?Alberta has recently conducted several provincial immigration draws through the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), focusing primarily on healthcare professionals.?
Recent AAIP Draws – April 2025
In the first two weeks of April 2025, Alberta issued a total of 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three targeted draws:?
April 1, 2025 – Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry)
Invitations Issued: 34
Minimum Score: 60
April 4, 2025 – Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care)
Invitations Issued:19
Minimum Score:71
April 8, 2025–Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Non-Express Entry)
Invitations Issued:28
Minimum Score: 53
These draws specifically targeted healthcare professionals, reflecting Alberta's ongoing efforts to address labor shortages in the healthcare sector.
Eligibility Criteria:
Express Entry Stream:Must be eligible for one of the federal Express Entry programs.
Have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of at least 300.
Possess a valid job offer from an Alberta employer in the healthcare field.
Primary occupation in the Express Entry profile must be in an eligible healthcare occupation. ?
Non-Express Entry Stream:
Hold a valid job offer from an Alberta-based employer in an eligible healthcare occupation.
Demonstrate language proficiency of at least Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 in all four abilities, unless specified otherwise by the licensing body.
Provide proof of eligibility to practice in Alberta as determined by the applicable regulatory authority.
Possess a valid work permit or maintained status during application processing if already working in Alberta. ?
Regulatory Authorities for Healthcare Professions in Alberta:
To practice in Alberta, healthcare professionals must be recognized by the relevant regulatory bodies:?
Physicians: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Registered Nurses & Nurse Practitioners:College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)
Licensed Practical Nurses:College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
Physician Assistants:College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Occupational Therapists:Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
Physiotherapists:College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA)
Clinical Social Workers: Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW)
Psychologists:College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) ?
For more detailed information on eligibility and application procedures, you can visit the official Alberta Advantage Immigration Program website: