The Alberta immigration authority recently announced the latest draw results for its Provincial Nominee Program (AAIP) for September 2025. According to the data, in the brief nine-day period from September 2 to September 10, the province held a total of seven draws across different immigration streams, issuing a remarkable 1,376 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). This figure makes September the month with the highest number of invitations issued so far this year.
The core objective of these intensive draws was clear: to precisely attract talent capable of alleviating critical labor shortages in the province's key industries. All invited candidates held a job offer from an Alberta employer, and their professional backgrounds closely align with the occupations currently in high demand in the province.
Details of Each Immigration Draw
The seven draws spanned multiple immigration pathways. The largest single draw occurred on September 4, targeting the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which resulted in 891 invitations. A detailed breakdown of the draws is provided in the table below:
| Draw Date (2025) | Stream/Pathway | Number of Invitations | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 10 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Aviation) | 30 | 50 |
| September 9 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Healthcare) | 70 | 64 |
| September 8 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction) | 121 | 61 |
| September 5 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 71 | 48 |
| September 4 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 891 | 56 |
| September 3 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 67 | 44 |
| September 2 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (Express Entry) | 126 | 49 |
Analysis of Key Immigration Programs
In these draws, the Alberta Opportunity Stream once again reaffirmed its status as the AAIP's most popular immigration pathway. This stream not only boasts the largest annual nomination allocation among all provincial programs but also has the highest number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in its candidate pool, at nearly 42,000.
Meanwhile, the strategy for the Alberta Express Entry stream this year is to focus on inviting candidates from priority sectors. According to a plan announced by the AAIP earlier this year, these priority sectors include construction, agriculture, aviation, and healthcare. This stream also operates three designated sub-pathways: the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, the Accelerated Tech Pathway, and the Law Enforcement Pathway.
2025 Provincial Nomination Allocation Status
As of September 11, the status of Alberta's 2025 provincial nomination allocation is as follows:
| Stream | 2025 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued | Remaining Allocations | EOIs in Candidate Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors | 405 | 348 | 57 | 4,619 |
| Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (EE & non-EE) | 500 | 353 | 147 | 1,633 |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 2,016 | 579 | 41,848 |
It is worth noting that the AAIP does not provide a detailed breakdown of allocations for each individual priority sector under the Express Entry stream. Similarly, it does not distinguish the specific allocations between the Express Entry and non-Express Entry options within the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.
Overall, Alberta's total nomination allocation for 2025 is 4,875 spots. As of September 11, the province has used 3,749 of these, leaving 1,126 nominations available for the remainder of the year.
Furthermore, official figures indicate that there are currently 1,768 applications in the inventory awaiting processing. As the year-end approaches, Alberta is expected to continue conducting targeted draws to fully utilize its remaining allocations, supporting the province's economic growth and labor market stability.
