Maple News reports that Alberta has issued 295 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to immigration candidates through its Provincial Nominee Program over a series of targeted draws conducted between April 29 and May 8, 2025. These selections, managed under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), spanned six distinct pathways, each aligned with urgent provincial labor needs.
Alberta’s latest draws reflect a strategic focus on major economic sectors and critical occupations, especially healthcare and rural development. Two of the draws targeted health professionals through both Express Entry-aligned and non-Express Entry streams of the Dedicated Health Care Pathway. A total of 71 invitations were issued to healthcare workers as the province continues to address shortages in hospitals and clinics.
The largest draw took place on May 5 under the Rural Renewal Stream, with 165 invitations and a cut-off score of 68. This stream is designed to attract skilled newcomers to smaller communities facing workforce challenges.
In a move to support industry-specific labor shortages, Alberta also issued invitations across three Express Entry-aligned categories within its Priority Sectors stream. These included workers from the aviation (20 invitations), agriculture (19), and construction (20) industries. Notably, this marks the first construction-focused AAIP draw of the year.
Cut-off scores for these draws varied by stream, with the lowest being just 51 for the May 6 aviation sector draw, signaling increased accessibility for qualified candidates in high-demand fields.
These provincial draws underscore Alberta’s nimble immigration strategy—balancing urgent labor demands with long-term economic planning. By targeting specific sectors, the province seeks to not only fill job vacancies but also support the sustainability and growth of its key industries and rural municipalities.
According to Maple News, Alberta’s forward-looking nomination strategy continues to enhance the province’s position as an attractive destination for skilled immigrants looking to contribute to its economy and communities.