Alberta maintained an active pace of provincial immigration selections in November 2025. Through two AAIP draws held on November 10 and November 14, the province invited a combined 1,125 candidates under its Healthcare Priority Express Entry Stream and the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
November 14: Express Entry – Healthcare Priority Sector Draw
On November 14, Alberta conducted another healthcare-focused draw through its Express Entry Priority Sector pathway, inviting 80 candidates. Key details include:
- Stream / Pathway: Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care)
- Minimum score: 52
- Number of invitations: 80
This marks yet another health-focused round in 2025, following earlier draws on April 3, June 5, September 9, and October 24, highlighting Alberta’s ongoing demand for nurses, physicians, and other qualified healthcare professionals.
November 10: Alberta Opportunity Stream Draw
Just days earlier, on November 10, Alberta conducted one of its largest draws of the year under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, issuing 1,045 invitations:
- Stream / Pathway: Alberta Opportunity Stream
- Minimum score: 55
- Number of invitations: 1,045
The Opportunity Stream has remained one of Alberta’s most active pathways throughout the second half of the year. Multiple recent draws have exceeded 900 invitations, including September 4 (891), September 12 (1,113), October 1 (1,003), and October 23 (900). For individuals already working in Alberta with a valid job offer, this stream continues to be a reliable route toward provincial nomination.
Alberta’s 2025 Draw Trends: Two Clear Directions
1. Healthcare remains a consistent priority
Between the Healthcare Priority Stream and the Dedicated Healthcare Pathway, Alberta has repeatedly targeted medical professionals throughout 2025 to meet long-term workforce needs in the province’s healthcare system.
2. The Opportunity Stream drives the majority of invitations
High-frequency, large-scale Opportunity Stream draws signal Alberta’s strong emphasis on retaining workers already contributing to the provincial labor market.
What This Means for Candidates
For applicants currently working in Alberta, the Opportunity Stream’s typical cutoff in the mid-50s to low-60s makes it one of the more accessible pathways for those with stable local employment.
Healthcare professionals, meanwhile, continue to benefit from Alberta’s recurring targeted draws—making health-related Express Entry profiles particularly competitive this year.
Additionally, the province’s nomination allocation was increased by more than 1,500 spots in September, bringing the total number of available AAIP nominations for 2025 to 6,403. This expansion enables Alberta to maintain higher draw volumes across multiple streams.
Overall, Alberta’s selection strategy remains firmly oriented toward targeted, sector-specific draws and the retention of local workers. Ensuring that your profile matches the correct stream and industry remains key to increasing your chances of receiving an invitation.
