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Alberta PNP Draws Close 2025 with Full Allocation and New Healthcare Invitations
Alberta has wrapped up its provincial immigration activity for the year with the release of its final AAIP draws. For aspiring newcomers, these updates offer a clear view of provincial selection patterns and the strong role of healthcare pathways in 2025.
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program remained one of Canada’s busiest provincial programs this year. With increased nomination spaces from IRCC and high employer demand, Alberta ended the year with a full allocation and consistent rounds of invitations. Let us walk through the highlights of the final AAIP draws and what applicants should expect next.
Alberta PNP Draw Results: November 21 and 24 Healthcare Selections
Alberta carried out two healthcare-focused AAIP draws before closing its quota. Below is a simple recap.
| Draw Date | Stream | Invitations | Minimum Score |
| November 21 2025 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway | 68 | 49 |
| November 24 2025 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway | 39 | 49 |
Both AAIP draws targeted healthcare professionals in Express Entry and non-Express Entry pools. The cut-off score of 49 reflects strong demand for these workers throughout the province.
Alberta PNP Meets Full 2025 Allocation after Receiving Extra Nomination Spaces
Alberta received an additional 1,728 nomination spaces from IRCC, raising its allocation from 4,875 to 6,603. By December, the province used all 6,741 available spaces, with a small overage in the Express Entry aligned portion. The province invited 8,612 candidates across all AAIP streams throughout the year, making 2025 one of the program’s busiest cycles.
The strong performance of AAIP draws shows Alberta’s ongoing need for skilled professionals and its close coordination with employers across healthcare, agriculture, construction, retail, and community services.
Why the Alberta PNP draws Remained Steady in 2025
Several reasons contributed to Alberta completing its full quota:
- Expanding healthcare needs in both small and large communities.
- Rising employer requests for skilled workers in rural regions.
- Large number of qualified Express Entry applicants with Canadian experience.
- IRCC support through additional nomination spaces.
These factors helped Alberta continue strong selection activity even toward the end of the year.
What Applicants Should Expect from AAIP Draws in 2026
As the new year approaches, here are the likely trends for upcoming AAIP draws:
- More healthcare selections as demand grows.
- Continued preference for candidates with ties to Alberta or job offers.
- Lower scores for priority sectors, especially healthcare pathways.
- Faster processing for candidates aligned with provincial needs.
2026 could see more targeted draws, depending on Alberta’s requests for nomination allocations.
AAIP Draws Reflect Alberta’s Strong Year-End Performance
The final AAIP draws of 2025 confirm Alberta’s place as a major driver of Canada’s provincial immigration activity. With 8,612 invitations issued and a full year allocation used, the province has made clear its focus on healthcare and essential service workers.
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