The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six provincial immigration draws between February 6 and February 19, 2026, issuing a total of 441 invitations across multiple immigration pathways.
The draws targeted candidates under:
- Rural Renewal Stream
- Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway
- Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway
- Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Construction, Manufacturing, Agriculture)
February 2026 AAIP Draw Results
| Draw Date | Stream / Pathway | Minimum Score | Invitations Issued |
| February 19, 2026 | Priority Sectors (Construction) | 61 | 50 |
| February 17, 2026 | Priority Sectors (Agriculture) | 49 | <10 |
| February 12, 2026 | Priority Sectors (Manufacturing) | 50 | 32 |
| February 11, 2026 | Accelerated Tech Pathway | 59 | 147 |
| February 10, 2026 | Rural Renewal Stream | 54 | 212 |
| February 6, 2026 | Law Enforcement Pathway | 50 | <10 |
Key Highlights:
- The February 12 draw marked the first manufacturing-focused selection since the sector was added as a 2026 priority.
- The February 10 Rural Renewal draw (212 invitations) was the largest of the six.
- This was also the first Rural Renewal draw after AAIP tightened eligibility rules effective January 1, requiring in-Canada applicants to hold valid work permits and limiting community endorsements.
Alberta Provincial Nomination Allocation – 2026
Alberta received 6,403 nomination spaces for 2026 from the federal government.
Overall 2026 Processing Status (as of February 18, 2026)
| Processing Information | 2026 Total |
| Nominations Issued | 612 |
| Spaces Remaining | 5,791 |
| Applications in Process | 1,032 |
Stream-Wise Nomination Allocation & Demand (2026)
The AAIP currently reports 45,698 worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in its selection pool across all streams.
| Stream / Pathway | 2026 Allocation | Nominations Issued | Spaces Remaining | EOIs in Pool |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,425 | 403 | 3,022 | 28,916 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,000 | <10 | N/A | 3,002 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 150 | 32 | 118 | 4,758 |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (EE & Non-EE) | 500 | 47 | 453 | 1,572 |
| Accelerated Tech Pathway | 600 | 54 | 546 | 2,646 |
| Law Enforcement Pathway | 38 | <10 | N/A | 88 |
| Priority Sector Draws | 600 | 68 | 532 | 4,600 |
| Entrepreneur Streams | 90 | <10 | N/A | N/A |
What This Means for Applicants
Alberta continues to actively invite candidates across priority sectors, rural communities, and tech occupations. With 5,791 nomination spaces still remaining in 2026, there are significant opportunities for eligible candidates.
If you are planning to apply under Alberta’s Provincial Nominee Program or through Express Entry, proper profile strategy and documentation preparation are essential.
Oasis Visas can assist you in evaluating your eligibility, improving your CRS score, and navigating Alberta’s immigration pathways with expert guidance.
Contact Oasis Visas today to explore your pathway to Canadian permanent residence.
