Alberta Reaches Full 2025 PNP Nomination Allocation (AAIP Update)

The province of Alberta has officially reached its full nomination allocation for 2025 under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), confirming that no additional provincial nominations are expected to be issued this year.

This milestone was reached following two final draws held in late November 2025, marking the end of a highly active year for Alberta’s provincial immigration system. Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 quotas and what to expect for 2026.

1) Alberta’s 2025 PNP Nomination Allocation Details

Initially, the federal government allocated 4,875 provincial nominations to Alberta for 2025. Later in the year, this allocation was increased, bringing Alberta’s total cap to 6,603 nominations.

By the end of November 2025, the province had successfully utilized its entire quota:

• Total Nominations Issued: Approximately 6,750.
• Administrative Adjustments: The slight overage above the 6,603 cap was attributed to administrative adjustments within Express Entry-linked streams.
• Activity Level: Alberta conducted 77 draws in 2025, the highest number among all Canadian provinces.

2) Breakdown of Nominations Issued by Stream

The table below provides an overview of how nominations were distributed across various AAIP streams throughout 2025:

While the Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for the largest share of nominations, Express Entry-linked streams recorded a higher frequency of draws throughout the year.

3) The Two Final Alberta PNP Draws of 2025

Alberta finalized its 2025 nomination capacity with two targeted draws in late November, both focused on the health care sector:

• November 21, 2025:
  • Stream: Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)
  • Invitations: 68
  • Minimum Score: 49
• November 24, 2025:
  • Stream: Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry)
  • Invitations: 39
  • Minimum Score: 49

4) Current Application Inventory and EOI Pool

Despite the closure of the 2025 nomination allocation, demand remains incredibly high:

• Alberta continues to hold over 45,000 Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in its system.
• Approximately 1,479 applications remain in processing, most of them under the Alberta Opportunity Stream.

Candidates with existing EOIs or pending applications will need to wait for Alberta’s 2026 nomination allocation, which has not yet been officially announced.

5) Why This Update Is Important for Applicants

This announcement carries several important implications for future immigrants:

• No New Nominations in 2025: No further AAIP nominations are expected until the new year.
• High Competition in 2026: With a backlog of over 45,000 EOIs, competition is likely to intensify next year.
• Priority Sectors: Health care, rural development, and priority occupations remain key focus areas.
• Preparation is Key: Applicants planning to immigrate through Alberta should prepare early, improve eligibility scores, and ensure documentation is ready for future draws.

6) Conclusion and Outlook for 2026

Alberta has officially completed its 2025 Provincial Nominee Program allocation, issuing more than 6,750 nominations across 77 draws under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

With a strong emphasis on health care, employment-based streams, and rural development, Alberta continues to play a major role in Canada’s provincial immigration system. However, new opportunities will now depend on the province’s 2026 allocation and policy priorities, expected to be announced in early 2026.

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