Alberta Provincial Immigration Draws 2025: Highlights and Trends

In a single week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted three draws, including one of its largest in 2025. Among the invitees were Express Entry candidates in tech occupations and priority sectors. Summary of draws: Between October 1 and October 7, the AAIP issued a total of 1,324 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three immigration streams. Consistent with 2025 trends, the Alberta Opportunity Stream saw the highest number of invitations. This year, Alberta has held 6 draws through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction), 7 draws through the Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway, and 10 draws through the Alberta Opportunity Stream. The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for temporary foreign workers with a full-time job offer in Alberta, while the Accelerated Tech Pathway is for tech professionals working in Alberta or with a job offer in a tech occupation. The Priority Sectors (Construction) under Express Entry is for professionals in the construction industry with an eligible job offer in Alberta. Candidates under Alberta’s Express Entry-aligned streams must meet federal requirements.