Alberta Invites Construction Workers in Latest PNP Draw
On July 25, 2025, Alberta held a new draw under the Alberta
Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), inviting candidates who can help fill key
labour shortages in the province—especially in the construction industry.
Focus on Construction Workers
This draw was part of the Alberta Express Entry Stream –
Priority Sectors category, which targets specific sectors that are important to
the province’s economy. In this round, 39 candidates with active Express Entry
profiles received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for a provincial nomination.
Here are the details of the draw:
|
Draw Category |
Number of Invitations |
Cut-off Score |
|
Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction) |
39 |
66 |
To be eligible, candidates needed to have their primary occupation listed under
an eligible construction-related role in their Express Entry profile. Those
with a job offer from an Alberta employer had to ensure that the offer was also
in a qualifying construction occupation.
For a complete list of eligible construction occupations,
candidates can visit Alberta’s official AAIP website.
Alberta’s 2025 Immigration Plans
Earlier this year, Alberta confirmed that it would continue
issuing invitations through its three main Express Entry Stream pathways,
giving special attention to candidates in key sectors. These sectors include:
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Aviation
- Healthcare
How Many Invitations Are Left in 2025?
So far, Alberta has issued 269 invitations under the
Express Entry – Priority Sectors stream. The table below shows how many
nominations are still available for the rest of the year:
|
2025 Nomination Allocation |
Remaining Spaces |
EOIs in the Pool |
|
405 |
136 |
4,425 |
Across all streams, Alberta has a total of 4,875 nomination spots for 2025. As
of August 1, 2025, the province has used 3,134 of them, leaving 1,741 spaces
for the rest of the year.
What Happens After You Get a Nomination?
Once a candidate receives a provincial nomination, they can
apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for permanent
residency. This nomination gives them 600 additional points in the Express
Entry system, greatly increasing their chances of receiving an invitation from
IRCC.
