Provincial Nominee Program  ·  1 min read

Alberta AAIP Update: New Streams and Eligibility Changes for 2026

The Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) has released updated program requirements and intake targets for 2026. If you are considering an Alberta provincial nomination, here is a summary of the key changes and how they may affect your application.

Stream-by-Stream Changes

The Alberta Opportunity Stream has updated its wage thresholds and eligible NOC codes for 2026. The Rural Renewal Stream has added new designated community employers. The Express Entry Stream continues to issue nominations based on expression of interest scores.

Immigration advice provided by Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB, CICC Licence R705794. This article is general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

Immigration advice provided by Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB, CICC Licence R705794. This content is general information and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

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Shirani Jenita Daniel, RCIC-IRB

CICC Licence R705794 · Commissioner for Oaths (Alberta) · Founder, Imprint Immigration Services Inc.

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