Alberta Issues 425 AAIP Invitations Across Five Draws, With 495 Nomination Spaces Remaining
Alberta Issues 425 AAIP Invitations Across Five Draws, With 495 Nomination Spaces Remaining
November 8, 2026 | Lifeline Immigration News
Alberta has reported 425 invitations to apply for provincial nomination through five Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) selection rounds held between October 23 and November 2, 2026. The province's official processing page, last updated November 4, confirms the invitations across the Rural Renewal Stream, Alberta Opportunity Stream and Dedicated Health Care Pathways.
AAIP draw results: October 23 to November 2, 2026
November 2 — Rural Renewal Stream: 173 invitations; minimum AAIP EOI score 51.
October 30 — Alberta Opportunity Stream: 132 invitations; minimum AAIP EOI score 59.
October 29 — Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry): 64 invitations; minimum AAIP EOI score 50.
October 27 — Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry): 19 invitations; minimum AAIP EOI score 60.
October 23 — Rural Renewal Stream: 37 invitations; minimum AAIP EOI score 51.
Together, the two Rural Renewal rounds accounted for 210 invitations, followed by 132 under the Alberta Opportunity Stream and 83 through the two Dedicated Health Care Pathway rounds.
How many provincial nomination spaces remain?
Alberta's November 4 processing update lists 6,603 nomination spaces allocated for 2026, of which 6,108 had been issued. That leaves 495 spaces under the regular allocation, while 756 applications remained to be processed. The province warns that allocation figures and stream distribution can change without notice.
The same update lists 3,386 Alberta Opportunity Stream nominations issued out of 3,562 allocated, and 866 Rural Renewal nominations issued out of 1,057 allocated. These nomination counts are different from the number of invitations issued in selection rounds.
What does an AAIP invitation mean for applicants?
An invitation allows a selected candidate to submit an application to the provincial program. It is not itself a provincial nomination or an approval of Canadian permanent residence. Candidates must meet the requirements of the specific AAIP stream, complete the provincial application and, if nominated, follow the applicable federal permanent residence process.
The published minimum scores are Alberta Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) scores, not federal Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cutoffs. Alberta also states that EOI score alone does not determine selection: provincial labour-market priorities and other profile factors may be considered.
What applicants should do next
Applicants interested in Alberta should check their eligibility for the appropriate AAIP pathway and ensure their Worker EOI information remains accurate. Alberta says draws are not conducted on a fixed schedule, so the latest invitation figures should not be treated as a prediction of the next draw or an assurance of selection.
For personalized guidance on provincial nomination and permanent residence options, consult a licensed Canadian immigration professional.
Official sources
Government of Alberta — AAIP Processing Information (draws and November 4 nomination totals)
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