AAIP 2026: Alberta Nominee Streams & Recent Draws

For temporary foreign workers already working full-time in Alberta.

Valid work permit; most TEER 0–5 occupations minus an ineligible list; CLB/NCLC 5 (TEER 0–3) or CLB 4 (TEER 4–5), CLB 7 for NOC 33102; high school or equivalent (ECA if foreign); 12 months full-time in the occupation in Alberta within the last 18 months, or 24 months within 30 months in Canada/abroad; full-time Alberta job offer in the same occupation.

For candidates in the federal Express Entry pool aligned with Alberta priorities; includes the Accelerated Tech, Dedicated Health Care and Law Enforcement pathways and priority-sector draws.

Active EE profile meeting CEC, FSTP or FSWP criteria; CRS of at least 300; primary occupation fits a pathway or provincial priority; intend to live in Alberta.

For licensed health professionals with an Alberta job offer; EE and non-EE eligibility tracks.

Job offer from a health-sector employer; proof of meeting the Alberta regulator's minimum requirements; EE track needs CRS of at least 300 and CEC/FSTP/FSWP eligibility; non-EE track allowed only if EE eligibility cannot be met.

For workers with a job offer in an AAIP-designated rural community.

Endorsement of Candidate letter from the community's economic development organization; full-time job offer in an eligible occupation; valid work permit if in Canada; 12 months full-time experience in the last 18 months; CLB 5 (TEER 0–3) or CLB 4 (TEER 4–5); high school or equivalent with ECA.

For temporary foreign workers in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sector.

Job offer with a single approved employer; eligible occupation; LMIA-based work permit; 6 consecutive months (780 hours) full-time with the current employer; CLB/NCLC 4; high school or equivalent with ECA.

Four separate entrepreneur/business streams for people starting, buying or running a business or farm in Alberta.

Entrepreneur EOI; detailed net-worth, investment and experience minimums are published on each stream's eligibility page.