Alberta issued around 380 invitations in the AAIP draw in the last two weeks

Alberta has issued around 380 invitations to apply from September 10 to 23, 2026, under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program in several priority and healthcare pathways, with a minimum score range of 49-62 across sectors including technology, Healthcare, IT, Law, and Agriculture. Candidates planning for PR have a good opportunity to apply under the AAIP draws conducted in the last two weeks, with a competitive score and a good number of invitations.

Strategic Overview of the latest AAIP draw

Alberta has conducted 80 draws in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) this year as of September 23, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria to apply for the draw

Here are the general eligibility requirements that candidates must meet to obtain an invitation from the provincial government and immigration authority:

• To be eligible to apply, the applicant must possess a valid Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI) profile, as this is the most important step for the AAIP.

• Candidates must have the work experience needed to start employment in the province.

• Individuals should have received a job offer from an employer located in Alberta.

• Applicants must provide sufficient financial documentation to show they can support themselves.

• Applicants must intend to live and work in Alberta permanently.

• Applicants must meet the specific requirements for the stream/category they applied under.

What is the importance of the AAIP draw?

The last six draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), from September 10-23, 2026, matter for candidates who want to work in Canada and obtain PR soon by gaining work experience and contributing to economic growth.

More invitations for specific occupational categories, especially in healthcare, tech, and the opportunity stream, signal that the province wants to hire more international workers whose skills and experience support its goals.

The high number of invitations issued in the September AAIP draws highlights the country's professional shortages, even with low unemployment rates, making it challenging for employers to fill open positions locally. This scenario underscores the importance of both the province and Canada developing targeted immigration policies and actively seeking international talent on a significant scale.

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