Canada is all set to switch from NOC 2016 1.3 to NOC 2021 1.0. Yes, IRCC to implement NOC 2021 on Nov 16 how will it affect Express Entry System? To know the same, we must first understand what is the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
The NOC is a system by which Canada divides occupations into different groups as per:
As per this, each job profile is given a 4-digit code. Under this code, we see the job description, job duties, and educational requirements needed to perform the job.
For immigration purposes, Canada sees the NOC Code to assess, if an applicant qualifies for an immigration pathway or not. Because Canada is looking for skilled workers (NOC 2016 – Skill Level 0, A, and or B), thus it must focus on selecting the same. If your job profile does not come under the required NOC Level then you may not qualify for a specific Canadian immigration pathway.
Canada is changing the NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 version. Because every 5 years Canada updates the NOC to accommodate more job occupations. So that it can better meet the labour market needs of the country.
On this note, IRCC is all set to introduce NOC 2016 on Nov 16, 2022. As a result, immigration programs will see their eligibility terms change as per the new update. This means that certain occupations will become eligible for certain immigration programs whereas some will no longer be eligible.
This is because the earlier NOC 2016 divided job profiles as per NOC 0, A, B, C, and D. Whereas the NOC 2021 classify them under the TEER System. The NOC 2021 will have the following updates in comparison to the NOC 2016:
IRCC to implement NOC 2021 on Nov 16 how will it affect Express Entry System; is by making certain job profiles ineligible to apply. Yes, as per the new update just like the previous NOC structure your kob profile must come under an eligible NOC skill level. As per the NOC 2016 version applicants whose occupations come under NOC Skill Level 0, A, or B could apply to the Express Entry (EE) System.
But now as per the NOC 2021 update applicants whose job profiles come under TEER 1, 2, and 3 qualify for the EE System. However, as per the new update, 16 occupations that were earlier ineligible under the EE System are eligible.
| Job Profile | NOC 2016 | Skill Level | NOC 2021 | TEER Level |
| Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 9521 | C | 93200 | 3 |
| Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators | 7512 | C | 73301 | 3 |
| By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers | 4423 | C | 43202 | 3 |
| Correctional service officers | 4422 | C | 43201 | 3 |
| Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants | 3223 | B | 33100 | 3 |
| Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 4413 | C | 43100 | 3 |
| Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations | 6562 | C | 63211 | 3 |
| Heavy equipment operators | 7521 | C | 73400 | 3 |
| Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 3413 | C | 33102 | 3 |
| Other repairers and servicers | 7445 | C | 73209 | 3 |
| Payroll administrators | 1432 | C | 13102 | 3 |
| Pest controllers and fumigators | 7444 | C | 73202 | 3 |
| Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 3219 | B | 33103 | 3 |
| Residential and commercial installers and servicers | 7441 | C | 73200 | 3 |
| Sheriffs and bailiffs | 4421 | C | 43200 | 3 |
| Transport truck drivers | 7511 | C | 73300 | 3 |
| Job Profile | NOC 2016 | Skill Level | NOC 2021 | TEER Level |
| Other performers | 5232 | B | 55109 | 5 |
| Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness | 5254 | B | 54100 | 4 |
| Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners | 6342 | B | 64200 | 4 |
Another question under the IRCC to implement NOC 2021 on Nov 16 is how will it affect Express Entry System. What will happen to the existing EE profiles? So, as per the new update, the 3 occupations listed above will become ineligible for the EE System. Thus, if your EE profile lists the NOC code for the same then you will have to either show experience for an eligible profile or see if you qualify for any other Canadian immigration pathway such as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).
Whereas people who wish to apply to the EE system must meet the terms such as:
When you apply to the EE System through the EE sub-stream you qualify to apply for; your profile enters an Express Entry (EE) pool. The EE pool is where applications from all the EE sub-streams gather and get a CRS rank as per the information shared in them. Canada holds periodic draws to select the high-ranking profiles from the pool and gives them an Invitation to Apply for a Canada PR visa.
However, IRCC can choose to hold an all-program draw or target specific categories such as:
After getting an ITA in an EE draw you must submit a complete PR visa application with all supporting documents. Further, IRCC will process your visa application, if successful, you will get a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR).
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Mr. Kalyan Paul, President & CEO is the founder of GVI, an MBA in Finance and also a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Canada. Mr. Paul has more than 18 years of experience in immigration consulting that made him one of the preferred & valued immigration consultants in the immigration industry. He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) [Previously known as Immigration Consultants Of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC)] (Membership ID: R417119) which is a professional body of licensed immigration consultants recognized by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
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