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Alberta Holds Seven Targeted Immigration Draws, Issuing 1,376 Invitations

Release Date: 2025-09-12
Media: Immigration.ca
Summary: Between September 2 and 10, 2025, Alberta conducted seven targeted draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), issuing a total of 1,376 invitations. These draws focused on attracting skilled workers in key sectors such as aviation, healthcare, construction, and agriculture, reflecting Alberta’s continued efforts to address labor shortages in critical areas.

A notable development was the first aviation-specific draw of the year on September 10, where 30 candidates were invited with a low CRS score of 50, indicating high demand in this niche industry. Healthcare remained a top priority, with 263 invitations issued across three separate draws, some with CRS scores as low as 44, showing Alberta’s commitment to filling healthcare gaps, particularly in rural areas.

Construction and agriculture also received attention with draws on September 8 and 5 respectively, issuing 121 and 71 invitations, again with low score thresholds, pointing to workforce needs in infrastructure and food production.

The largest draw occurred on September 4 via the Alberta Opportunity Stream, issuing 891 invitations to candidates already working in the province, with a minimum score of 56, suggesting an inclusive approach to retaining in-province talent.

Overall, these draws highlight Alberta’s strategic and sector-specific approach to immigration, using both Express Entry-linked and base AAIP streams to rapidly address labor market demands. Candidates with experience or training in these priority sectors are encouraged to maintain active Express Entry profiles and monitor Alberta’s evolving selection trends.
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