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The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has conducted another round of invitations, focusing on candidates working in the health care sector.
On June 3, 2025, Alberta invited 36 immigration candidates who had valid job offers from Alberta-based health care employers. This draw was conducted under the Express Entry-aligned Dedicated Health Care Pathway and marks the sixth health-focused draw held by the province this year.
To receive an invitation in this round, candidates needed to meet a minimum score requirement of 60 points.
| Pathway | No. of invitations issued | Cut-off score |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 36 | 60 |
Eligibility for the Health Care Pathway
Candidates were only considered if they had: A valid job offer from an Alberta employer in one of nine eligible health care professions, Proof of eligibility to practice from the appropriate regulatory authority in Alberta, An active Express Entry profile and met the requirements of at least one of the federal Express Entry programs, A Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300, and a clear intent to live and work in Alberta.
| Profession | Regulatory body |
| Physician | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) |
| Registered nurse | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
| Licensed practical nurse | College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) |
| Nurse practitioner | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
| Physician assistant | College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) |
| Occupational therapist | Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) |
| Physiotherapist | College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA) |
| Clinical social worker | Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) |
| Psychologist | College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) |
Candidates were also required to have their primary occupation listed in their Express Entry profile match one of the eligible health care roles.
Alberta’s 2025 Nomination Figures
In 2025, Alberta received a total of 4,875 provincial nomination spaces from the federal government. As of now, 2,276 nominations have been issued through various AAIP streams and pathways.
| Pathway | Nomination allocation for 2025 | Nominations issued in 2025 | Nomination spaces remaining for 2025 | EOIs in the selection pool |
| Dedicated Health Care Pathways (Express Entry and non-Express Entry) | 500 | 170 | 330 | 1,507 |
The AAIP’s official webpage provides regular updates on:
- The number of nominations available,
- Nominations already issued,
- Remaining nomination spaces,
- And the total number of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in the selection pool.
For Alberta’s Dedicated Health Care Pathways (both Express Entry-aligned and non-Express Entry), these figures are reported in a combined format.
Application Processing Update
Currently, the AAIP is processing 116 applications that were submitted on or before April 10, 2025.
This draw highlights Alberta’s continued efforts to strengthen its health care workforce by selecting skilled professionals ready to contribute to the province’s growing needs.