Alberta Immigration Draws: June 2025 AAIP Highlights for Foreign Workers

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) continued to advance sector-driven immigration in June 2025, issuing 291 invitations across various worker streams including Express Entry-linked pathways and non-Express Entry programs. These draws reflect Alberta’s commitment to targeting key labour market gaps in priority sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, construction, tourism, and technology.

If you’re a foreign national, visa holder, or investor exploring immigration to Alberta, here is a comprehensive overview of June’s invitations and what they mean for your eligibility.

📊 Breakdown of June 2025 AAIP and Alberta Express Entry Draws

Total Invitations in June: 291
2025 Nomination Quota: 4,875
Nominations Issued (as of June 30): 2,688
Remaining Nomination Spaces: 2,187

Key Pathways and What They Mean for You

1. Alberta Express Entry Stream

This stream allows Alberta to nominate candidates directly from the federal Express Entry pool. Selection is based on alignment with provincial priorities, including:

• Healthcare

• Technology

• Law enforcement

• Construction

Candidates must meet federal Express Entry eligibility and demonstrate ties to Alberta’s labour needs.

June Highlights:

• Priority sectors like construction and health care remained in focus.

• The Accelerated Tech Pathway continues to support Alberta’s growing innovation economy.

2. Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS)

Open to candidates already working in Alberta with a full-time job offer in an eligible occupation. This stream saw the highest volume of invitations in June (118), with a focus on agriculture, signaling Alberta’s reliance on foreign agricultural workers.

3. Tourism and Hospitality Stream

For workers employed in Alberta’s hospitality sector. Applicants must already be living and working in the province. With 39 invitations issued in June, this stream continues to bolster Alberta’s post-pandemic tourism economy.

4. Dedicated Health Care Pathways

Divided into Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways, these streams address healthcare labour shortages. Invitations were extended to professionals such as nurses, paramedics, and medical technologists, reinforcing Alberta’s commitment to a resilient healthcare system.

Are You Eligible to Apply?

To be eligible under most AAIP streams, candidates must:

• Have a valid job offer from an Alberta employer;

• Meet specific language and education benchmarks;

• Demonstrate work experience relevant to the occupation;

• Intend to live and work in Alberta long-term.

For Express Entry-aligned streams, candidates must also:

• Maintain a valid Express Entry profile;

• Achieve the minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score listed for each draw;

• Meet federal eligibility requirements for one of the Express Entry programs (FSW, FST, or CEC).

Application Tips from Visaserve

• Document Checklist Matters: Incomplete applications or missing documents can lead to delays. Follow the official checklist published on alberta.ca/aaip .

• Avoid Fraud: Employers are not permitted to charge fees for job offers. Report violations to Alberta Employment Standards at 310-0000.

• Track Your Status: The federal government, through IRCC, is responsible for permanent residence applications after provincial nomination.

Final Thoughts

The June 2025 AAIP draws reaffirm Alberta’s strategic approach to immigration—focusing on critical economic sectors while creating pathways for skilled professionals already contributing to the province. If your occupation falls under these sectors and you meet the eligibility criteria, this could be your opportunity to transition to permanent residency in Canada.

For legal guidance on preparing a compliant and competitive AAIP application, contact Visaserve Immigration Law P.C.