September 10 2025, witnessed an Alberta PNP draw, which once again focused on the
aviation sector under the Alberta Express Entry stream. 30 invitations were given to
candidates, with the CRS score touching an all-time low of 50, pointing to Alberta’s severely
felt demand for skilled professionals in this very niche but vital industry
Alberta PNP Draw Highlights
● Aviation sector (10 September) – 30 invitations were issued under the Alberta
Express Entry stream, with an almost absurdly low CRS cut-off at just 50.
● Healthcare sector – A few draws were held for healthcare professionals.
– 9 September – 70 invitations via the Express Entry Priority Sector.
– 2 September – 126 invitations via Express Entry Dedicated Healthcare Pathway.
– 3 September – 67 invitations via Dedicated Healthcare Pathway (non-Express
Entry)
– CRS scores for healthcare draws were in the range 44 – 64.
● Construction sector (8 September) – 121 invitations via Express Entry, with the
CRS cut-off at 61.
● Agriculture sector (5 September) – 71 invitations with a lowest CRS score of 48.
● Alberta Opportunity Stream (4 September) – This was the biggest draw issuing
891 invitations with a minimum score of 56.
The Meaning of These Draws
Alberta draws are category and sector-type immigration schemes meant to target labour
shortages in certain priority industries. The low CRS cutoff demonstrates Alberta’s
readiness to open its doors to skilled workers with moderate CRS scores.
With these priority sectors of health care, construction, agriculture and aviation, Alberta is
aiming at labour market strengthening and sustainable economic growth.
Summary of Important Points for Applicants
● Candidates having a background in health, trades, aviation or agriculture are
more likely than before to secure a provincial nomination.
● Lowering CRS thresholds means that candidates do not have to have extremely
high scores to be in the draw now.
● Keep an active Express Entry profile and check your AAIP eligibility-related
developments.
● The Alberta Opportunity Stream may provide an expedited route for permanent
residency to those workers who are already in Alberta on valid permits.
Outlook
Using this targeted approach, Alberta continues to be quite flexible and adaptable in meeting its labour needs. With this trend, future draws are likely to become even more
occupation-specific, with lower CRS requirements, increasing the attractiveness of
provincial nomination as an option for skilled workers worldwide.
