Nominations issued and available
The following numbers are accurate as of June 25, 2024.
AAIP Updates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sets nomination limits for all provincial nominee programs.
In 2024, AAIP received 9,750 nominations.
Summary of 2024 nominations issued and total nominations available per stream.
Table 1. 2024 AAIP nominations.
| Stream / pathway | 2024 nominations issued | 2024 total estimated nominations allocated (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 2,720 | 5,393 |
| Express Entry Stream | 1,139 | 1,775 |
| 245 | 320 |
| 654 | 1,047 |
| 135 | 231 |
| 105 | 177 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,141 | 1,900 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 165 | 660 |
Entrepreneur Streams
| 3 | 22 |
| Grand Total | 5,168 | 9,750 |
Application volumes and processing
The following are accurate as of June 25, 2024:
Table 2. Application breakdowns.
| Stream | Unprocessed Applications | Currently assessing applications received on, or before . . . |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 3,559 | November 15, 2023 |
| Alberta Express Entry Stream | 1,009 |
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| Rural Renewal Stream | 1,984 | January 2, 2024 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 106 | June 14, 2024 |
| Totals | 6,658 |
Entrepreneur stream processing times and volumes depend on expression of interest stage and business application or business performance agreement. On average, it takes up to four months to assess both an expression of interest and business application. Entrepreneur stream applicants have frequent contact with AAIP staff responsible for assessing eligibility for business application approval and nomination.
To check the status of your expression of interest or application, go to the AAIP portal.
Application dates
Application acceptance dates and targets
Streams for workers
Effective June 11, 2024, AAIP has adopted new guidelines for the Alberta Opportunity Steam, Rural Renewal Stream and Accelerated Tech Pathway, similar to those used in the Tourism and Hospitality Stream for the remainder of 2024.
Processing times below have been adjusted to reflect the new guidelines. These dates will help applicants plan ahead. Application acceptance dates and application targets are approximate and are based on various unpredictable factors, including application volume, economic needs or priorities, remaining allocations available, and future planning. Check back regularly as details may change without prior notice, based on multiple variables.
Table 3. Application targets by date.
| Stream / pathway | 11-Jun | 9-Jul | 11-Jul | 13-Aug | 10-Sep | 8-Oct | 5-Nov | 10-Dec |
| Alberta Opportunity Stream | 430 Application target met | Not applicable (n/a) | 444 | 430 | 444 | 430 | 444 | 430 |
Express Entry Stream
| 30 Application target met | 50 Invitations to apply (from existing pool) | n/a | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Rural Renewal Stream | 145 Application target met | 160 | n/a | 145 | 160 | 145 | 160 | 145 |
| Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 130 Application target met | 143 | n/a | 130 | 143 | 130 | 143 | 130 |
Entrepreneur Streams
| Business applications are being accepted currently, as timing for nomination eligibility varies, based on when requirements have been met | |||||||
| Approximate monthly application target totals | 735 | 797 | 755 | 797 | 755 | 797 | 755 | |
* Note: Draws for other pathways and priorities are managed differently through the Notification of Interest process. Learn more by visiting the Eligibility page for information on Alberta Express Entry Stream Notification of Interest processes.
Express Entry draws
Visit the Eligibility page for information on Alberta Express Entry Stream Notification of Interest factors.
Table 4. List of past draws.
| Date of draw | Number of Notification of Interest letters sent | Draw parameters | Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of lowest ranked candidate who received a Notification of Interest letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2024 | 73 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 301 |
| May 28, 2024 | 99 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 302 |
| May 1, 2024 | 40 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 305 |
| April 17, 2024 | 49 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 305 |
| March 19, 2024 | 41 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 304 |
| March 5, 2024 | 34 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 303 |
| February 20, 2024 | 33 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 311 |
| February 6, 2024 | 44 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 302 |
| February 1, 2024 | 80 | Priority sector - Construction occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 382 |
| January 30, 2024 | 22 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 312 |
| January 16, 2024 | 22 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 312 |
| January 11, 2024 | 44 | Priority sector - Agriculture occupation with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300-500 | 312 |
| January 2, 2024 | 42 | Dedicated Healthcare Pathway with Alberta job offer, CRS score 300 and above | 309 |
Contact
Connect with AAIP if you have questions about the program:
Use the AAIP online contact form
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-7534