About Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) is Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). It allows the province to nominate individuals who meet specific labour market needs to become Permanent Residents (PR) of Canada.
Why Alberta?
– Booming sectors: Healthcare, Aviation, Agriculture, Law Enforcement, Tech
– Lower CRS scores compared to federal draws
– Easier pathway if you have Alberta work experience or a job offer
– Affordable cost of living compared to Toronto/Vancouver
– High demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers
Streams under AAIP
Alberta offers several pathways under AAIP:
- Alberta Express Entry Stream: For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool
- Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS): For workers already in Alberta
- Rural Renewal Stream: For candidates with job offers in rural Alberta
- Dedicated Healthcare Pathway: For healthcare professionals
- Rural Entrepreneur & Graduate Streams: For business owners or graduates starting businesses
Details of July 2025 Alberta PNP Draws
Date | Stream / Sector | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
July 16 | Law Enforcement (Express Entry-linked) | 49 | <10 |
July 11 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 72 | 269 |
July 9 | Healthcare (Non-Express Entry) | 53 | 32 |
July 8 | Aviation (Priority Sector) | 53 | 20 |
July 4 | Agriculture (Priority Sector) | 64 | 15 |
July 3 | Healthcare (Express Entry-linked) | 62 | 36 |
Key Program Advantages
- Lower CRS Requirements: EE-linked draws are more accessible
- Job Offer Not Always Mandatory: For EE-linked streams
- Quick PR Pathway: 600 CRS points with nomination
- Diverse Sectors Targeted: Skilled and semi-skilled workers
- Support for Rural Areas: Programs for rural immigration
Who Should Apply?
- Healthcare Professionals
- Agricultural Workers
- Aviation Professionals
- Law Enforcement & Security Workers
- People Already Working in Alberta
- Express Entry Candidates seeking nomination
Program Capacity (2025)
- Total nominations for 2025: 4,875
- Nominations issued (as of July 2025): ~2,895
- Remaining slots: ~1,980
Documents Typically Required
- Passport and ID
- Language proficiency test results
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
- Work experience letters
- Alberta job offer (if applicable)
- Proof of funds (if required)
- Medicals & police clearances for PR phase
Processing Times (Estimated)
- AAIP Nomination: 3–6 months
- Federal PR (Express Entry): 6 months
- Federal PR (Non-EE streams): 12–18 months
Conclusion
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program offers one of the fastest and easiest routes to Canadian PR, especially for candidates in priority sectors, workers already living and working in Alberta, and skilled workers with lower CRS scores.
