AAIP draw results 2026

Last updated:May 31, 2026. This is an evergreen tracker re-dated after each official Alberta draw. All cut-offs, invitation counts and dates below are mirrored from the live alberta.ca AAIP processing-information page, which remains the authoritative source.

What were the latest AAIP draw results?

As of the May 13, 2026 draw, Alberta's most recent rounds were a Dedicated Health Care (Express Entry) draw of 61 invitations at a minimum EOI of 57, and an Alberta Opportunity Stream round on May 6 of 832 invitations at a cut-off of 54.

Earlier in the spring, an Alberta Express Entry Priority Sectors draw (construction/trades) on April 14 cut off at 60, and a Rural Renewal round on April 9 invited 74 candidates at 50. Together these rounds show the 2026 pattern at a glance: small, high-bar targeted Express Entry pathways alongside the large, mid-range Opportunity Stream and lower Rural Renewal cut-offs. Figures change every draw, confirm the current numbers on the live alberta.ca processing page.

Recent 2026 AAIP draw history

The table below lists recent 2026 AAIP draws, the date, pathway, number of invitations issued and the minimum EOI cut-off, drawn from Alberta's official record. It is a snapshot for quick reference; for the AAIP all draws history and the complete, live list always check the alberta.ca AAIP processing-information page.

How do AAIP draws work?

In an AAIP draw, Alberta reaches into its Alberta Advantage Immigration Program pool of Worker Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and invites the highest-ranked candidates in a chosen pathway to apply for a provincial nomination. Every worker who meets the minimum criteria submits an EOI scored out of 100, split into human capital (max 69) and economic factors (max 31). That EOI then sits in the pool, valid for one year.

For each draw, Alberta decides the pathway or sector and how many invitations to issue; the minimum EOI is simply the score of the lowest-ranked candidate invited in that round. If your score is at or above that line in an eligible pathway, you receive a Notification of Interest and can submit a full AAIP application. Because the line falls in a different place each time, the cut-off moves from draw to draw. There is no fixed pass mark.

What are the 2026 AAIP cut-off scores by pathway?

Because each pathway draws from its own pool, 2026 AAIP cut-off scores vary widely. Targeted Express Entry pathways that attract higher-scoring federal candidates sit at the top of the range, while broader or community-focused pathways land lower. The ranges below summarise what Alberta has published across 2026 rounds, treat them as moving targets, not guarantees.

How often does Alberta hold AAIP draws?

Alberta holds AAIP draws “as needed” rather than on a fixed calendar. In practice that has meant several rounds per month across 2026, spread over different pathways, a small targeted Express Entry round one week, a large Opportunity Stream draw the next, a Rural Renewal round after that. The pace is driven by Alberta's annual nomination allocation and the demand in each pathway pool, not by a published schedule. Because there is no pre-announced AAIP draw 2026 schedule, treat any forecast as an estimate and watch the live alberta.ca page.

How much of Alberta's 2026 allocation is left?

Alberta's 2026 AAIP allocation is roughly 6,403 nominations across all streams. Provincial planning figures earmark about 3,425 for the Opportunity Stream, 1,000 for Rural Renewal, 600 for Accelerated Tech, 500 for Health Care and 150 for Tourism & Hospitality. As draws issue invitations through the year, the remaining allocation shrinks, which is part of why cut-offs can firm up later in the year. These are provincial planning numbers that can be adjusted, so confirm the current allocation and remaining balance on the live alberta.ca processing page.

When is the next AAIP draw?

With the latest rounds in mid-May 2026and Alberta's “as needed” rhythm, the next AAIP draw is expected within weeks, most likely another Opportunity Stream or targeted Express Entry round. Alberta does not pre-announce dates, so treat any forecast as an estimate. The only confirmed schedule is the official alberta.ca processing-information page, bookmark this tracker and we will re-date it as soon as each new round is published.

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