Alberta PNP (AAIP)
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) nominates workers Alberta needs in health care, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, technology and tourism. Alberta holds small, frequent, targeted draws, and it is one of the few provinces still inviting Express Entry candidates by sector. Every applicant starts by submitting a Worker Expression of Interest.
Alberta’s worker streams
| Stream | Linked to Express Entry | Job offer needed | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | No | Yes, and you must already work in Alberta | Temporary workers in Alberta. More than half of Alberta’s 2026 nominations |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream: priority sectors | Yes | Depends on the draw | Express Entry candidates in construction, manufacturing, agriculture and health care |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream: Accelerated Tech Pathway | Yes | Yes, in an eligible tech occupation | Tech workers employed in Alberta or with an Alberta tech job offer |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream: Law Enforcement Pathway | Yes | Yes | Police and related occupations |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathway | Both versions exist | Yes, from an Alberta health employer | Doctors, nurses and other licensed health professionals |
| Rural Renewal Stream | No | Yes, from an employer in a designated rural community | Workers willing to settle in small-town Alberta |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | No | Yes | People working in Alberta’s tourism and hospitality sector |
How the Worker Expression of Interest works
Since 30 September 2024, every worker applicant must begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Alberta’s online portal.
Create an Alberta.ca account
and complete the Worker EOI. Alberta introduced a fee for submitting an EOI in 2026.
You are scored out of 100
on education, language, work experience, age, family in Alberta, job offer and other factors.
Alberta draws from the pool
by stream and sector, and invites the highest-scoring candidates in the group it wants.
You apply for nomination
if invited.
After nomination, you apply to IRCC
for permanent residence.
The pool is large. Alberta reported more than 45,000 worker EOIs in early 2026, against draws that usually invite 30 to 150 people at a time. The Alberta Opportunity Stream is the exception, with draws of several hundred.
Recent draws
| Date | Stream or pathway | Invitations | Minimum EOI score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway, non-Express Entry | 24 | 60 |
| 14 August 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 743 | 58 |
| 12 August 2026 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway, Express Entry | 57 | 60 |
| 11 August 2026 | Rural Renewal Stream | 127 | 51 |
| 7 August 2026 | Express Entry: priority sectors, agriculture | 38 | 55 |
| 6 August 2026 | Express Entry: Accelerated Tech Pathway | 95 | 60 |
| 4 August 2026 | Express Entry: priority sectors, health care | 50 | 66 |
| 21 July 2026 | Express Entry: priority sectors, construction | 53 | 65 |
Scores have ranged from the low 50s to the mid 60s this year. The number that matters is not your federal CRS score but your Alberta EOI score, and above all whether your occupation is in the sector being drawn.
What this means if you are in India
Alberta is realistic for you in three situations.
- You are in Express Entry and work in a priority sector. Construction trades, manufacturing, agriculture and health care candidates can be picked from the federal pool. A connection to Alberta, such as a job offer or a close relative there, raises your EOI score.
- You are a licensed health professional with an Alberta job offer. The Dedicated Health Care Pathway runs regularly. You need to be eligible for registration with the relevant Alberta regulatory body.
- You can get a job offer in rural Alberta. The Rural Renewal Stream needs an endorsement from a designated community as well as the offer.
If you are in IT without an Alberta job, the tech pathway is not open to you. If you have no priority occupation, no job offer and no family in Alberta, your chance of being drawn is low.
Why people choose Alberta
- No provincial sales tax, and lower housing costs than Ontario or British Columbia
- Calgary and Edmonton both have large, established Indian communities
- Strong demand in energy, construction, health care, agriculture and a growing tech sector
Questions people ask us most
Can I apply to Alberta PNP without a job offer?
Some priority-sector draws from the Express Entry pool do not require one. Most other streams do.
What EOI score do I need for Alberta?
Recent draws have cleared between 51 and 66 out of 100, depending on the stream.
Does Alberta give 600 CRS points?
Yes, for nominations through the Alberta Express Entry Stream and the Express Entry version of the health care pathway.
Does having a relative in Alberta help?
Yes. A parent, child or sibling who is a citizen or permanent resident living in Alberta adds points to your EOI.
Is the Alberta Opportunity Stream open to people outside Canada?
No. You must be working in Alberta on a valid work permit.
See whether Alberta is drawing your occupation
Send us your occupation, experience and any Alberta connection. We will check this year’s draws and tell you whether an EOI is worth submitting.