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Alberta PNP (AAIP) Calculator: Points, Streams and 2026 Draws

Work out your Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Worker Expression of Interest score, then see how it compares with the latest minimum score in each stream.

Education
Language

Alberta uses your lowest ability in each language and gives you the higher of the two. You need CLB or NCLC 4 in all four abilities to submit an EOI.

Work experience and age
Alberta job offer
AAIP EOI score 0/100See result

How the AAIP Worker EOI works

To apply to an Alberta worker stream, you first submit a Worker Expression of Interest (EOI) and get a score out of 100. Alberta holds draws as needed for its priorities and invites candidates from the pool. In 2026 it prioritizes health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture and Rural Renewal communities. Source: Alberta, AAIP processing information (updated 21 October 2026).

Candidates can be invited to a different stream or pathway than the one they chose in their EOI.

Worker EOI points grid (out of 100)

From Alberta's Worker EOI Points Grid (28 September 2026).

Human capital (up to 69)

Factor Points
Education level (max 12) Doctorate 12, master's 10, bachelor's 7, trades certificate or diploma 7, diploma or certificate 4, secondary or lower 0
Education in Canada (max 10) Highest education completed in Alberta 10, in another province or territory 6
Language (max 10) Lowest ability at CLB 6+: 10 (English) or 8 (French); CLB 5: 8 or 5; CLB 4: 5 or 3; you get the higher of the two
Bilingual (max 3) CLB/NCLC 4 or higher in both English and French: 3
Total work experience (max 11) 12 months or more 11, 6–11 months 7, less than 6 months 3
Work in Canada (max 10) 6+ months in Alberta 10, or 6+ months in another province or territory 6
Age (max 5) 18–20: 3, 21–34: 5, 35–49: 4, 50+: 3
Family in Alberta (max 8) Parent, child or sibling aged 18+ who is a citizen or permanent resident: 8 (not in-laws)

Economic factors (up to 31)

Factor Points
Alberta job offer (max 10) Permanent, full-time job offer: 10
Rural or sector job offer (max 6) Rural Renewal endorsement letter, a tourism and hospitality offer from a required sector association member, or a law enforcement offer from an Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police member: 6
Job location (max 5) Calgary or Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area 0; Rural Renewal designated community or other Alberta community 5
Regulated occupation (max 10) Job offer in a regulated occupation, with the Alberta licence or certification: 10

Alberta also collects your IRCC status, the NOC code of your job offer and your employer's NAICS code, but doesn't give points for them.

2026 draws by stream

All 90 Worker draws from 1 January to 20 October 2026, from Alberta's processing information page. The table updates when new draws are added.

Stream or pathway2026 drawsLatest minimumLatest dateRangeInvitations
Alberta Opportunity Stream13542 Oct 202650–658,419
Alberta Express Entry – Priority Sectors286020 Oct 202646–661,893 + 1 small
Alberta Express Entry – Accelerated Tech Pathway115922 Sep 202655–631,466
Alberta Express Entry – Law Enforcement Pathway64916 Oct 202646–580 + 6 small
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry95713 Oct 202655–64534
Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry86019 Aug 202645–63414
Rural Renewal Stream115124 Sep 202650–551,174
Tourism and Hospitality Stream47314 Oct 202671–73252

"Small" means a draw with fewer than 10 invitations, which Alberta doesn't count exactly.

Nominations in 2026

As of 21 October 2026, Alberta had a 2026 allocation of 6,603 nominations, with 5,831 issued and 772 spaces remaining.

Stream or pathway 2026 allocation Issued Remaining Applications to process
Alberta Opportunity Stream 3,562 3,273 289 218
Rural Renewal Stream 1,057 813 244 39
Tourism and Hospitality Stream 156 141 15 fewer than 10
Dedicated Health Care Pathways 518 351 167 29
Alberta Express Entry: Accelerated Tech Pathway 619 558 61 129
Alberta Express Entry: Law Enforcement Pathway 12 fewer than 10 n/a fewer than 10
Alberta Express Entry: priority sectors and other initiatives 619 651 fewer than 10 213
Entrepreneur streams 60 37 23 213

Under additional federal spaces, Alberta had nominated 50 practice-ready physicians (NOC 31100, 31101 or 31102) and 12 Francophones (CLB/NCLC 5 in French) outside its allocation.

The Worker EOI pool held 33,291 profiles, including 21,150 for the Alberta Opportunity Stream and 4,566 for priority sector draws.

AAIP streams

Worker streams

Entrepreneur streams: Rural Entrepreneur, Graduate Entrepreneur, Farm, and Foreign Graduate Entrepreneur. These use their own process, not the Worker EOI grid.

Source: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.

