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.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.

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