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Canada has introduced significant changes to its immigration system by replacing the existing National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2016 with National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021.
There will be three significant changes.
As a significant change, 4-digit occupation NOC codes will change to 5-digit NOC codes.
The first significant change is bringing the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities (TEER) system to the NOC 2021 and the new Skill Level structure. Below are the details
| NOC 2016 | NOC 2021 |
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Skill Type 0 |
TEER 0 |
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Skill Type A |
TEER 1 |
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Skill Type B |
TEER 2 and TEER 3 |
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Skill Type C |
TEER 4 |
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Skill Type D |
TEER 5 |
Most occupations will stay in the TEER category equivalent to the skill level; however, Skill Level B occupations will be categorized as TEER 3 & 4. Below is the TEER Category Explanation:
| TEER | Occupation Types | Examples |
| TEER 0 | Management Occupations | Advertising, financial managers, marketing and public relations managers, |
|
TEER 1 |
Occupations that require a university degree |
Software Engineers, Financial Advisors |
|
TEER 2 |
Occupations that require:
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Supervisory occupations: Medical laboratory technologists, Computer network and web technicians |
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TEER 3 |
Occupations that require:
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Dental assistants, dental laboratory assistants, Bakers |
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TEER 4 |
Occupations that require:
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Retail salespersons, visual merchandisers, Home child care providers |
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TEER 5 |
Occupations that require short-term work practice with no formal education |
Delivery service drivers, door-to-door distributors, Landscaping and grounds maintenance laborers |
The second major change was the eligibility requirements of each program. Therefore, the abovementioned change with affecting the below-mentioned programs:
Predominantly, the requirements of the Express Entry program will be updated to align with the 2021 structure. Below is a detailed comparison:
| Eligibility Criteria | Canadian Experience Class | Federal Skilled Worker Program | Federal Skilled Trades Program |
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Language Proficiency |
English or French skills:
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English or French Skills:
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English or French skills:
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Type of Work Experience |
Canadian Work Experience in a job profile listed in one or more NOC TEER categories:
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Work experience in one of these NOC TEER categories:
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Have Work experience in a skilled occupational trade under groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3:
|
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Work Experience |
Work in Canada for One year in the last three years (full-time or part-time work) |
Work one year continuously within the last ten years (part-time, full-time, or more than one job in your primary job profile) |
Work two years within the last five years (full-time or part-time) |
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Education |
Not Required |
Minimum Secondary Education |
Not Required |
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Job Offer |
Not Required |
No Required |
Required:
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The comprehensive ranking system and FSW selection factor points will follow the same skill-type chart. It means that the applicant would have received 50 / 10 points for arranged employment in Skill Type Level 0, A, B, and then they would still get 50 / 10 points for arranged employment under TEER 0, 1, 2, 3.
The Third significant change is the addition of Occupations to the list of occupations. Below is the list of added occupations:
To understand more about the TEER Occupations, TEER Codes, and how they may impact your application, you can reach our documentation specialists at 8595338595 or mail us at [email protected].
