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Latest Alberta PNP Draws 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), formerly known as Alberta PNP, is one of the most strategic pathways to obtain Canadian permanent residency. Unlike general Express Entry draws, Alberta selects candidates based on provincial labour shortages, employer demand, and sector-specific requirements.

In 2026, Alberta has shifted heavily toward targeted draws, focusing on industries such as:

  • Healthcare
  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Technology
  • Law enforcement

This means your chances are not just about CRS score anymore — but alignment with demand.

Latest Alberta PNP Draw 2026

Draw Date Worker Stream / Pathway Minimum Score Number of Invitations
March 27, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway46Less than 10
March 26, 2026Rural Renewal Stream5060
March 24, 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry54102
March 19, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)59109
March 17, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5027
March 16, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)6350
March 13, 2026Rural Renewal Stream51349
March 12, 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry4747
March 6, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway56139
March 5, 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream61832
February 26, 2026Rural Renewal Stream5530
February 24, 2026Tourism and Hospitality Stream7368
February 20, 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors56831
February 19, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)6150
February 17, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)49Less than 10
February 12, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5032
February 11, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway59147
February 10, 2026Rural Renewal Stream54212
February 6, 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway50Less than 10
February 2, 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream57915
January 29, 2026Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway63148
January 27, 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry4543
January 26, 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6163

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Key Insights from Alberta PNP Draws 2026

  1. Extremely low minimum scores in targeted draws

    Alberta issued invitations with scores as low as 46 under the Law Enforcement Pathway and below 60 across multiple sector-based draws.
    This clearly shows Alberta is not prioritizing high CRS profiles, but rather specific occupations and pathways.

  2. High-volume draws under Alberta Opportunity Stream

    Draws under the Alberta Opportunity Stream issued up to 832 invitations in a single round, making it one of the most active pathways in 2026.
    Candidates already working in Alberta have a significantly higher probability of selection.

  3. Strong focus on sector-based hiring

    A large number of draws were conducted under:

    • Construction
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Agriculture
    • Tech

    Alberta is aggressively targeting labour shortages, not general applicants.

  4. Rural Renewal Stream is consistently active

    Multiple draws under the Rural Renewal Stream with moderate scores (50–55 range).
    Smaller communities are becoming a major entry point for PR, especially for mid-range profiles.

  5. “Less than 10 invitations” indicates ultra-targeted selection

    Several draws (e.g., Law Enforcement, Agriculture) issued fewer than 10 invitations.

    • Exact occupation match
    • Employer connection
    • Provincial alignment

    These are highly specific profiles requiring precise eligibility.

  6. Healthcare pathway remains a priority

    Dedicated Healthcare Pathway draws issued consistent invitations (47–102 range).
    Medical professionals continue to have one of the strongest nomination opportunities.


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Previous Alberta PNP Draws

Draw Date Worker Stream / Pathway Minimum Score Number of Invitations
November 24, 2025Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Non-Express Entry4939
November 21, 2025Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry4968
November 14, 2025AAIP Priority Sectors – Health Care5280
November 10, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream551,045
October 29, 2025Law Enforcement Pathway46Less than 10
October 28, 2025Priority Sectors – Construction6060
October 24, 2025Priority Sectors – Health Care42142
October 23, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream60900
October 21, 2025Accelerated Tech Pathway6089
October 16, 2025Priority Sectors – Aviation4613
October 15, 2025Priority Sectors – Agriculture6710
September 4, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream56891
September 2, 2025Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry49126
August 12, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream70581
July 11, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream72269
June 17, 2025Tourism and Hospitality Stream7139
May 5, 2025Rural Renewal Stream68165
April 11, 2025Alberta Opportunity Stream77108
February 3, 2025Rural Renewal Stream68190

Date of Draw Number of Notifications of Interest Letters Sent Draw Parameters CRS Score of Lowest Ranked Candidate
September 10, 2024 22 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 314
August 27, 2024 41 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 302
August 13, 2024 41 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 301
July 30, 2024 57 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 300
July 15, 2024 26 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 306
July 2, 2024 37 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 301
June 18, 2024 73 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 301
May 28, 2024 99 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 302
May 1, 2024 40 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 305
April 17, 2024 49 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 305
March 19, 2024 41 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 304
March 5, 2024 34 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 303
February 20, 2024 33 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
February 6, 2024 44 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 302
February 1, 2024 80 Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 382
January 30, 2024 22 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 312
January 16, 2024 22 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 312
January 11, 2024 44 Priority sector - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 312
January 2, 2024 42 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 309

