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Alberta Continues to Welcome Foreign Workers Through Targeted Immigration Draws

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.

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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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