Alberta will start charging $1,500 to apply for worker immigration programs under the AAIP starting April 1, 2025. The previous fee was $840.
The Alberta government has increased application fees for several immigration streams under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). As of April 1, 2025, anyone applying through one of the worker streams will need to pay a new fee of $1,500. Before this change, the fee was $840. The updated cost only applies to applications submitted on or after this date.
The new fee applies to the following AAIP worker streams:
Other AAIP streams, such as those for entrepreneurs, remain unchanged—except for one: the Farm Stream.
Two other fees under the AAIP have also gone up:
Like the worker streams, these increases apply only to submissions made on or after April 1, 2025.
In addition to the fee hikes, Alberta has introduced and withdrawn several program-related changes.
On March 17, 2025, Alberta reversed its earlier decision to take part in a federal program that would have made it easier for PNP applicants to get open work permits. Initially one of the few provinces to opt in, Alberta has now decided to step back from this temporary public policy.
On the same day, Alberta stopped sending invitations through the Family Connection and Occupation in Demand Pathway. While invitations have ended, applicants can still claim extra points if they have close family in Alberta—like a parent, child, or sibling who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
As of April 1, Alberta has started accepting the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Core as proof of language ability. This gives applicants more testing options. Now accepted language tests include:
This change applies to all streams under AAIP.
The federal government has cut the number of people Alberta can nominate for permanent residence in 2025. Last year, Alberta had 9,750 spots. This year, the number has been slashed to 4,875. This reduction is part of a broader national strategy to slow down immigration levels, especially under provincial programs.
These changes could make it more competitive for candidates hoping to settle in Alberta through one of its immigration streams. While the higher fees may concern some, the province has also expanded options in language testing and aims to prioritize occupations that meet local job market needs.
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