The Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream is a dedicated immigration pathway under the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). This stream is designed for temporary foreign workers who are currently employed full-time in Alberta’s tourism and hospitality sector and have a full-time job offer from a qualifying Alberta employer in an eligible occupation. Global Vision Immigration offers professional guidance for candidates seeking permanent residence through this stream.

Who Can Apply for the Alberta Tourism and Hospitality Stream?

• This stream is open to temporary foreign workers who:
• Are living and working full-time in Alberta.
• Hold a full-time job offer from a qualifying Alberta employer in an eligible occupation.
• Possess a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or are eligible under certain IRCC special measures (e.g., wildfire-affected workers).
• Meet minimum requirements for occupation, language, education, job offer, and work experience.

What are the eligibility criteria to apply?

1. Employer Requirements

• The employer must operate in Alberta’s tourism and hospitality sector, with a primary business activity in an eligible industry, as defined by Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) industry codes.
• The employer must have valid WCB coverage or, if exempt, provide a WCB clearance letter.
• The employer must be a member of an approved sector association (see examples below) or be listed as an Experience Provider on the Travel Alberta website if not eligible for association membership.
• Employers must comply with all Alberta and federal employment standards and must not charge employees fees for job offers or employment.

2. Eligible Occupations (NOC 2021 Codes)

• Applicants must be working in one of the following eligible occupations:
• 54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport, and fitness
• 60030 – Restaurant and food service managers
• 60031 – Accommodation service managers
• 62020 – Food service supervisors
• 62200 – Chefs
• 63200 – Cooks
• 64300 – Maîtres d’hôtel and hosts/hostesses
• 64301 – Bartenders
• 64314 – Hotel front desk clerks
• 64320 – Tour and travel guides
• 64322 – Outdoor sport and recreational guides
• 65200 – Food and beverage servers
• 65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers, and related support
• 65210 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel, and facilities set-up services
• 65310 – Light duty cleaners
• 65311 – Specialized cleaners
• 65312 – Janitors, caretakers, and heavy-duty cleaners
• 65320 – Dry cleaning, laundry, and related occupations

4. Work Permit Requirements

• Applicants must hold a valid work permit based on a positive LMIA for the eligible occupation, or under IRCC temporary special measures (such as for wildfire-affected workers).
• Maintained status, open work permits, or other permit types are not eligible.

5. Work Experience

• A minimum of 6 consecutive months (at least 780 hours) of full-time, paid work experience in Alberta in the same occupation and with the same employer as the job offer is required.
• Work experience must be authorized by IRCC and completed with valid temporary resident status.

6. Job Offer

• The job offer must be full-time, continuous, and paid, with a minimum of 30 hours per week for at least 12 months.
• The offer must be from the same employer where the applicant gained the required work experience.
• Ineligible job types include part-time, casual, seasonal, home-based, or virtual positions, as well as independent contractors and agency workers.

7. Language Proficiency

• Minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 in English or French in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
• Accepted tests: CELPIP General, IELTS General Training, TEF Canada, TCF Canada. Test results must be less than two years old at the time of application.

8. Education

• Minimum requirement is completion of Canadian high school or equivalent.
• If education was obtained outside Canada, an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for the highest level of education is required.

9. Employer Legal Compliance

• The employer must not be in violation of Alberta or federal laws related to employment, immigration, or recruitment.

10. Supporting Documentation

• Applicants must provide a job offer letter, language test results, ECA (if required), and proof of work experience and work permit status.

The hospitality and tourism sector is one of the top in-demand sectors not just in Alberta but in all of Canada.

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