Alberta Immigration Draws October 2025: 202 Candidates Invited Under Five AAIP Streams

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted five provincial draws between October 8 and October 21, 2025, issuing a total of 202 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in high-demand sectors. This reflects the province’s strategic focus on attracting skilled professionals to fill critical labour gaps across Alberta’s growing industries.

Summary of Recent Alberta Draws

Date	Stream	ITAs Issued	Minimum Score
October 21, 2025	Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway	89	60
October 16, 2025	Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Aviation)	13	46
October 15, 2025	Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)	10	67
October 10, 2025	Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non–Express Entry)	41	45
October 8, 2025	Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)	46	52

In total, 202 candidates received invitations, with the lowest cut-off score dropping to just 45 under the non–Express Entry health care draw — indicating Alberta’s strong commitment to address workforce shortages in vital sectors.

Alberta’s 2025 Nomination Statistics

As of October 21, 2025, Alberta has issued 4,689 provincial nominations out of its 6,403 allocation slots for the year, leaving 1,714 spaces still available.

Stream	Allocation	Nominations Issued	Remaining	EOI in Pool
Alberta Opportunity Stream	3,356	2,544	812	36,778
Rural Renewal Stream	1,100	877	233	4,024
Tourism & Hospitality Stream	245	212	33	5,689
Dedicated Health Care Pathways	245	438	372	1,402
Accelerated Tech Pathway	291	170	121	2,621
Law Enforcement Pathway	26	16	10	105
Priority Sectors & Other Initiatives	553	412	141	4,444

These numbers highlight the province’s continued momentum in welcoming skilled newcomers through its multiple AAIP streams.

What This Means for Applicants

The recent series of draws underlines Alberta’s commitment to recruiting professionals in key industries, including:

• Technology (Accelerated Tech Pathway)
• Health Care (Dedicated Health Care Pathways)
• Aviation and Agriculture (Priority Sectors)

To maximize your eligibility, ensure that your Express Entry profile is active and up-to-date, and that your occupation aligns with Alberta’s targeted sectors.

Steps for Interested Candidates

1. Review eligibility criteria on the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
2. Create or update your Express Entry profile.
3. Highlight relevant sector-specific experience in tech, health care, agriculture, or aviation.
4. Monitor ongoing Alberta draw results to stay informed of trends and cut-off scores.
5. Be prepared to apply promptly upon receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Conclusion

The latest five draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program reinforce the province’s goal of building a diverse and resilient labour market. With many nomination slots still open, professionals in high-demand sectors are encouraged to take advantage of Alberta’s welcoming immigration pathways in 2025.