ALBERTA IMMIGRATION (AAIP) 2026: 6,403 QUOTAS | WHO ARE THE PRIORITY CANDIDATES?

• 6,403 nominations: This is the number of federal government nominations allocated to Alberta in 2026 (an increase of about 31% compared to the initial level in 2025).
• More than 50% of the quota (3,425 spots) is reserved for the Alberta Opportunity Stream
• The 6 Most In-Demand Industry Groups in 2026: If you work in the following fields, your chances of being nominated will be much higher:
1. Healthcare
2. Technology
3. Construction
4. Manufacturing
5. Aviation
6. Agriculture
The Rural Renewal Stream will prioritize candidates with job offers in designated rural areas (1,000 spots). In addition to the 6,403 spots mentioned above, Alberta will have additional “off-quota” spots for licensed physicians and those proficient in French (NCLC 5 or higher).
As of January 2026, there are over 45,000 applications waiting in the EOI pool. Alberta focuses heavily on individuals who already have work experience in the province (2025 data shows that over 85% of nominated candidates are foreign workers currently in Alberta).
So if you belong to the priority sectors or have French language skills, inbox Aimmi right away to prepare your application and take advantage of this 'golden opportunity'!