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Alberta Invites 425 Workers for Provincial Nomination

Alberta's immigration program issued 425 invitations for provincial nomination between October 23 and November 2, 2026. The selections targeted health care workers, Rural Renewal Stream, and Alberta Opportunity Stream candidates.

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Recent Selection Rounds in Alberta

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted five selection rounds from October 23 to November 2, 2026, issuing a total of 425 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. These rounds focused on candidates in the health care sector, those eligible for the Rural Renewal Stream, and candidates with job offers under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

Details of the Selection Rounds

The selection rounds were distributed as follows:

  • November 2: 173 invitations issued under the Rural Renewal Stream with a minimum score of 51.
  • October 30: 132 invitations under the Alberta Opportunity Stream with a minimum score of 59.
  • October 29: 64 invitations through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry with a minimum score of 50.
  • October 27: 19 invitations via the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry with a minimum score of 60.
  • October 23: 37 invitations under the Rural Renewal Stream with a minimum score of 51.

Provincial Nomination Allocation and Usage

By November 4, 2026, Alberta had used approximately 92.5% of its provincial nomination allocation, issuing 6,108 nominations out of 6,603 available spaces. The province's allocation increased by 200 spaces in August 2026, initially set at 6,403. There are currently 495 nomination spaces remaining, with 756 applications pending processing.

Pathways and Streams Overview

The AAIP's selection rounds in 2026 have invited no fewer than 14,584 candidates across various streams and pathways. The breakdown of active worker expressions of interest (WEOIs) and invitations issued includes:

Stream/PathwayWorkers with Active ProfilesInvitations Issued
Alberta Opportunity Stream20,6038,551
Rural Renewal Stream1,2831,384
Tourism and Hospitality Stream2,846252
Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + non-EE)9761,031
Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway1,8831,466
Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway39<60
Alberta Express Entry – Priority sector draws/other initiatives4,581≥1,894

Additionally, Alberta has issued nominations to 50 practice-ready physicians and 12 francophone candidates using supplementary spaces outside the regular allocation.

Sources

Prepared by Verixa from official information published by CIC News (2026-11-08). Check the official source before you act. This article is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many invitations were issued in the recent AAIP selection rounds?

A total of 425 invitations were issued between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

Which streams were targeted in the recent Alberta selection rounds?

The selection rounds targeted the Rural Renewal Stream, Alberta Opportunity Stream, and Dedicated Health Care Pathways.

What is the current status of Alberta's provincial nomination allocation?

As of November 4, 2026, Alberta has used approximately 92.5% of its allocation, with 495 spaces remaining.