Alberta immigration: provincial nominee streams
All worker streams are inviting through September 2026. A $135 fee to submit a Worker Expression of Interest began on 2026-04-07. Alberta reports 5,221 nominations issued of 6,603 as of the 2026-09-23 update.
How the province selects
Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) ranked on a points grid, with targeted draws by stream, sector or pathway.
Key facts
- Submitting a Worker Expression of Interest costs $135 (since 2026-04-07).
- Since 2026-05-26 candidates can edit their WEOI and reject unwanted invitations.
- An Eligibility Explorer tool for matching streams to a profile launched 2026-06-17.
- Alberta's draw table lists the lowest score invited; recent minimums range roughly from 49 to 62 on its points grid.
- Law Enforcement pathway rounds are very small (fewer than 10 invitations).
AAIP updates page (2026-08-10): IRCC added 200 nominations, bringing the 2026 allocation to 6,603. Processing page (as of 2026-09-23) shows 5,221 issued and 1,382 remaining.
Streams
Accelerated Tech Pathway (Alberta Express Entry Stream)
An expedited pathway within the Alberta Express Entry Stream for people employed by, or with a job offer from, an Alberta tech-industry employer in an eligible tech occupation. A…
Alberta Express Entry Stream - Priority Sectors (Agriculture)
Agriculture occupations are one of the sectors AAIP prioritises when inviting Express Entry candidates, alongside construction, aviation and others. There is no separate…
Alberta Express Entry Stream
Alberta's stream for candidates who already hold an Express Entry profile. AAIP invites profiles through its worker EOI pool, focusing on set pathways (tech, health care, law…
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
For international graduates of Alberta publicly funded post-secondary institutions who hold a valid PGWP and want to start or buy a business in Alberta. There is no minimum net…
Dedicated Health Care Pathway
Expedited AAIP pathway for licensed health professionals with a job offer from an Alberta health-sector employer. Candidates with a CRS of 300 or more use the Express Entry…
Alberta Opportunity Stream
Alberta's main worker stream for temporary residents who already work full-time in Alberta and hold a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.…
Rural Entrepreneur Stream
For experienced business owners or managers who will start or buy a business in a rural Alberta community (population under 100,000, outside the Calgary and Edmonton CMAs).…
Rural Renewal Stream
Workers or overseas candidates with a full-time job offer from an employer in an Alberta community designated under the stream, plus an endorsement letter from that community's…
Tourism and Hospitality Stream
Stream for temporary foreign workers already working full-time in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sector for an approved employer in a listed occupation. Entry is through the…
Recent invitation rounds
| Date | Stream | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream (EOI points) | 58 | 113 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Accelerated Tech Pathway (EOI points) | 59 | 100 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Law Enforcement Pathway (EOI points) | 49 | — |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Priority Sectors (Health Care) (EOI points) | 62 | 100 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Priority Sectors (Agriculture) (EOI points) | 60 | 18 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Priority Sectors (Manufacturing) (EOI points) | 60 | 48 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry (EOI points) | 60 | 51 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream - Accelerated Tech Pathway (EOI points) | 60 | 96 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream (EOI points) | 56 | 575 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - non-Express Entry (EOI points) | 60 | 24 |
Official sources
- alberta.caAAIP draws and processing informationChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caAAIP updatesChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caAAIP application streamsChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.ca2025 draw summary (PDF)Checked 2026-10-01