Over 1,100 Candidates Invited in Alberta’s Second-Largest Immigration Draw of the Year
Alberta Steps Up 2025 Immigration Efforts With a Wave of New Invitations
Alberta has moved into the final phase of its 2025 immigration strategy with a major push, issuing more than 1,100 invitations in a series of focused selection rounds. The activity highlights the province’s increasing emphasis on retaining its workforce and filling labour gaps, especially in healthcare.
- Draw Highlights by Stream
Two Draws, One Ambitious Week
Between November 10 and 14, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two targeted draws, each serving different streams and priorities.
Selection Round Breakdown
| Date | AAIP Stream | ITAs Issued | Cutoff Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 1,045 | 55 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Express Entry Stream – Priority Healthcare | 80 | 52 |
Spotlight on the Alberta Opportunity Stream
Who This Stream Targets The AOS is intended for individuals who:
- Hold a valid Alberta-based job offer
- Possess an eligible occupation and an active work permit
- Meet Alberta’s baseline requirements for experience, language ability, and education
- Demonstrate long-term prospects for integrating into Alberta’s labour market
Healthcare Recruitment Through Express Entry
Why Healthcare Candidates Are Being Prioritised
Alberta continues to struggle with staffing shortages across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centres. By tapping into the Express Entry system, the AAIP can quickly nominate qualified nurses, physicians, medical technologists, and other health professionals. To date, 494 nominations have been issued through the priority sector category, which carries a total allocation of 660 spots for 2025.
Federal Allocation Boost Drives Increased Activity
Why Alberta is Running Targeted Draws
The Law Enforcement Pathway, launched in 2023, bridges recruitment gaps among Alberta’s policing services by connecting immigration to public safety recruitment programs.
What the Latest Draws Signal for Immigration Candidates
These November selections indicate that Alberta is focused on:
- Clearing its AOS application inventory
- Addressing critical workforce gaps
- Making full use of its expanded nomination limit
- Leveraging Express Entry to bring in skilled workers more efficiently
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