The AAIP draws conducted in early September have invited 722 candidates across three Alberta Advantage Immigration Program pathways. Alberta issued invitations to workers in the Alberta Opportunity Stream, the Accelerated Tech Pathway and the Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
The latest selections demonstrate Alberta’s continued focus on occupations and sectors considered important to the province’s workforce needs. Alberta’s current priorities include health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture, and communities participating in the Rural Renewal Stream.
Alberta AAIP Draws Issue 722 Invitations
The latest AAIP draws took place between September 1 and September 9, 2026.
The three selections were:
| Draw date | AAIP pathway | Minimum score | Invitations |
| September 1, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 56 | 575 |
| September 3, 2026 | Accelerated Tech Pathway | 60 | 96 |
| September 9, 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry | 60 | 51 |
Together, these selections resulted in 722 invitations.
Source: Latest Alberta PNP Draw Update
The largest draw was conducted under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, while the other two targeted candidates working in technology and health care.
Alberta Opportunity Stream Leads the Latest Selection
The September 1 draw issued 575 invitations to candidates under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
The minimum score was 56.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is designed for eligible workers who are already working in Alberta and meet the program’s requirements. The size of this draw makes it the largest of the three latest selections.
Candidates should remember that an EOI score is not necessarily the only consideration used by AAIP when selecting candidates. The program also considers information submitted in worker Expressions of Interest and provincial priorities.
Accelerated Tech Pathway Targets Technology Workers
On September 3, Alberta invited 96 candidates through the Alberta Express Entry Stream’s Accelerated Tech Pathway.
The minimum score for the draw was 60.
The pathway supports Alberta’s efforts to attract workers in eligible technology-related occupations. Alberta’s current program information also notes that eligible occupations can include jobs supporting data centre needs in the province.
Technology professionals interested in Alberta immigration should therefore monitor the AAIP’s current occupation requirements rather than relying solely on previous draw scores.
Dedicated Health Care Pathway issues 51 invitations
The third draw took place on September 9 under the Dedicated Health Care Pathway -Express Entry.
Alberta invited 51 candidates, with a minimum score of 60.
Health care remains one of Alberta’s stated priority areas for 2026. The province is also participating in a federal initiative that provides additional nomination spaces for eligible practice-ready physicians and Francophones who meet the applicable federal criteria.
Alberta Has Issued Thousands of Nominations in 2026
As of September 9, Alberta reported 4,864 nominations issued against a 2026 allocation of 6,603 under its regular allocation framework.
The province also reported additional federal-space nominations, including 50 for physicians and 12 for Francophones.
These additional spaces are separate from Alberta’s regular 6,603 nomination allocation when the nominees meet the federal criteria for the initiative.
What Do the Latest AAIP Draws Mean for Candidates?
The latest AAIP draws show that Alberta continues to use targeted selection to address specific workforce requirements.
Technology and health care candidates received invitations through occupation-focused pathways, while the Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for most of the latest invitations.
Candidates should not assume that meeting a previous draw’s minimum score guarantees an invitation in a future selection. AAIP states that draws are not regularly scheduled and are conducted as needed based on sector needs and provincial priorities.
Applicants should also make sure their documentation is complete. Missing documents can affect processing times if AAIP needs additional information or clarification.
Alberta Immigration Priorities Remain Focused on Workforce Needs
Alberta’s 2026 priorities include health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture and rural communities.
This approach means candidates considering Alberta immigration should look beyond historical draw scores and assess whether their occupation, work experience and employment situation align with current provincial priorities.
For prospective immigrants, Alberta’s labour market requirements can be an important factor when evaluating the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program as part of a broader Canada immigration strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alberta issued a combined 722 invitations across three draws held between September 1 and September 9, 2026.
The Alberta Opportunity Stream issued the largest number, with 575 invitations on September 1.
The September 3 Accelerated Tech Pathway draw had a minimum score of 60
The Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry issued 51 invitations on September 9, with a minimum score of 60.
No. AAIP considers several factors, including information in worker EOIs and provincial labour market priorities. Previous draw scores should not be treated as guaranteed future cut-offs.