If you’re a healthcare worker dreaming of a future in Canada, Alberta just opened a door you’ll want to walk through. In a strong push to fill urgent healthcare roles, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) issued 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) in early April 2025 to professionals in healthcare occupations.

Between April 1 and April 8, Alberta conducted three focused immigration draws under its non-Express Entry stream. The draws targeted healthcare workers through the province’s Dedicated Health Care Pathway, a stream specifically designed to attract skilled talent for Alberta’s healthcare system.

April 2025 AAIP Draw Results – Healthcare Takes Center Stage

Here’s a quick look at how the three draws unfolded:

With the lowest cut-off dropping to just 53 points, Alberta sent a clear message: if you’re a qualified healthcare worker, there’s a real opportunity waiting here.

How the Dedicated Health Care Pathway Works

Alberta’s Dedicated Health Care Pathway is designed for foreign healthcare professionals who want to live and work in the province permanently. It’s part of the broader Alberta Advantage Immigration Program and directly addresses staffing shortages across hospitals, clinics, and care facilities.

To be eligible for this stream, candidates must:

• Hold a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in a healthcare-related role
• Be licensed or registered to practice in Alberta (based on the occupation)
• Meet the language, education, and work experience standards set by AAIP

This pathway is available through both non-Express Entry and Express Entry options, offering flexibility for candidates depending on their immigration profiles.

Why Alberta Is Focusing on Healthcare Immigration in 2025

Healthcare in Alberta is stretched thin. Like many regions, the province is dealing with the aftereffects of the pandemic, an aging population, and rising demands on its health services.

Rather than waiting for the problem to grow, Alberta is actively recruiting international healthcare talent. The recent April draws are proof of a practical solution: bring in skilled professionals who are ready to support local hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers.

Roles in high demand include:

• Registered nurses
• Licensed practical nurses
• Physicians and general practitioners
• Physiotherapists
• Respiratory therapists
• Medical laboratory technologists

This strategy helps Alberta solve a real problem, and it creates a win for immigrants looking to settle in Canada.

Planning to Apply? Here’s What You Need

If you’re thinking about making Alberta your new home, preparation is key. Here are the steps you should take:

• Secure a job offer from a recognized Alberta healthcare employer
• Get licensed or certified in your occupation (each profession has its own regulatory body)
• Prepare your language test results, education credentials, and identity documents
• Decide whether you qualify for Express Entry or if you should apply through the non-Express Entry stream
• Work with a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) to improve your application’s success rate

With the right preparation, you can take full advantage of these focused immigration draws.

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Opens Doors for Healthcare Workers

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program continues to deliver real, accessible opportunities for healthcare professionals. With cut-off scores dropping as low as 53, and 81 ITAs issued in April alone, Alberta is clearly committed to building a stronger healthcare workforce through immigration.

If you’re a healthcare worker with experience, qualifications, and the dream of starting a new life in Canada, this could be your chance to turn that dream into a reality.

Let ImmigCanadaguide you through the process—your future in Alberta could be just one application away.

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