Alberta held three provincial immigration draws during the first two weeks of April, issuing a total of 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). These draws specifically targeted healthcare professionals across three different immigration streams.
Alberta Releases Details on Three Health-Focused Immigration Draws
Last week, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) retroactively released details for three provincial immigration draws conducted in early April. All draws targeted health care professionals, issuing a total of 81 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) across three different pathways.
Summary of Draws:
| Date | Stream | Invitations Issued | Cut-off Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (Express Entry) | 34 | 60 |
| April 4, 2025 | Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors (Health Care) | 19 | 71 |
| April 8, 2025 | Dedicated Health Care Pathway (non-Express Entry) | 28 | 53 |
Breakdown of Each Draw:
- April 1, 2025 – Express Entry Health Care Pathway
Alberta invited 34 health care workers through its Express Entry-aligned health care stream. The minimum required score was 60. - April 4, 2025 – Priority Sectors: Health Care
This draw targeted 19 candidates under the Alberta Express Entry stream for high-demand health care roles. The minimum score was 71. - April 8, 2025 – Non-Express Entry Health Care Pathway
Alberta issued 28 invitations via the base stream for eligible health professionals. The lowest-ranking candidate had a score of 53.
Eligible Occupations & Regulatory Bodies:
To qualify under either pathway, candidates must be in one of the approved health care roles and meet licensure standards set by the corresponding Alberta regulatory authority:
| Occupation | 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) |
Eligibility – Non-Express Entry Pathway:
Applicants must:
- Hold a valid job offer in Alberta in an eligible health care role;
- Meet at least CLB 5 in all language abilities or demonstrate licensure-based language competency;
- Provide proof of meeting regulatory licensure requirements in Alberta;
- Have valid work authorization or maintained status if already working in Alberta.
Note: This stream is for candidates who do not qualify for the Express Entry version.
Eligibility – Express Entry Health Care Pathway:
Applicants must:
- Be eligible for Express Entry with a CRS score of 300+;
- Have a primary occupation listed in one of the qualifying health care roles;
- For Priority Sector draws, hold a valid job offer in Alberta in a listed health care occupation.
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