Alberta has continued its targeted immigration strategy by issuing new invitations to skilled workers in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and the Alberta Opportunity Stream through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The latest selection rounds, held between June 5 and June 15, 2026, reflect the province’s focus on addressing labour shortages in sectors critical to Alberta’s economy.
With these latest draws, Alberta has now issued more than 8,450 invitations to provincial nomination candidates in 2026, making it one of Canada’s most active Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
📊 Latest Alberta AAIP Draw Results
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program conducted four targeted draws during June.
| Draw Date | Stream / Pathway | Invitations | Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Priority Sector – Manufacturing | 56 | 53 |
| June 12, 2026 | Priority Sector – Agriculture | 46 | 52 |
| June 8, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 49 | 60 |
| June 5, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 462 | 50 |
Total invitations issued: 613 candidates.
🏥 Healthcare Workers Continue to Receive Priority
Healthcare remains one of Alberta’s highest immigration priorities in 2026.
The June 8 draw invited 49 candidates through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry, with a minimum score of 60. Eligible professionals generally include:
- Registered nurses
- Licensed practical nurses
- Physicians
- Physiotherapists
- Occupational therapists
- Medical laboratory professionals
The province continues to prioritize healthcare workers to help address staffing shortages across hospitals, clinics, and rural healthcare facilities.
🏭 Manufacturing Workers Receive Targeted Invitations
Manufacturing has become another major priority sector for Alberta.
On June 15, the province invited 56 manufacturing workers through the Alberta Express Entry Priority Sector pathway.
Manufacturing occupations remain in high demand due to:
- Industrial expansion
- Skilled labour shortages
- Increased production needs
- Economic growth across Alberta
This was Alberta’s latest manufacturing-focused draw of 2026.
🌾 Agriculture Sector Remains in Demand
Alberta also held a dedicated agriculture draw on June 12, inviting 46 candidates with a minimum score of 52.
Agriculture continues to be one of Alberta’s key industries, and the province is using immigration to address ongoing shortages in:
- Farm operations
- Agricultural production
- Food processing
- Agribusiness
The June 12 selection marked the third agriculture-specific Priority Sector draw conducted in 2026.
👷 Alberta Opportunity Stream Issues the Most Invitations
The largest draw during this period occurred under the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS).
On June 5, Alberta invited 462 candidates with a minimum score of 50.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream primarily targets temporary foreign workers who are already employed in Alberta and meet the program’s eligibility requirements. It remains the province’s largest worker immigration pathway.
📈 Alberta’s Immigration Priorities in 2026
According to Alberta’s latest AAIP updates, the province is focusing its worker streams on occupations in:
- 🏥 Healthcare
- 💻 Technology
- 🏗 Construction
- 🏭 Manufacturing
- ✈ Aviation
- 🌾 Agriculture
- 🏡 Rural Renewal communities
While these are the primary focus areas, Alberta notes that invitations may also be issued to candidates outside these sectors when provincial labour market needs require it.
📊 AAIP Progress in 2026
As of the latest provincial update:
- Total invitations issued: More than 8,453
- Federal nomination allocation: 6,403
- Nominations already issued: 2,587
- Remaining nomination spaces: 3,816
Alberta also reported approximately 38,292 active worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in its candidate pool and 1,222 applications awaiting processing.
🎯 What This Means for Immigration Candidates
✔ Alberta Continues Targeted Selection
The province is inviting workers based on labour market demand rather than conducting broad draws.
✔ Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Agriculture Have Strong Opportunities
Professionals in these sectors remain among Alberta’s highest immigration priorities.
✔ Low Selection Scores
Several draws had minimum scores between 50 and 60, making them accessible to many eligible candidates.
✔ Provincial Nomination Provides a Major Advantage
For Express Entry-aligned streams, a provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, significantly improving the chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
📌 Final Thoughts
Alberta’s latest immigration draws demonstrate the province’s continued commitment to attracting skilled workers in industries facing critical labour shortages. By targeting healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, and workers already employed in Alberta, the AAIP is helping employers fill vacancies while creating new pathways to permanent residence for qualified foreign workers.
For candidates whose experience aligns with Alberta’s priority sectors, the province remains one of Canada’s strongest options for obtaining a provincial nomination in 2026.
