Immigration News - Canada National Occupational Classification system transition forthcoming Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) November 10, 2022 IMPACT — MEDIUM The Canadian government recently announced that it will soon transition to the 2021 National Occupational Classification system. Key Points: Canadian authorities will transition to the 2021 NOC system on Nov. 16. This means: The current 2016 NOC skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced with a six-category system, representing the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) needed to work in an occupation. Four-digit occupation codes will become five-digit codes. The eligibility criteria for all programs that use NOC will be updated. The TEER categories and examples of jobs are as follows: TEER Occupation types: Examples: TEER 0 Management occupations Advertising, marketing and public relations managers Financial managers TEER 1 Occupations that usually require a university degree Financial advisors Software engineers TEER 2 Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory occupations Computer network and web technicians Medical laboratory technologists TEER 3 Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of less than two years or more than six months of on-the-job training Bakers Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants TEER 4 Occupations that usually require a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training Home child care providers Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers TEER 5 Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal education Landscaping and grounds maintenance laborers Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors Individuals can check the full list of occupation classifications under NOC 2021 on the Employment and Social Development Canada website by choosing “NOC 2021” from the drop-down menu to search for an occupation. Additional Information: The transition to the 2021 NOC system may affect prevailing wages for various occupations; however, Canadian authorities have yet to announce these changes. BAL Analysis: The 2021 NOC system is expected to affect those applying through permanent residence and temporary work permit programs, including Express Entry, the Atlantic Immigration Program and the Provincial Nominee Program, among others. Those affected by the transition to the 2021 NOC system change should note the updated eligibility requirements to avoid possible complications and/or delays. BAL will provide more information on the transition to the 2021 NOC and the impact it may have on prevailing wages when it becomes available. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com. Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.