Alberta Invites 81 Health Care Professionals in April AAIP Draws
Alberta's Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has recently conducted three provincial immigration draws, targeting health care professionals. A total of 81 candidates received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three separate streams.
The AAIP invited candidates through both Express Entry and non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care pathways, as well as the Express Entry Priority Sectors pathway. The draws, held over the first two weeks of April, saw a total of 81 ITAs issued to health care professionals.
On April 1, 2025, the AAIP invited 34 health care professionals through the Dedicated Health Care Pathway linked to the Express Entry system, with a minimum score of 60. On April 4, another 19 candidates were invited through the Alberta Express Entry stream, focusing on the Health Care priority sector, with a minimum score of 71. The lowest ranked candidate in these draws scored 53.
On April 8, the AAIP invited 28 candidates through the non-Express Entry Dedicated Health Care Pathway, with the lowest ranked candidate scoring 53. This pathway requires a valid job offer, meeting language requirements, providing proof of licensure, and having a valid work permit or maintained status. The eligible health care professions include Physician, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and others.
These draws demonstrate Alberta's commitment to attracting health care professionals to meet the province's labor market needs. The AAIP continues to use various pathways to select candidates, with a total of 81 ITAs issued in April. The lowest scores for these draws were 53, indicating a competitive process.
