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Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) in immigration: matching a job to a code and TEER level for Express Entry, provincial streams and PR.
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From November 3, 2026, Canada grants up to 100 CRS points for a job offer in 186 occupations, no LMIA required. See sample score calculations.
Age 21–55, CLB 4, one year of experience — but you still can't apply: Nova Scotia's in-demand occupations list is currently empty. Full breakdown for October 2026.
Prince Edward Island's labour program for Tier 4 jobs: high school education, CLB 4, 6 months working on the island, and a 300 CAD invitation fee. Requirements as of 2026.
Express Entry Changes: Future predictions
Canada has roughly 150 immigration programs and its own NOC/TEER codes. Express Entry cutoffs sit near 520–530 — here's how to pick a program step by step.
From Nov 3, 2026, Express Entry awards up to 150 CRS points for Canadian experience or a job offer in high-wage occupations — no LMIA required. Full scoring breakdown.
The National Occupational Classification is Canada's national system for describing occupations. Employment and Social Development Canada and Statistics Canada maintain it jointly. Each occupation has a five-digit code, a lead statement, main duties and employment requirements, and the classification is revised periodically. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada moved its programs to NOC 2021 in November 2022, replacing the old skill types 0, A, B, C and D with six TEER categories numbered 0 to 5.
TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities, and the second digit of a NOC code shows the category. Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applicants need work experience in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, while the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts only listed trade groups. Express Entry category-based draws and many provincial nominee streams also define eligibility through lists of NOC codes. Officers compare the duties actually performed with the NOC description rather than the job title, so a code that does not match the employer's reference letter can lead to refusal.