The Alberta province recently concluded a series of immigration draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) in October 2025, issuing a total of 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across various key sectors such as technology, healthcare, aviation, and agriculture.
Summary of October Draws
- October 21, 2025: Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 89 invitations | Cut-off: 60
- October 16, 2025: Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 13 invitations | Cut-off: 46
- October 15, 2025: Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 10 invitations | Cut-off: 67
- October 10, 2025: Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 41 invitations | Cut-off: 45
- October 8, 2025: Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 46 invitations | Cut-off: 52
The largest draw occurred on October 21, with 89 candidates invited under Alberta’s Accelerated Tech Pathway.
Draws in 2025 So Far
- 8 through the Accelerated Tech Pathway
- 5 in Priority Sectors (Aviation)
- 6 in Priority Sectors (Agriculture)
- 10 in Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry)
- 10 in Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)
These draws align with Alberta’s sector priorities for 2025, focusing on construction, agriculture, aviation, and healthcare, particularly through the three main Express Entry pathways—Healthcare, Tech, and Law Enforcement.
Provincial Nomination Updates
Alberta was allocated 6,403 nomination spaces for 2025, with an additional 1,528 spots granted by the federal government in September. As of October 21, 4,689 nominations have been issued, leaving 1,714 spaces available.
As of now, Alberta has conducted 69 draws in 2025, emphasizing the importance of attracting candidates that meet the province’s specific labour requirements.