Alberta invites 722 workers to apply for provincial nomination
Between September 1–9, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 722 workers with Alberta job offers to apply for provincial nomination.
Of these, the occupation-specific invitations went to 96 tech workers and 51 healthcare workers.
Those invited can respond by applying for provincial nomination, and if nominated, can apply to the federal government for permanent residence (PR).
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While awaiting processing of their PR application, in-Canada applicants may also apply for a bridging open work permit (BOWP).
As of June 9, 2026, Alberta Opportunity Stream nominees can take advantage of the faster process for base PNP applicants to apply for BOWPs. The federal temporary measure allows a base PNP applicant to apply for a BOWP before having received the Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) for their PR application.
Draw details
| Draw date | Stream/pathway | Invitations issued | Minimum score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 51 | 60 |
| September 3, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 96 | 60 |
| September 1, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 575 | 56 |
Active worker expressions of interest vs. invitations issued
The table below details the number of Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOIs) in the pool, alongside the number of invitations issued this year, as of September 9, 2026:
| Stream/pathway | Workers with active profiles | Invitations issued |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 22,381 | 8,183 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,750 | 1,043 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 3,372 | 227 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + non-EE) | 1,302 | 895 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,039 | 1,366 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 46 | <40 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority sector draws/initiatives | 5,067 | >1,156 |
The September 3 and 9 draws fall within Alberta’s stated 2026 priorities, which in addition to healthcare and tech include construction, aviation, agriculture, and manufacturing.
The AAIP has held 74 draws in 2026, as of the time of writing.
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