Alberta Continues to Welcome Foreign Workers Through Targeted Immigration Draws
- nmredm
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
Updated: July 28, 2025
In July 2025, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continued its efforts to attract skilled foreign workers by issuing hundreds of invitations through various immigration streams. These draws focus on filling critical labor shortages in Alberta’s economy, ranging from healthcare to aviation.
Summary of Alberta Immigration Draws (July 3 – July 16, 2025)
Between July 3 and July 16, Alberta conducted six draws under the AAIP, targeting both Express Entry-aligned and non-Express Entry pathways.
Here’s a breakdown of the draws and who received invitations:
Draw Date | Stream | Minimum CRS Score | Invitations Issued |
July 16, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 49 | Fewer than 10 |
July 11, 2025 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 72 | 269 |
July 9, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry) | 53 | 32 |
July 8, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Aviation Sector | 53 | 20 |
July 4, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Agriculture Sector | 64 | 15 |
July 3, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 62 | 36 |
Focus on In-Demand Pathways for 2025
The Alberta Opportunity Stream remains one of the most active, targeting temporary foreign workers already employed in the province with eligible job offers.
For 2025, Alberta has placed additional focus on priority sectors within the Express Entry stream. These include:
👩⚕️ Healthcare
🧱 Construction
✈️ Aviation
🌾 Agriculture
In addition to these sectors, the following pathways are also prioritized:
Law Enforcement Pathway
Accelerated Tech Pathway
Dedicated Health Care Pathway
Allocation & Progress: AAIP Nomination Stats for 2025
As of July 16, here’s how many nominations Alberta has issued across key pathways—and how many remain:
Stream | 2025 Quota | Nominations Issued | Remaining Nominations | EOIs in Pool |
Law Enforcement Pathway | 20 | Fewer than 10 | N/A | 116 |
Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,592 | 1,608 | 984 | 40,623 |
Health Care Pathway (EE + Non-EE) | 500 | 251 | 249 | 1,623 |
Priority Sectors (All) | 405 | 244 | 161 | 4,302 |
The AAIP currently holds 2,311 applications under review and has issued 2,895 of its total 4,875 nomination slots for the year. That leaves 1,980 nominations still up for grabs.
Want to Be One of the Next Nominees?
If you’re a foreign worker or employer looking to tap into Alberta’s immigration programs, now is the time to act. With pathways tailored for specific industries and simplified streams like the Alberta Opportunity Stream, qualified individuals still have strong chances to receive a nomination in 2025.
👉 Need personalized guidance? Book your free consultation with Gogna Immigration today and let us guide your journey toward permanent residency in Alberta.
📞 Tel: (780) 244-1907, Cell: (780) 232-1905
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