Alberta starts 2026 with over 1100 invitations across four draws, i.e., the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released details of its latest provincial immigration draws, held between January 26 and February 2, 2026.
During this time, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations across its:
- Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry)
- The Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Accelerated Tech Pathway
- The Alberta Opportunity Stream
Overview Of Draws (January 26–February 2)
Alberta’s most recent draw results show that four rounds of invitations took place in one week.
The largest draw in this period was held on February 2 through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which alone made up 78% of all invitations issued.
| Draw Date | Stream / Pathway | Number Of Invitations Issued | Cut-Off Score |
| February 2, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 915 | 57 |
| January 29, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 148 | 63 |
| January 27, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry | 43 | 45 |
| January 26, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 63 | 61 |
Notably, the lowest cut-off score during this period was 45, which appeared in the non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care draw on January 27.
2026 Focus And Selection Method
In its latest update, Alberta stated that AAIP draws and nominations in 2026 will focus on occupations linked to healthcare, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture, and communities named under the Rural Renewal Stream.
The province also noted that invitations may still be issued outside these listed priority areas.
Alberta has also confirmed that draws are not scheduled in advance. The minimum score is not the only factor used in selection. Other factors may include:
- Work experience in a priority occupation
- Working as a licensed physician in Alberta
- Being a francophone newcomer seeking to settle in the province
Provincial Nomination Numbers
Alberta reports a 2026 nomination allocation of 6,403. As of February 5, 2026, the province had issued 405 nominations, with 5,964 spaces still available.
Most nominations issued so far have been through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
Alberta also noted that up to 10,000 federal immigration spaces are available across all Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) for practice-ready physicians and Francophones who meet federal requirements. AAIP nominations issued under this initiative in 2026 will not count toward Alberta’s total allocation of 6,403.
AAIP Stream-Level Summary
The AAIP has also shared information on stream allocations, nominations issued, remaining spaces, and the number of candidates in each Expression of Interest (EOI) pool.
As of February 5, the figures provided by Alberta for each stream and pathway are as follows:
| Stream / Pathway | 2026 Nomination Allocation | Nominations Issued (2026) | Spaces Remaining | EOIs In Selection Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 255 | 3,170 | 28,412 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | Less than 10 | N/A | 3,185 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 29 | 121 | 4,928 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE + non-EE) | 500 | 34 | 466 | 1,406 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 34 | 566 | 2,653 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | Less than 10 | N/A | 91 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority sector draws/initiatives | 600 | 48 | 518 | 4,371 |
| Total EOI pool (all worker streams) | 45,276 |
As of the time of this writing, Alberta has 1,006 applications waiting to be processed in its inventory.
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