Alberta Hosts Five Immigration Draws for Visa Seekers
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is actively inviting newcomers to apply for provincial nomination through recent draws held between June 5 and June 19, 2025. These draws are aimed at individuals with specific skills and professional backgrounds that are in demand in Alberta.
What Happened in the Latest Draws?
During these two weeks, the AAIP conducted five draws across various immigration streams, each with different cut-off scores. Notably, three of these draws were linked to the Express Entry system, a popular pathway for skilled workers seeking to live permanently in Canada.
| Date | Stream | Cut-off Score | Invitations Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors* | 70 | 18 |
| June 10 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 53 | 33 |
| June 17 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 71 | 39 |
| June 18 | Law Enforcement Pathway | 51 | N/A |
| June 19 | Accelerated Tech Pathway | 73 | 22 |
*Priority sectors for the Alberta Express Entry stream include:
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Aviation
- Healthcare
How Many More Invitations Will Be Issued?
As of June 19, the AAIP has issued 2,535 nominations from its total allocation of 4,875 for the year. This means there are still 2,340 spots available for candidates looking to move to Alberta this year.
| Stream | Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued | Nominations to be Issued | EOIs in Candidate Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors* | 405 | 199 | 206 | 4,111 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry | 500 | 208 | 292 | 1,568 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 245 | 181 | 64 | 6,048 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 20 | N/A | N/A | 111 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 146 | 81 | 65 | 3,397 |
It’s essential to note that the AAIP currently has 2,657 applications waiting for processing.
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