Full 2026 draw list

DateStream or pathwayMinimum scoreInvitations
20 Oct 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General)60386
16 Oct 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway49<10
14 Oct 2026Tourism and Hospitality Stream7325
13 Oct 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry5753
9 Oct 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health care)6097
7 Oct 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)5622
2 Oct 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream54123
29 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (General)64200
24 Sep 2026Rural Renewal Stream51131
23 Sep 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream58113
22 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway59100
21 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway49<10
18 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)62100
15 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)6018
10 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)6048
9 Sep 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6051
3 Sep 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway6096
1 Sep 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream56575
19 Aug 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry6024
14 Aug 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream58743
12 Aug 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6057
11 Aug 2026Rural Renewal Stream51127
7 Aug 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)5538
6 Aug 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway6095
4 Aug 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)6650
21 Jul 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)6553
16 Jul 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)5629
15 Jul 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream53833
14 Jul 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry5251
10 Jul 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway52<10
8 Jul 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway55149
7 Jul 2026Rural Renewal Stream5542
3 Jul 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry5592
29 Jun 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry6375
24 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation and skilled trade)4735
22 Jun 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6446
19 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway59100
18 Jun 2026Tourism and Hospitality Stream7161
17 Jun 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream58720
15 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5650
12 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)5237
11 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)6350
10 Jun 2026Rural Renewal Stream5154
9 Jun 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry4535
8 Jun 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6049
5 Jun 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream50462
2 Jun 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5349
29 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway55200
27 May 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream51993
25 May 2026Rural Renewal Stream5083
22 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)4876
21 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5699
20 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction and skilled trade)6150
19 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Aviation)4638
13 May 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry5761
7 May 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway57146
6 May 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream54832
1 May 2026Rural Renewal Stream5012
27 Apr 2026Tourism and Hospitality Stream7198
23 Apr 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway58<10
16 Apr 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry4637
15 Apr 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)5550
14 Apr 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction and skilled trade)6050
13 Apr 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry5962
10 Apr 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream65447
9 Apr 2026Rural Renewal Stream5074
8 Apr 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway59146
27 Mar 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway46<10
26 Mar 2026Rural Renewal Stream5060
24 Mar 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry54102
19 Mar 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)59109
17 Mar 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5027
16 Mar 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Health Care)6350
13 Mar 2026Rural Renewal Stream51349
12 Mar 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry4747
6 Mar 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway56139
5 Mar 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream61832
26 Feb 2026Rural Renewal Stream5530
24 Feb 2026Tourism and Hospitality Stream7368
20 Feb 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream – Priority Sectors56831
19 Feb 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Construction)6150
17 Feb 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Agriculture)49<10
12 Feb 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors (Manufacturing)5032
11 Feb 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway59147
10 Feb 2026Rural Renewal Stream54212
6 Feb 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway50<10
2 Feb 2026Alberta Opportunity Stream57915
29 Jan 2026Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway63148
27 Jan 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – non-Express Entry4543
26 Jan 2026Dedicated Health Care Pathway – Express Entry6163

Ways to raise your AAIP score

Also planning Express Entry? Use the CRS calculator to see your score with a nomination, or compare provinces with the BC PNP and Manitoba MPNP calculators.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good AAIP EOI score?

It depends on the stream. In 2026, minimum scores ranged from 45 (Dedicated Health Care Pathway) to 73 (Tourism and Hospitality Stream). Most Alberta Opportunity Stream and Alberta Express Entry draws had minimums in the 50s and low 60s. Check the summary table on this page for each stream.

Is the AAIP score the only thing that matters?

No. Alberta says the EOI score is not the only factor it uses. It also selects by occupation, sector and other information in your Worker EOI, and it doesn't disclose all draw parameters. A score above a past minimum isn't a guarantee.

How many points does an Alberta nomination add to my CRS score?

A nomination through the Alberta Express Entry Stream is linked to Express Entry and adds 600 points to your CRS score. Nominations from non-Express Entry streams, such as the Alberta Opportunity Stream, lead to a separate permanent residence application with IRCC instead, without the 600 points.

What language score do I need for an AAIP EOI?

At least CLB 4 in English or NCLC 4 in French in all four abilities, to submit a Worker EOI. For points, Alberta uses your lowest ability. English at CLB 6 or higher gives the full 10 language points.

Does a job offer in Calgary or Edmonton get location points?

No. Job offers in the Calgary and Edmonton Census Metropolitan Areas get 0 location points. A job offer in a Rural Renewal Stream designated community or anywhere else in Alberta gets 5.

How many nominations does Alberta have in 2026?

Alberta's 2026 allocation is 6,603 nominations. By 21 October 2026, 5,831 had been issued and 772 spaces remained. Nominations for practice-ready physicians and Francophones under additional federal spaces don't count toward that allocation.