Alberta issues over 1,100 invitations under AAIP targeting several highly skilled sectors
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continues its focus on skilled immigration, with more than 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued across several draws. The most recent draws are designed to address labor shortages in key areas such as healthcare, technology, aviation, and agriculture, and further demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to fostering economic growth through skilled immigration.
Strategic Overview of the latest AAIP draw
In a course of around 10 days, from July 3, 2026 to July 15, 2026, approximately 1167 invitations have been issued in different priority sectors, which are as follows:
Eligibility criteria to apply for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program
Hold a valid passport and be lawfully present in Canada.
Meet the requirements of a specific AAIP stream.
Have the education, work experience, and skills relevant to the nominated occupation.
Achieve the required level of English or French proficiency by taking a designated language test.
Have a valid Alberta job offer, if applicable under the stream.
Fulfill the minimum income and settlement funds requirement, if applicable.
Plan to live and work permanently in Alberta.
Meet all other requirements, including the federal requirements for admissibility to Canadian permanent residence.
For Express Entry-linked streams, have an active Express Entry profile and meet the requirements of at least one federal immigration program.
What does the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program mean for immigrants?
The latest AAIP selection rounds demonstrate Alberta’s continued commitment to the province's labor market needs in its immigration strategy. Alberta is focusing on high-priority sectors and sustainable, long-term economic growth by issuing over 1,000 invitations through several streams.
For immigration recipients, it means they should be able to stay competitive by gaining more experience in priority occupations and fulfilling provincial pre-conditions to enhance their chances of receiving a provincial nomination. Express Entry-based nominations through an AAIP stream also award an extra 600 CRS points, significantly improving their prospects of being issued with an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence.
As targeted draws continue to be issued in Alberta, skilled workers with qualifications that align with the province’s labour market needs are likely to be in a strong position to take advantage of future immigration opportunities.
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