AAIP draw results for September 23, 2026 show that Alberta issued 113 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
The AAIP draw invited candidates with a minimum score of 58 in the latest invitation round listed on the Government of Alberta’s processing information page.
The result applies to the Alberta Opportunity Stream and is separate from recent Alberta Express Entry Stream draws conducted through pathways such as technology, health care, agriculture and law enforcement.
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Alberta issued 113 invitations in the latest AAIP draw
The September 23 AAIP draw was focused on the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
| Draw detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Draw date | September 23, 2026 |
| Stream | Alberta Opportunity Stream |
| Minimum score | 58 |
| Invitations issued | 113 |
This AAIP draw recorded a minimum score of 58 among the candidates invited in this round.
Meeting or exceeding the published score does not, by itself, establish eligibility for nomination or guarantee that a candidate will receive an invitation in a future round.
What the Alberta Opportunity Stream result means
The Alberta Opportunity Stream is one of the worker streams administered under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
The stream is distinct from the Alberta Express Entry Stream, which includes separate pathways and initiatives with their own selection priorities and draw results.
Because the September 23 round was recorded under the Alberta Opportunity Stream, the 113 invitations should not be presented as an Alberta Express Entry draw result.
The Alberta government’s draw table identifies the stream, minimum invited score and number of invitations for each published round.
The official page also states that AAIP draws are not regularly scheduled and are conducted as needed to address sector needs and provincial priorities.
How the September 23 result compares with recent Alberta draws
The September 23 AAIP draw followed several AAIP draws conducted across different streams and pathways.
| Date | Stream or pathway | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 58 | 113 |
| September 22, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Accelerated Tech Pathway | 59 | 100 |
| September 21, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Law Enforcement Pathway | 49 | Less than 10 |
| September 18, 2026 | Alberta Express Entry Stream – Priority Sectors, Health Care | 62 | 100 |
| September 1, 2026 | Alberta Opportunity Stream | 56 | 575 |
The previous published Alberta Opportunity Stream round took place on September 1, 2026, when Alberta issued 575 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 56.
The September 23 AAIP draw therefore had a higher minimum score and a smaller invitation total than the September 1 Alberta Opportunity Stream round.
Draw-to-draw comparisons should be treated cautiously because AAIP says it considers more than the EOI score when selecting candidates.
AAIP selection is based on more than score
The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program states that the EOI score is not the only factor used to select candidates for invitations.
According to the official processing information, AAIP considers a variety of factors provided in Worker EOIs to meet program priorities.
The program also says it does not disclose recent draw parameters in order to protect program integrity.
As a result, the published minimum score for the AAIP draw should not be interpreted as a complete description of the selection criteria used in the September 23 round.
Candidates should also avoid treating the score as a fixed cutoff for future Alberta Opportunity Stream draws.
AAIP’s 2026 priorities
For 2026, Alberta says it will prioritize draws and nominations within its worker streams for occupations in key sectors.
The listed priority areas include health care, technology, construction, manufacturing, aviation, agriculture and communities designated under the Rural Renewal Stream.
Alberta describes these areas as its primary focus for 2026 but says they are not an exhaustive list.
The September 23 AAIP draw was identified as an Alberta Opportunity Stream round rather than a draw labelled for one of those priority sectors.
That distinction matters because AAIP publishes separate results for the Alberta Opportunity Stream, Alberta Express Entry pathways, the Dedicated Health Care Pathways, the Rural Renewal Stream and the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.
Alberta’s 2026 nomination position
The official processing page reported that Alberta had a 2026 nomination allocation of 6,603 as of its September 23 update.
It reported 5,221 nominations issued, leaving 1,382 nomination spaces remaining at that time.
The page also listed 1,092 applications to be processed across the program’s streams and pathways.
These figures are program-wide totals and are not limited to the September 23 Alberta Opportunity Stream draw.
Alberta cautions that information about nomination allocations, spaces remaining and applications to be processed may change without notice.
The province also reserves the right to redistribute allocations to other streams or pathways.
What invited candidates should check next
Candidates who received an invitation in the AAIP draw should review the applicable Alberta Opportunity Stream requirements and document checklist before submitting an application.
AAIP advises applicants to include all required documents because missing information can affect processing times while the program seeks clarification.
An invitation is part of the provincial application process and is not the same as a provincial nomination or permanent residence approval.
Applicants should rely on the instructions associated with their invitation and the current official Alberta requirements when preparing their submissions.
They should also ensure that the information in the application is consistent with the information provided in the Worker EOI.
Processing information for Alberta applicants
The AAIP processing information page provides stream-level information on nominations issued, spaces remaining, applications to be processed and the dates of applications currently under assessment.
For the Alberta Opportunity Stream, the September 23 update listed 3,562 nomination spaces allocated for 2026.
It reported 2,911 nominations issued and 651 nomination spaces remaining for that stream.
The same update listed 464 Alberta Opportunity Stream applications to be processed and stated that the program was assessing applications received on or before June 17, 2026, subject to the qualification noted on the official page.
Processing information is an estimate and can change as applications are received, assessed or transferred between processing priorities.
What happens after an AAIP invitation
Invited candidates must follow the application instructions provided by AAIP and submit the required information within the applicable period.
The official AAIP draw result does not state that every invited candidate will ultimately receive a nomination.
AAIP will assess applications under the requirements and procedures applicable to the relevant stream.
Applicants should keep their personal information, employment details and supporting documentation accurate and current throughout the process.
After a provincial nomination, candidates may still need to complete a separate federal immigration process, depending on the pathway and nomination category involved.
The September 23 draw announcement itself does not provide a timeline for nomination decisions or permanent residence processing.
Key takeaway from the September 23 AAIP draw
Alberta’s September 23, 2026 AAIP draw issued 113 invitations through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
The minimum score for invited candidates was 58.
The result was not an Alberta Express Entry draw and should not be combined with invitation totals from other AAIP pathways.
This AAIP draw may differ from future rounds, which may use different streams, priorities, scores and invitation totals because AAIP says its rounds are conducted as needed and are not regularly scheduled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many invitations did Alberta issue in the September 23, 2026 AAIP draw?
Alberta issued 113 invitations in the September 23, 2026 draw through the Alberta Opportunity Stream.
What was the minimum score in the September 23 AAIP draw?
The minimum score among invited candidates was 58.
Was the September 23 AAIP draw an Alberta Express Entry draw?
No. The official draw table identifies it as an Alberta Opportunity Stream draw.
Does a score of 58 guarantee an AAIP invitation?
No. AAIP says the EOI score is not the only factor used to select candidates, and future draws may use different criteria and scores.
Are AAIP draws regularly scheduled?
No. Alberta states that AAIP draws are conducted as needed to address sector needs and provincial priorities.
Fact-Checked: The draw date, stream, minimum score and invitation total were verified against Alberta’s official AAIP processing information page, updated September 23, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and does not replace the current AAIP requirements or professional immigration advice.
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