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 option; others use the non-Express Entry option with a CLB 5 language minimum.
Who it suits
- Physicians, RNs, LPNs, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, clinical social workers and psychologists
- Health professionals able to show they can be registered with the Alberta regulator
Requirements
- ProfessionNine eligible professions: physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, clinical social workers, psychologists. ↗ alberta.ca
- Job offerValid, verifiable job offer from an Alberta employer in the health sector, with WCB coverage. ↗ alberta.ca
- LicenceProof from the regulatory body of ability to practise in Alberta. ↗ alberta.ca
- Express entry optionExpress Entry option: CRS of at least 300 and eligibility under CEC, FSW or FST. ↗ alberta.ca
- LanguageNon-Express Entry option (for those who cannot reach CRS 300): CLB 5 in all abilities, test under 2 years old. ↗ alberta.ca
- FeesWorker EOI fee is $135 (effective 2026-04-07); application fee for worker streams is $1,500 (since 2025-04-01). Invited candidates have 15 days to accept an invitation and 30 days to finish the draft application. ↗ alberta.ca
How candidates are selected
Pathway-specific draws from the worker EOI pool (score out of 100), separately for Express Entry and non-Express Entry candidates. Worker EOI (WEOI) is scored out of 100 on education, work experience, language and age; AAIP also weighs non-scored data such as NOC, industry and wage, so score alone does not decide selection.
Location requirement: Job with an Alberta health-sector employer; intend to live and work in Alberta.
Processing: AAIP was assessing Health Care Pathway applications received from 2026-08-29 onward (as of the 2026-09-23 update); expedited processing applies.
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Priority Sectors (Health Care) - Express Entry Stream | 62 | 100 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry | 60 | 51 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - non-Express Entry | 60 | 24 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway - Express Entry | 60 | 57 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Priority Sectors (Health Care) - Express Entry Stream | 66 | 50 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- alberta.caProgram pageChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caExpress Entry Stream pageChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caHow to apply / EOIChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caDraws and allocationChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.