The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two provincial immigration draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing a total of 899 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible foreign workers.
These rounds marked:
- The first 2026 selection under the Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors, and
- The first draw of the year under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
The draws represent Alberta’s 11th and 12th provincial selections of 2026.
Draw Results – February 2026
| Draw Date | Stream / Focus | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| February 24, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 73 | 68 |
| February 20, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors | 56 | 831 |
The majority of invitations were issued to candidates working in priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
2026 Nomination Status
As of February 26, 2026, Alberta has issued 612 nominations out of its total federal allocation of 6,403 nominations for the year. This leaves 5,791 nomination spaces remaining for 2026.
Currently, 1,032 applications are under processing and may result in further nominations if approved.
2026 Nomination Overview
| Category | Number |
| Federal Nomination Allocation | 6,403 |
| Nominations Issued | 612 |
| Remaining Nomination Spaces | 5,791 |
| Applications Currently Processing | 1,032 |
Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool Update
As of February 26, 2026, there are 45,698 active Worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the AAIP selection pool across all streams and pathways.
Once candidates submit an EOI, they enter the selection pool and wait for an invitation to submit a full provincial nomination application.
The AAIP has clarified that candidates may be invited under a different stream or pathway than originally selected in their EOI, provided they meet eligibility and selection requirements.
EOI Distribution by Stream
| Stream / Pathway | EOIs in Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 28,916 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 1,572 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 3,002 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 4,758 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,646 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Family Connection & Occupation in Demand | 116 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 88 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Initiatives | 4,600 |
| Total | 45,698 |
Approximately 64% of all active EOIs are under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
2026 Stream Allocation & Processing Status
Below is the latest update on allocations and processing progress by stream:
| Stream / Pathway | 2026 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Spaces Remaining | Applications in Process | Currently Assessing Applications Received On/Before |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 403 | 3,022 | 483 | November 1, 2025 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | <10 | N/A | <108 | February 10, 2026 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 32 | 118 | <10 | February 24, 2026 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 500 | 47 | 453 | 26 | February 6, 2026 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 54 | 546 | 81 | November 3, 2025 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A | <10 | N/A |
| Priority Sector Initiatives | 600 | 68 | 532 | 59 | October 26, 2025 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | <10 | N/A | 268 (in process) | Evaluated upon receipt |
The AAIP also noted that certain files connected to work permit support letters under the temporary public policy for open work permits (OWPs) are excluded from the listed assessment dates.Alberta Invites Hundreds of Skilled Foreign Workers in Latest AAIP Draws
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two provincial immigration draws on February 20 and February 24, 2026, issuing a total of 899 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible foreign workers.
These rounds marked:
- The first 2026 selection under the Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors, and
- The first draw of the year under the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
The draws represent Alberta’s 11th and 12th provincial selections of 2026.
Draw Results – February 2026
| Draw Date | Stream / Focus | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| February 24, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 73 | 68 |
| February 20, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors | 56 | 831 |
The majority of invitations were issued to candidates working in priority sectors under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
2026 Nomination Status
As of February 26, 2026, Alberta has issued 612 nominations out of its total federal allocation of 6,403 nominations for the year. This leaves 5,791 nomination spaces remaining for 2026.
Currently, 1,032 applications are under processing and may result in further nominations if approved.
2026 Nomination Overview
| Category | Number |
| Federal Nomination Allocation | 6,403 |
| Nominations Issued | 612 |
| Remaining Nomination Spaces | 5,791 |
| Applications Currently Processing | 1,032 |
Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) Pool Update
As of February 26, 2026, there are 45,698 active Worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the AAIP selection pool across all streams and pathways.
Once candidates submit an EOI, they enter the selection pool and wait for an invitation to submit a full provincial nomination application.
The AAIP has clarified that candidates may be invited under a different stream or pathway than originally selected in their EOI, provided they meet eligibility and selection requirements.
EOI Distribution by Stream
| Stream / Pathway | EOIs in Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 28,916 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 1,572 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 3,002 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 4,758 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 2,646 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Family Connection & Occupation in Demand | 116 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway | 88 |
| Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sector Initiatives | 4,600 |
| Total | 45,698 |
Approximately 64% of all active EOIs are under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
2026 Stream Allocation & Processing Status
Below is the latest update on allocations and processing progress by stream:
| Stream / Pathway | 2026 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Spaces Remaining | Applications in Process | Currently Assessing Applications Received On/Before |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 403 | 3,022 | 483 | November 1, 2025 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | <10 | N/A | <108 | February 10, 2026 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 32 | 118 | <10 | February 24, 2026 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways | 500 | 47 | 453 | 26 | February 6, 2026 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 54 | 546 | 81 | November 3, 2025 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A | <10 | N/A |
| Priority Sector Initiatives | 600 | 68 | 532 | 59 | October 26, 2025 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | <10 | N/A | 268 (in process) | Evaluated upon receipt |
The AAIP also noted that certain files connected to work permit support letters under the temporary public policy for open work permits (OWPs) are excluded from the listed assessment dates.
