Depending on your score and stream, your online portal will show one of two things right now:
1. If You Were Selected: Status Changes to “Invited”
If your score was equal to or higher than the cutoff for your specific stream, your EOI profile status changes from Submitted/Pool to Invited.
- You will receive an official notification in your portal (and an email alert) inviting you to submit a full application for a provincial nomination.
- Once invited, your EOI is effectively pulled out of the selection pool because you have advanced to the next stage.
2. If You Weren’t Selected: Status Stays as “Submitted”
If your score wasn’t quite high enough, or if your stream didn’t have a draw that matched your specific profile criteria, your status remains Submitted.
- Do not panic. Your EOI profile stays active in the pool for up to 12 months from the date you submitted it.
- As long as it is active, you will automatically be considered for future draws.
- Note: If your work experience, language scores, or salary details change while you are waiting, you can update your EOI to potentially bump up your score.
What to Do After Receiving the Invitation
Getting an invitation is a massive win, but it is a ticket to apply, not a final approval. You must act quickly and precisely. Here is your step-by-step game plan:
1.Check Your Deadline Immediately:Time-Sensitive.
Log into your portal and look at the exact date and time your invitation expires. The AAIP gives you a strict timeline (typically 30 days) to submit everything. Missing this deadline means your invitation lapses, and you will have to pay the EOI fee and enter the pool all over again.
2.Gather and Review Your Documents:Accuracy Check.
Ensure every single claim you made in your EOI is backed by paperwork. Collect your valid language test results, Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), Alberta job offer/employment verification letters, pay stubs, and work permits. If you applied via an Express Entry pathway, double-check that your federal profile is still active and valid.
3.Complete the Full Online Application:Portal Submission.
Fill out the detailed provincial nomination application through the AAIP portal. You will need to upload all the documents you gathered in Step 2. Make sure the information matches your EOI perfectly; any major discrepancies can look like misrepresentation.
4.Pay the Application Fee:Final Step.
To officially lodge your application, you must pay the non-refundable AAIP worker stream application fee (which sits at $1,500 CAD). Once paid, your status will change to “Awaiting Processing,” and you are officially in the queue for nomination.
A Quick Reminder on Processing:
Alberta is working through a total federal allocation of 6,403 nomination spaces for 2026. As of mid-May, they have used just over 2,100 of those slots, meaning there are still over 4,200 nomination spots open for the rest of the year. Keep your documents ready, keep your profile updated, and stay on top of your timelines!