Date of Draw Invitations Issued Draw Criteria Min. CRS Score
December 5, 2023 19 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 301
November 21, 2023 11 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 345
November 9, 2023 16 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 305
October 26, 2023 100 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 369
October 24, 2023 22 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 326
October 24, 2023 110 Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 300
October 10, 2023 13 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 327
October 5, 2023 150 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 323
October 3, 2023 33 Priority sector - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 313
September 26, 2023 18 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
September 14, 2023 142 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 301
September 12, 2023 16 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 327
September 12, 2023 300 Priority sector - Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 383
August 29, 2023 18 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 300
August 24, 2023 168 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
August 22, 2023 89 Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 303
August 16, 2023 300 Priority sector - Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 408
August 15, 2023 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 326
August 3, 2023 201 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 315
August 1, 2023 32 Priority sector - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 322
August 1, 2023 11 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 317
July 18, 2023 14 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above 311
July 13, 2023 142 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 302
July 11, 2023 150 Priority sector - Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 435
July 4, 2023 12 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 354
June 29, 2023 65 Priority sector - Construction occupation and French as first language, CRS score 300-500 316
June 22, 2023 125 Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500 306
June 21, 2023 19 Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200 318
June 20, 202368Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500301
June 8, 2023150Priority sector - Agriculture occupation and French as a first language, CRS score 300-500382
June 1, 2023117Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500304
May 30, 202320Priority sector - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600342
May 23, 20235Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-1200401
May 11, 2023119Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500311
May 9, 2023175Priority sector - Tourism and hospitality occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600444
May 9, 20238Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above307
April 25, 20238Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above316
April 24, 2023124Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500301
April 20, 2023152Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500302
April 18, 202368Sector priority - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-700307
April 5, 202353Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-600351
March 30, 2023150Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500372
March 9, 2023134Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500301
February 16, 2023100Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500357
January 23, 2023154Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500385
January 19, 202346Family connection and primary occupation in demand, CRS score 300-500324

Date of Draw Invitations Issued Min. CRS Score
December 8, 2022129305
July 29, 2022120473
June 16, 2022150306
May 19, 2022100382
April 14, 2022250356
March 22, 2022350325
March 8, 2022350318
February 1, 2022400340
January 18, 2022350346
January 5, 2022250327

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Alberta PNP (AAIP) conducts draws frequently throughout the year based on provincial labour market needs and nomination allocations. The most recent draw details—including stream, CRS score, and number of Notifications of Interest (NOIs)—are updated regularly on this page as soon as Alberta releases official results.

  • Alberta Express Entry Stream
  • Alberta Opportunity Stream
  • Accelerated Tech Pathway
  • Tourism and Hospitality Stream
  • Law Enforcement Pathway
  • Dedicated Healthcare Pathway
  • Rural Renewal Stream

There is no fixed CRS score for Alberta PNP draws. CRS cut-offs vary depending on the stream, occupation, and provincial priorities. Historically, Alberta has invited candidates with CRS scores ranging from low 300s to 400+, especially under targeted pathways such as technology, healthcare, law enforcement, and tourism.

Alberta typically conducts multiple draws each month. However, draw frequency, size, and CRS cut-offs depend on labour market demand, processing capacity, and annual nomination limits. There is no fixed draw schedule.

  • An active Express Entry profile
  • Eligibility under at least one federal Express Entry program
  • Occupation that supports Alberta’s economic priorities
  • Demonstrated ties to Alberta (job offer, work experience, education, or family)
  • CRS score meeting the requirements of the specific draw

Alberta accepts approved English and French language tests as recognized by IRCC. This includes tests such as IELTS, CELPIP, TEF, TCF, and PTE Core, provided the scores meet the requirements of the selected AAIP stream. Language requirements vary by pathway.

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  • Healthcare and Allied Health Professions
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Law Enforcement and Public Safety
  • Construction and Skilled Trades
  • Aviation and Transportation
  • Create and maintain an Express Entry profile
  • Receive a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Alberta
  • Submit a complete application under the AAIP
  • Receive a provincial nomination (+600 CRS points)
  • Apply for permanent residence through Express Entry

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