Tourism and Hospitality Stream
Stream for temporary foreign workers already working full-time in Alberta's tourism and hospitality sector for an approved employer in a listed occupation. Entry is through the worker EOI pool. The low language minimum (CLB 4) and 6-month work requirement are its main features.
Who it suits
- LMIA-based work permit holders working full-time for an approved Alberta tourism or hospitality employer
- Workers in one of 18 eligible NOC codes (food and accommodation roles)
Requirements
- Work experienceAt least 6 consecutive months (or 780 hours) of paid full-time work, 30+ hours per week, with the same employer, met at application and at assessment. ↗ alberta.ca
- LanguageCLB/NCLC 4 in each ability; test under 2 years old. ↗ alberta.ca
- EducationCanadian high school equivalent; ECA for foreign credentials unless Canadian credential or Alberta trade certificate. ↗ alberta.ca
- PermitValid work permit based on a positive LMIA or IRCC temporary special measures; full-time contract with the approved employer. ↗ alberta.ca
- EmployerEmployer needs WCB coverage or exemption and membership in an eligible sector association (13 listed), in one of 13 eligible WCB industry classes. 18 eligible NOC codes, TEER 0-5. ↗ alberta.ca
- FeesWorker EOI fee is $135 (effective 2026-04-07); application fee for worker streams is $1,500 (since 2025-04-01). Invited candidates have 15 days to accept an invitation and 30 days to finish the draft application. ↗ alberta.ca
How candidates are selected
Worker EOI (score out of 100). Draws have been infrequent and minimum scores high (71-73 in 2026). Worker EOI (WEOI) is scored out of 100 on education, work experience, language and age; AAIP also weighs non-scored data such as NOC, industry and wage, so score alone does not decide selection.
Location requirement: Must be working in Alberta in the sector for an approved employer.
Processing: AAIP was assessing Tourism and Hospitality applications received from 2026-07-27 onward (as of the 2026-09-23 update).
Recent rounds
| Date | Round | Minimum score | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 71 | 61 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 71 | 98 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Tourism and Hospitality Stream | 73 | 68 |
Related pathways
Official sources
- alberta.caProgram pageChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caEligibilityChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caHow to apply / EOIChecked 2026-10-01
- alberta.caDraws and allocationChecked 2026-10-01
Program rules change often. This page summarizes the official pages listed above; the official page always takes precedence.