Transition to NOC 2021
The government of Canada implemented changes to National Occupational Classification (also known as NOC) starting November 16, 2022.
This NOC 2021 will replace the existing NOC 2016 and starting November 16, 2022 only NOC 2021 codes will be followed for the immigration programs such as Express Entry including Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP’s).
What is the NOC Changes?
New TEER categories
Programs that used the NOC skill type or levels will now use TEER categories.
Skill type or level | TEER category |
Skill type 0 | TEER 0 |
Skill level A | TEER 1 |
Skill level B | TEER 2 and TEER 3 |
Skill level C | TEER 4 |
Skill level D | TEER 5 |
What should you do as an applicant?
If you have already submitted a profile, but DID NOT RECEIVE an invitation to apply ITA
You must:
If you have RECEIVED an invitation to apply (ITA) before November 16, 2022
You must:
How to find your NOC?
You can find your NOC using the following websites
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What are the affected programs under the new NOC 2021 System?
These programs will have updated eligibility requirements because of this change:
What are the new eligibility criteria for Express Entry?
Eligibility criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
Language skills | English or French skills CLB 7 for TEER 0 or TEER 1 occupations CLB 5 for TEER 2 or TEER 3 occupations | English or French skills CLB 7 | English or French skills CLB 5 for speaking and listening CLB 4 for reading and writing |
Type/Level of work experience | Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in 1 or more of these NOC TEER Categories: TEER 0 TEER 1 TEER 2 TEER 3 | Work experience in an occupation listed in 1 of these NOC TEER Categories: TEER 0 TEER 1 TEER 2 TEER 3 | Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3: Major Group 72, technical trades and transportation officers and controllers, excluding Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers Major Group 73, general trades Major Group 82, supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production Major Group 83, occupations in natural resources and related production Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utility supervisors, and utilities operators and controllers Major Group 93, central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors, excluding Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors Minor Group 6320, cooks, butchers, and bakers Unit Group 62200, chefs |
Amount of work experience | One year in Canada in the last 3 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) | One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time, or more than 1 job in your primary occupation) | Two years within the last 5 years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
Job offer | Not required. | Not required. But you can get selection criteria (FSW) points for having a valid job offer. | Required: a valid job offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least 1 year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal authority |
Education | Not required. | Secondary education is required. You can get more selection criteria (FSW) points for your post-secondary education. | Not required. |
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