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Alberta PNP Issues 1,110 ITAs in September 2026 Across 9 Draws
Alberta continued its targeted approach to provincial immigration in September 2026, selecting skilled workers through multiple pathways under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The province conducted nine separate selections during the month, inviting a combined 1,110 candidates to pursue a pathway toward Canadian permanent residence.
The September selections covered a range of labour-market priorities, including technology, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and law enforcement. Alberta also issued invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, giving eligible workers already connected to the province another route toward permanent residence.
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Alberta PNP Draws in September 2026
The September 2026 selections show that Alberta is using different pathways to target candidates based on specific workforce requirements.
The minimum scores varied considerably depending on the stream and selection criteria.
| Draw Date | AAIP Stream / Pathway | Minimum Score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 58 | 113 |
| September 22, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 59 | 100 |
| September 21, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 49 | Less than 10 |
| September 18, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Healthcare | 62 | 100 |
| September 15, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Agriculture | 60 | 18 |
| September 10, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors – Manufacturing | 60 | 48 |
| September 9, 2026 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway – Express Entry | 60 | 51 |
| September 3, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 60 | 96 |
| September 1, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 56 | 575 |
Across these nine selections, Alberta issued 1,110 invitations to prospective provincial nominees.
Technology and Healthcare Remain Key Priorities
Technology professionals received invitations through the Accelerated Tech Pathway on September 3 and September 22. The two selections invited 96 and 100 candidates respectively, with minimum scores of 60 and 59.
Healthcare workers were also selected through two different pathways. The September 9 Dedicated Healthcare selection issued 51 invitations, while another healthcare-focused selection under the Alberta Express Entry Stream invited 100 candidates on September 18.
These selections demonstrate Alberta’s continued use of targeted immigration pathways to address specific workforce requirements rather than relying solely on broad-based invitations.
Alberta Also Targets Agriculture and Manufacturing Workers
An agriculture-focused draw on September 15 invited 18 candidates with a minimum score of 60. Alberta also conducted a manufacturing-focused selection on September 10, issuing 48 invitations to candidates with scores of at least 60.
These targeted selections provide opportunities for candidates whose professional backgrounds correspond with sectors identified as important to Alberta’s labour market.
Some of the Largest Draws of the Year
Several of the invitation rounds conducted during this period ranked among the biggest held by Alberta in 2026. Large-scale selections were recorded under:
- The Accelerated Tech Pathway
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Agriculture-focused priority sector initiatives
- Manufacturing-focused priority sector initiatives
These larger draws indicate that Alberta continues to rely heavily on immigration to meet employer demand and fill vacancies that remain difficult to address through domestic recruitment alone.
Alberta Opportunity Stream Delivers the Largest Selections
On September 1, Alberta issued 575 invitations, with a minimum score of 56. A further 113 candidates were invited through the same stream on September 23, with the minimum score increasing to 58.
Together, these two selections accounted for 688 invitations, representing the majority of Alberta’s invitations during the month.
A Large Candidate Pool Remains
As of July 30, the AAIP had 36,948 Worker Expressions of Interest (WEOIs) in its inventory.
The distribution across major pathways was:
| Stream / Pathway | WEOIs in Inventory |
|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 23,056 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,850 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 3,558 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 1,332 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,136 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 53 |
| Priority Sector Draws / Initiatives | 4,963 |
The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounts for the largest share of the inventory, with more than 23,000 profiles.
By comparison, the Law Enforcement pathway has only 53 WEOIs. This considerable difference in candidate numbers is one factor that helps illustrate why nomination spaces are not distributed evenly across the program.
Conclusion
For skilled professionals interested in Canada PR, choosing the right Alberta pathway is therefore important. Candidates should assess their occupation, work history, education, language results, employment situation, and Express Entry eligibility before determining which AAIP option may be suitable.
