During the period of August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) extended invitations to 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination.
These invitations were distributed across five selection rounds, targeting individuals in various high-demand sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and technology.
Overview of Draws
The latest draws by AAIP, including two focused on healthcare professionals, offered invitations through different streams and pathways:
- Alberta Express Entry Stream
- Priority sectors – Agriculture.
- Priority sectors – Construction.
- Priority sectors – Healthcare.
- Rural Renewal Stream; and
- Dedicated Health Care pathway – Express Entry.
The majority of invitations were allocated to candidates under the Rural Renewal Stream, accounting for 34.6% of the total.
| Draw date | Stream/pathway | Invitations issued | Minimum score |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 57 | 60 |
| August 11, 2026 | Rural Renewal Stream | 127 | 51 |
| August 7, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 38 | 55 |
| August 6, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 95 | 60 |
| August 4, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 50 | 66 |
The draw on August 4, targeting healthcare candidates, had the highest cutoff score for this type of draw in 2026.
As of August 12, the province has issued a total of 11,215 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for provincial nomination.