The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released information on its recent provincial immigration draws conducted between January 26 and February 2, 2026.

During this period, Alberta issued a total of 1,169 invitations across various pathways including Dedicated Health Care Pathways, the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

Summary of Draws (January 26–February 2)

Alberta’s most recent draw results indicate four rounds of invitations occurring within a week.

The largest draw during this period was on February 2 through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which constituted 78% of the total invitations issued.

Draw Date	Stream / Pathway	Number of Invitations Issued	Cut-off Score
February 2, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	915	57
January 29, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway	148	63
January 27, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry	43	45
January 26, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry	63	61

The lowest cut-off score during this period was in the non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care draw on January 27, with a minimum score of 45.

2026 Priorities and Selection Approach

For 2026, Alberta’s AAIP draws and nominations will focus on occupations related to health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture, and communities designated under the Rural Renewal Stream.

While the province prioritizes these occupations, it may still issue invitations outside of these priorities. Draws are not fixed, and factors for selection may include work experience in priority occupations, being a licensed physician in Alberta, or being a francophone newcomer seeking to immigrate to the province.

Provincial Nomination Figures

As of February 5, 2026, Alberta has allocated 6,403 nominations for the year, with 405 nominations already issued and 5,964 spaces remaining.