Alberta Invites Over 900 Skilled Candidates in April Month

By Scarlett Wilson [Published 07 May, 2026 | 08:15 AM] 47

Alberta continues to attract skilled immigrants through the targeted provincial immigration draws, creating new opportunities for candidates seeking Canada PR.

With increasing demand for workers across key industries, the province is actively selecting eligible candidates to support its growing economy and labour market needs. However, so far in 2026, the Alberta PNP draw has invited 5,254 skilled candidates, including 973 in April, 1,724 in March, 2,303 in February, and only 254 in January.

As one of Canada’s fastest-growing provinces, Alberta offers a high quality of life, affordable living, and excellent career opportunities for newcomers planning to settle in Canada permanently.

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Latest Alberta PNP Draw of April 2026

The Alberta PNP draw held 9 draws in April 2026, issuing 973 invitations to skilled professionals seeking Canadian permanent residency and long-term career opportunities.

Draw Date	Stream/Pathway	Number of ITAs	Minimum Score
April 27, 2026	Tourism and Hospitality Stream	98	71
April 23, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway	Less than 10	58
April 16, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry	37	46
April 15, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)	50	55
April 14, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – (Construction and skilled trade)	50	60
April 13, 2026	Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry	62	59
April 10, 2026	Alberta Opportunity Stream	447	65
April 09, 2026	Rural Renewal Stream	74	50
April 8, 2026	Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway	146	59
Total		973

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Alberta Introduces New AAIP Fee Structure Effective April 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has introduced an updated fee schedule effective on April 7, 2026. It brings important changes for candidates planning to apply for provincial immigration pathways.

One of the key updates is the introduction of a new $135 fee for submitting a Worker Expression of Interest (WEOI). This fee now applies to candidates interested in worker-based immigration streams under the Alberta Provincial Nominee Program.

Apart from the newly added WEOI fee, application charges for major immigration streams such as the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Alberta Express Entry Stream, Rural Renewal Stream, and Tourism and Hospitality Stream remain set at $1,500. Entrepreneur-focused streams, including the Graduate Entrepreneur and Farm Stream categories, continue to carry higher application fees.

Service	Fees
Worker Expression of Interest Submission	$135
Alberta Opportunity Stream Application	$1,500
Alberta Express Entry Stream Application	$1,500
Rural Renewal Stream Application	$1,500
Tourism and Hospitality Stream Application	$1,500
Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Application	$3,500
Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Application	$3,500
Rural Entrepreneur Stream Application	$3,500
Farm Stream Application	$3,500
Entrepreneur Expression of Interest Submission	$200
Request for Nomination Extension	$150
Request for 204(c) Letter of Support	$150
Request for 205(a) Letter of Support	$150
Request for Reconsideration	$250

The revised fee structure also includes charges for nomination extensions, Canada work permit support letters, reconsideration requests, and business agreement modifications.

These updates reflect Alberta’s continued efforts to streamline application processing and manage growing interest in the province’s immigration pathways for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and international graduates.

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Source: alberta.ca

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