Alberta invited 1,051 candidates through four provincial immigration draws held between May 1 and May 13, 2026.
The invitations were issued under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), targeting candidates in healthcare, technology, the Alberta Opportunity Stream, and rural community pathways.
The largest round was held on May 6 under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, with 832 invitations and a minimum score of 54. This stream made up nearly 80% of all invitations issued in these latest draws.
On May 7, Alberta invited 146 candidates through the Accelerated Tech Pathway, with a minimum score of 57. On May 13, another 61 candidates were invited through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway under Express Entry, also with a minimum score of 57. The Rural Renewal Stream saw 12 invitations on May 1, with a minimum score of 50.
So far in 2026, Alberta has held 36 provincial immigration draws and issued at least 6,269 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. Most of these invitations have gone through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
As of May 14, Alberta had used 2,191 of its 6,403 federal nomination spaces for 2026, leaving 4,212 spots available.
The province has identified healthcare, technology, and rural immigration as key priorities for 2026. These latest draws show Alberta is continuing to focus on workers who can support labour needs in major sectors and smaller communities across the province.
