicants, bringing their combined invitation count to 210. Healthcare candidates received 83 invitations through the two Dedicated Health Care pathways, while the Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for another 132.

An interesting development was the October 23 Rural Renewal selection, which recorded the smallest number of invitations issued through this pathway in any Alberta draw during 2026.

A Look at Alberta’s Immigration Activity This Year

The latest selections bring Alberta’s total number of selection rounds to 95 in 2026.

The province has been using multiple AAIP pathways to attract workers across different industries instead of concentrating its invitations in a single immigration category.

The active candidate pool and invitation figures also provide an indication of where applicant interest and selection activity currently stand.

AAIP figures as of November 4, 2026:

Immigration pathway	Active WEOI profiles	Invitations issued in 2026
Alberta Opportunity Stream	20,603	8,551
Rural Renewal Stream	1,283	1,384
Tourism and Hospitality Stream	2,846	252
Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE and non-EE)	976	1,031
Accelerated Tech Pathway	1,883	1,466
Law Enforcement Pathway	39	Less than 60
Priority Sector Draws and Other Initiatives	4,581	At least 1,894
Overall	32,211	At least 14,584

The Alberta Opportunity Stream has the largest number of active candidates, with 20,603 profiles in the selection pool. It has also accounted for 8,551 invitations during the year.

By contrast, the Rural Renewal Stream has recorded more invitations than its current active profile count. This reflects the movement of candidates through the selection process over time and does not mean every active profile has received an invitation.

Across all pathways, Alberta had issued at least 14,584 invitations by November 2.

Only 495 Provincial Nomination Spaces Remain for 2026

While Alberta continues to invite foreign workers, its remaining provincial nomination capacity is becoming limited.

The AAIP had already used 6,108 of its 6,603 nomination spaces by November 4. This leaves 495 spaces available under its regular 2026 allocation.

Alberta initially received 6,403 nomination spaces for the year. An additional 200 spaces were subsequently approved in August, taking its revised allocation to 6,603.

The current position is outlined below:

Allocation details	2026 figures
Original provincial nomination quota	6,403
Additional allocation received	200
Total available spaces	6,603
Nominations already issued	6,108
Unused spaces	495
Applications in processing inventory	756
Allocation utilized	Approximately 92.5%

One important distinction is that an AAIP invitation is not the same as an approved provincial nomination.

Candidates must submit their applications after receiving an invitation. Alberta then evaluates their eligibility and supporting documents before deciding whether to issue a nomination.

This explains why the province’s annual nomination quota and its total invitation count do not match. The nomination allocation determines how many successful applicants Alberta can nominate, rather than setting a direct limit on the number of invitations it can distribute.

The 756 applications awaiting processing also indicate that some candidates are still waiting for a decision on their provincial nomination applications.

Alberta Provides Separate Nomination Opportunities for Two Additional Groups

Alberta’s regular provincial allocation is not the only source of nomination opportunities available to candidates.

The province has also used supplementary nomination spaces for two specific groups:

Practice-ready physicians: 50 nominations have been issued to support the recruitment of qualified medical professionals.
French-speaking candidates: 12 nominations have been granted to Francophone applicants.

These nominations were provided through additional spaces outside the province’s standard 6,603 nomination allocation for 2026.

Conclusion

The latest AAIP results offer opportunities for foreign workers across several employment backgrounds. However, the remaining nomination capacity is an important factor for those considering Alberta as their destination for Canadian permanent residence.

Applicants should pay attention to the requirements of individual pathways before submitting an Expression of Interest. Factors such as employment in Alberta, occupation, qualifying job offers, work experience and other stream-specific conditions can influence eligibility.

Candidates should also remember that selection scores and invitation numbers can change from one round to another. Meeting the minimum score from an earlier draw does not guarantee an invitation in a future selection.

With Alberta having already utilized approximately 92.5% of its regular nomination allocation, prospective applicants should keep track of AAIP announcements and ensure their profiles remain accurate and up to date.

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