The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) recently
conducted two new draws, inviting candidates to apply for provincial nomination
under its targeted immigration streams.
These draws focused on candidates working in high-demand
sectors, including construction and agriculture.
Summary of Draws Held Between June 20 and June
25, 2025
AAIP issued invitations through two separate immigration
streams during the last 10 days of June:
Date |
Stream |
Cut-off Score |
Number of Invitations |
June 25, 2025 |
Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority: Construction |
67 |
15 |
June 20, 2025 |
Alberta Opportunity Stream – Agriculture |
52 |
118 |
How Many Nominations Are Left for 2025?
As of July 2, 2025, Alberta has issued 2,688 nominations
out of its total annual allocation of 4,875. This means there are still 2,187
nominations available for eligible candidates this year.
Here’s a breakdown by stream:
Stream |
Nomination Allocation |
Nominations Issued |
Remaining Nominations |
EOIs in Pool |
Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors |
405 |
223 |
182 |
4,185 |
Alberta Opportunity Stream |
2,592 |
1,524 |
1,068 |
39,979 |
Understanding the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is designed for temporary
foreign workers who are already employed full-time in the province. To qualify,
applicants must:
What Is the Alberta Express Entry Stream?
The Alberta Express Entry Stream allows the province to
nominate eligible candidates from the federal Express Entry pool. It targets
individuals with skills and experience aligned with Alberta’s labour market
needs.
In recent draws, Alberta has prioritized candidates in
construction, agriculture, and aviation. This stream also includes specialized
pathways such as:
Candidates selected through these pathways receive a
provincial nomination, which can significantly increase their chances of
receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence through Express Entry.