Immigration Announcement
Alberta Invites 1037 Candidates Across Six AAIP Streams in Major June Immigration Update
Alberta has released one of its largest immigration updates of the year after conducting multiple invitation rounds through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). Between June 16 and June 29, 2026, the province invited 1,037 candidates across six different immigration streams, reinforcing Alberta’s strategy of selecting workers who can address labour shortages in priority sectors.
The latest Alberta AAIP draws June 2026 targeted candidates working in healthcare, technology, tourism and hospitality, aviation, skilled trades, and other in-demand occupations. The province also continued inviting candidates through the Alberta Opportunity Stream, which accounted for the majority of invitations during this period.
With Alberta continuing to prioritize occupations that support economic growth, the latest draws offer valuable insight into the province’s evolving immigration priorities for skilled workers already living in Canada and candidates in the Express Entry system.
Alberta Continues Focusing on Labour Market Needs
Rather than conducting broad invitation rounds, Alberta has increasingly tailored its immigration selection to sectors experiencing workforce shortages.
According to the latest update, invitations were distributed across several pathways:
- Alberta Opportunity Stream: 720 invitations
- Tourism and Hospitality Stream: 61 invitations
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry): 46 invitations
- Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry): 75 invitations
- Accelerated Tech Pathway: 100 invitations
- Priority Sector Draw (Aviation and Skilled Trades): 35 invitations
These draws demonstrate Alberta’s continued focus on selecting candidates who can contribute to industries identified as provincial priorities.
Alberta Opportunity Stream Leads the Latest Draws
The Alberta Opportunity Stream remained the province’s largest immigration pathway during the June invitation rounds.
On June 17, Alberta invited 720 candidates, making it the largest single draw conducted during this reporting period.
The stream is designed for eligible temporary foreign workers already employed in Alberta who meet program requirements relating to employment, language ability, education, and work experience.
The province continues to rely heavily on this stream to retain workers who are already contributing to Alberta’s economy.
Healthcare Remains a Major Immigration Priority
Healthcare continues to receive strong attention under Alberta’s immigration strategy.
During the latest draws, the province invited:
- 46 candidates through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway linked to Express Entry.
- 75 candidates through the non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care Pathway.
These invitations support Alberta’s efforts to address ongoing shortages across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
The province has also benefited from additional federal nomination spaces for eligible physicians and Francophone candidates, allowing some nominations to be processed outside Alberta’s regular annual allocation.
Technology Sector Continues to Receive Invitations
Technology remains another important focus area for Alberta.
On June 19, Alberta invited 100 candidates through the Accelerated Tech Pathway, which supports employers recruiting highly skilled technology professionals.
The pathway forms part of Alberta’s broader strategy to strengthen innovation, digital infrastructure, and emerging industries across the province.
Candidates working in eligible technology occupations may continue to benefit from targeted invitations as Alberta responds to growing demand for specialized talent.
Priority Sector Draws Support for Aviation and Skilled Trades
The latest update also included a Priority Sector draw focusing on aviation and skilled trades, where 35 invitations were issued.
Earlier in 2026, Alberta conducted additional Priority Sector draws for:
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Skilled trades
By targeting specific industries rather than holding only general invitation rounds, Alberta can respond more effectively to changing labour market demands.
Tourism and Hospitality Continue Receiving Support
The province also invited 61 candidates through the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
Hospitality businesses continue experiencing recruitment challenges following increased economic activity and growing visitor demand.
The dedicated stream allows Alberta to support employers facing persistent labour shortages while creating permanent residence opportunities for experienced workers already employed in the province.
Alberta Has Invited More Than 9,000 Candidates in 2026
With these latest draws included, Alberta has now invited 9,192 candidates across various AAIP pathways during 2026.
The province also reported:
- 6,403 nomination spaces allocated for 2026.
- 3,261 nominations already issued.
- 3,204 nomination spaces remaining.
- 1,466 applications currently awaiting processing.
These figures indicate Alberta continues to actively use its provincial nomination allocation while maintaining a substantial number of nominations for future invitation rounds.
Expression of Interest Pool Remains Competitive
The latest AAIP update also provides insight into current competition across Alberta’s worker streams.
The province currently has approximately:
- 23,557 Alberta Opportunity Stream EOIs
- 2,163 Accelerated Tech Pathway EOIs
- 4,806 Priority Sector EOIs
- 3,679 Tourism and Hospitality EOIs
- 1,848 Rural Renewal Stream EOIs
In total, 37,497 Expressions of Interest remain in Alberta’s selection pool.
Because AAIP considers multiple selection factors beyond EOI scores, receiving a high score does not automatically guarantee an invitation.
What This Means for Immigration Candidates
The June draws reinforce several important trends for prospective immigrants.
Alberta continues prioritizing:
- Healthcare professionals
- Technology workers
- Skilled trades
- Manufacturing employees
- Agriculture workers
- Tourism and hospitality employees
- Aviation occupations
Candidates working in these industries may have stronger opportunities through Alberta’s provincial immigration system, provided they continue meeting program eligibility requirements.
Applicants should also ensure that their documentation remains complete and up to date, as incomplete applications may result in processing delays.
The Alberta AAIP draws June 2026 demonstrate Alberta’s continued focus on selecting candidates who can address labour shortages across multiple high-demand industries.
By issuing 1,037 invitations across six immigration streams, the province reaffirmed its commitment to supporting healthcare, technology, tourism, skilled trades, and other essential sectors.
As Alberta continues conducting invitation rounds throughout the year, eligible candidates should monitor future AAIP updates, maintain accurate Expression of Interest profiles, and ensure their applications remain complete to maximize their chances of receiving an invitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many candidates did Alberta invite in the latest AAIP draws?
Alberta invited 1,037 candidates across six immigration streams between June 16 and June 29, 2026.
2. Which AAIP stream issued the most invitations?
The Alberta Opportunity Stream issued the highest number of invitations, with 720 candidates invited during the June 17 draw.
3. Which occupations are Alberta prioritizing in 2026?
Alberta continues prioritizing healthcare, technology, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, aviation, tourism, hospitality, and skilled trades.
4. How many candidates has Alberta invited through the AAIP in 2026?
According to the latest update, Alberta has invited 9,192 candidates across various AAIP pathways during 2026.
5. Does a high EOI score guarantee an invitation under AAIP?
No. Alberta evaluates multiple factors in addition to Expression of Interest scores, including labour market priorities and provincial economic needs.
