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Alberta Issues 185 Invitations Across Key Sectors in Latest AAIP Draws
Alberta continues to prioritize sector-specific immigration in 2026, issuing 185 invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) between April 15 and April 27, 2026.
The invitations were distributed across four immigration pathways, targeting candidates in healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism and hospitality sectors.
Draw Breakdown
The province conducted the following draws:
| Date | Stream | Invitations | Minimum Score |
| April 27 | Tourism & Hospitality Stream | 98 | 71 |
| April 23 | Law Enforcement Pathway (EE) | <10 | 58 |
| April 16 | Healthcare Pathway (Non-EE) | 37 | 46 |
| April 15 | Healthcare Priority Sector (EE) | 50 | 55 |
The largest draw occurred on April 27, focusing on tourism and hospitality candidates.
2026 Immigration Trends in Alberta
Alberta has now conducted 32 draws in 2026, reflecting a continued focus on:
- Healthcare workforce shortages
- Public safety roles
- Service industry recovery
Nomination Allocation and Usage
- Total nominations allocated (2026): 6,403
- Nominations issued (as of April 29): 1,849
- Remaining nominations: 4,554
The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounts for the majority of issued nominations (3,025 invitations issued so far in 2026).
Stream-wise Allocation
| Stream | Allocation | Issued | Remaining |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 1,094 | 2,331 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | 298 | 702 |
| Tourism & Hospitality | 150 | 55 | 95 |
| Healthcare Pathways | 500 | 61 | 439 |
| Tech Pathway | 600 | 194 | 406 |
Additional Immigration Categories
Alberta has also utilized allocations to support:
- Practice-ready physicians: 50 nominations
- Francophone candidates: 12 nominations
EOI Pool and Processing Data
As of April 29, 2026:
- Total EOIs: 41,763
- Applications in process: 1,469
Breakdown:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream dominates with 63.8% of EOIs
- Tourism & Hospitality EOIs: 4,088
- Tech Pathway EOIs: 2,554
Priority Sectors for 2026
Alberta continues to prioritize immigration in:
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Agriculture
The latest AAIP draws highlight Alberta’s strategic approach to immigration, targeting labor shortages while maintaining steady nomination issuance.
With thousands of nomination spots still available, candidates in priority sectors may continue to benefit from upcoming draws throughout 2026.