What does that mean?
It means that
the current NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) has been replaced with a 6-category system representing the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) needed to work in an occupation
4-digit occupation codes have become 5-digit codes
the eligibility criteria for all programs that use the NOC have been updated
What are the new TEER categories?
All 3 Express Entry programs (Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)) will now use TEER categories.
Here is how the skill type categories of the NOC 2016 system match up with the new TEER categories of the NOC 2021 system.
TEER category | Skill type or level |
|---|---|
TEER 0 | Skill level 0 |
TEER 1 | Skill level A |
TEER 2 | Skill level B |
TEER 3 | Skill level B |
TEER 4 | Skill level C |
TEER 5 | Skill level D |
Which programs will be affected?
These programs will have updated eligibility requirements because of this change:
Express Entry
Federal Skilled Worker Program
Canadian Experience Class
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Atlantic Immigration Program
Provincial Nominee Program
caregivers programs
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
Agri-Food Pilot
out-of-status construction workers
International Mobility Program
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Do I need to update my Express Entry profile?
It depends on whether you’ve already submitted your Express Entry profile or not.
If you have not submitted an Express Entry profile and are planning to do submit one on or after November 16, 2022, you must use the new NOC 2021 system when selecting your occupation’s code.
But, if you have already submitted a profile, but have not been sent an invitation to apply (ITA), you must update your Express Entry profile. You only need to search the NOC 2021 list and update your profile with your TEER category and 5-digit occupation code.
If you have received an ITA before the transitioning date (November 16, 2021), you must submit your application using NOC 2016.
Those who receive an ITA in the next Express Entry draw and after will now have to apply using NOC 2021.
Keep in mind that you will not receive an ITA unless your profile is updated.
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