Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta PNP (AAIP)

Streams, English levels and how to apply

The AAIP has 4 streams for foreign workers and 4 for entrepreneurs. Most worker streams need CLB 4 or 5 in English, and the Express Entry stream adds 600 CRS points. See which stream fits you.

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  • Checked October 18, 2026
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At a glance

Alberta PNP at a glance

Streams

AAIP streams and English minimums

All streams listed here are open. The Express Entry pathways invite candidates in draws.

StreamWho it is forExpress EntryAlberta job offerMinimum English
Alberta OpportunityTemporary foreign workers already working full-time in Alberta, with 12 months of full-time work in Alberta in the last 18 months (or 24 of the last 30 months in Canada or abroad).NoRequired, full-timeCLB 5 for TEER 0–3, CLB 4 for TEER 4–5, CLB 7 for NOC 33102
Tourism and HospitalityFull-time workers in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sector, with 6 months (780 hours) with their current employer.NoRequired, from an approved employerCLB 4
Rural RenewalWorkers with a job offer in a designated rural community and an Endorsement of Candidate letter (valid for one year).NoRequiredCLB 5 for TEER 0–3, CLB 4 for TEER 4–5
Express Entry: Accelerated TechTech workers with an Alberta tech-industry employer and an active Express Entry profile.YesRequiredYour Express Entry program's minimum (for example, CLB 7 for the Federal Skilled Worker Program)
Express Entry: Law EnforcementPolice recruits named by the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police.YesRequiredYour Express Entry program's minimum
Express Entry: priority sectorsExpress Entry candidates in sectors Alberta targets in draws, such as construction, agriculture and aviation.YesOnly if invited based on an Alberta job offerYour Express Entry program's minimum
Dedicated Health Care PathwayLicensed health care professionals with an Alberta job offer. Candidates with a CRS score of 300 or more must use the Express Entry option.Express Entry and non-Express Entry optionsRequiredNon-Express Entry option: CLB 5, or the level needed for licensure
Entrepreneur streamsRural Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur (Alberta graduates), Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur and Farm.NoNot requiredRural CLB 4, Graduate CLB 7, Foreign Graduate CLB 5; Farm: not stated

Changes to know

  • Since March 17, 2025, Alberta no longer invites candidates under the Express Entry family connection and occupation in demand pathways.
  • Since January 1, 2026, Rural Renewal has endorsement limits per community, and endorsement letters are valid for one year.
How to apply

How to apply (worker streams)

  1. Submit a Worker Expression of Interest

    Create a Worker EOI. Since April 7, 2026 it costs $135. It stays in the pool for 12 months and is scored out of 100 points.

  2. Wait for a draw

    AAIP draws are not on a fixed schedule. If invited, you have 15 days to accept the invitation.

  3. Apply

    Complete, submit and pay within 30 days. The application fee for worker streams is $1,500.

  4. Get nominated

    For Express Entry, accept the nomination in your IRCC profile within 30 days to get 600 points. Other streams apply to IRCC for permanent residence outside Express Entry.

  5. Apply for permanent residence

    IRCC makes the final decision. After an Express Entry invitation, you have 60 days to apply.

Official sources

Checked against alberta.ca and canada.ca on October 18, 2026. Check the official pages before you apply, because streams and draws change often.

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Points calculator

Alberta Worker EOI points calculator

Estimate your Worker Expression of Interest score for the AAIP worker streams. Alberta ranks Worker EOIs out of 100 points and invites candidates in draws.

Choose an answer for every visible question to see your estimated score.

Based on Alberta's Worker EOI points grid (alberta.ca, September 28, 2026). You need at least CLB 4 (or NCLC 4) in all four abilities to submit a Worker EOI. Your official score is the one Alberta assigns.

Recent draws

Recent AAIP draws

The latest official invitation rounds. Compare the minimum score with your estimated score above.

DateStreamTargeted atMinimum scoreInvitations
Oct 7, 2026Alberta Express Entry StreamPriority Sectors: Aviation5622
Oct 2, 2026Alberta Opportunity StreamAll eligible candidates54123
Sep 29, 2026Alberta Express Entry StreamPriority Sectors: General64200
Sep 24, 2026Rural Renewal StreamAll eligible candidates51131
Sep 23, 2026Alberta Opportunity StreamAll eligible candidates58113
Sep 22, 2026Alberta Express Entry StreamAccelerated Tech Pathway59100
Sep 21, 2026Alberta Express Entry StreamLaw Enforcement Pathway49<10
Sep 18, 2026Alberta Express Entry StreamPriority Sectors: Health Care62100

Source: official draw results, checked Oct 19, 2026. See all AAIP draws

Reach your Alberta CLB level with CELPIP

Most Alberta worker streams need CLB 4 or 5, and CLB 6 earns the full 10 language points in the Worker EOI. CELPIP levels match CLB levels one to one.

  • CELPIP 4 = CLB 4
  • CELPIP 5 = CLB 5
  • CELPIP 6 = CLB 6
  • CELPIP 7 = CLB 7
  • CELPIP 8 = CLB 8
  • CELPIP 9 = CLB 9
  • CELPIP 10 = CLB 10
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Alberta PNP questions

What English level does the Alberta PNP need?

At least CLB 4 in all four abilities to submit a Worker EOI. Alberta Opportunity and Rural Renewal need CLB 5 for TEER 0–3 jobs and CLB 4 for TEER 4–5 jobs; Tourism and Hospitality needs CLB 4. The Express Entry pathways use your Express Entry program's minimum.

Does an Alberta nomination add 600 CRS points?

Only through the Alberta Express Entry stream, which needs a CRS score of 300 or more. You accept the nomination in your Express Entry profile within 30 days and get 600 points. Alberta Opportunity, Tourism and Hospitality and Rural Renewal are not Express Entry streams.

Do I need a job offer for the Alberta PNP?

The Alberta Opportunity, Tourism and Hospitality and Rural Renewal streams need an Alberta job offer. In the Express Entry stream, a job offer is needed only if you are invited based on one, for example in some priority-sector draws. Entrepreneur streams do not need one.

How much does it cost?

A Worker EOI costs $135 (since April 7, 2026) and a worker stream application costs $1,500. Entrepreneur streams cost $200 for the EOI and $3,500 for the application.

How are Worker EOIs ranked?

Alberta scores each Worker EOI out of 100 points, on factors such as language, work experience, education and job offer. For English, your lowest ability counts: CLB 6 or higher earns 10 points. Draws are not on a fixed schedule.

How many nominations does Alberta have in 2026?

6,603 nominations, plus up to 10,000 extra federal spaces for practice-ready physicians and Francophones (who need CLB/NCLC 5 in French).

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