A Detailed Comparison of all Express Entry Programs According to New NOC 2021

The new NOC system 2021 version will be effective from 16th November 2022. That means the previous skill level structure in the NOC will be replaced by a 6-category TEER system. This change also affects the Express Entry eligibility requirements. You must stay aware of the new changes in the requirements to get through the Expres Entry programs successfully. 

Keep the following in mind if you submit the Express Entry profile on or after 16th November 2022:

• Access the ESDC website and look for your occupation in the NOC 2021 list.
• Pick the right TEER category and the 5-digit occupation code while filling the profile. 

You may have submitted the profile but not the invitation to apply. So, in that case, do the following:

• Access the ESDC website and look for your occupation in the NOC 2021 list.
• Update the profile with the right TEER category and the 5-digit occupation code. 

Have you received an invitation to apply? 

In that case, submit your permanent residence application according to the new NOC system. 

Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry According to New NOC System

Canadian Experience Class 

Language skills

• English or French 
• CLB 7 for TEER 0 or 1 occupations 
• CLB 5 for TEER 2 or 3 occupations 

Work experience level

• You need to show Canadian work experience in any occupation listed in 1 or more occupations in these TEER categories:
• 0, 1, 2 and 3
• Years of work experience 
• Full-time or part-time work experience in Canada for one year in the last three years

Job offer

Not mandatory 

Education 

Not mandatory 

Federal Skilled Worker Program 

Language skills

• English or French 
• CLB 7  

Work experience level

You need to show work experience in any occupation listed in 1 of these TEER categories:

0, 1, 2 and 3

Years of work experience 

Full-time or part-time work experience for one continuous year within the last 10 years in your primary occupation. 

Job offer

• Not mandatory. 
• However, you may attain FSW points if you have a valid job offer.  

Education 

Secondary education is mandatory. Post-secondary education can get you more FSW points. 

Federal Skilled Trades Program 

Language skills

• English or French 
• CLB 5 for speaking and listening  
• CLB 4 for reading and writing  

Work experience level

You need to show work experience in these TEER 2 or 3 categories such as:

• Major group 72, transportation officers, controllers and technical trades. It excludes Sub-Major Group 726, transportation officers and controllers
• Major Group 73, general trades 
• Major Group 92, manufacturing and utilities, processing, utilities controllers, supervisors and controllers
• Major Group 82, supervisors in agriculture, natural resources and similar productions
• Major Group 93, aircraft assemblers, process and central control processors and inspectors. It however excludes Sub-Major Group 932, aircraft assembly inspectors and assemblers 
• Unit Group 62200 and chefs 
• Minor Group 6320, bakers, butchers and cooks 

Years of work experience 

Full-time or part-time work experience for two years in the last five years

Job offer

• You need a valid full-time employment job offer for at least one year
• Or, you need to show the certificate of qualification in a specific skilled trade that’s issued by a Canadian territorial, provincial or federal authority 

Education 

Not mandatory 

Willl there by changes in the comprehensive ranking ystem points?

The comprehensive ranking system points will also follow the Skill Level chart as shown above. For instance, let’s say you have 50 points for employment in skill level 0, A or B. So, you will have 50 points for the same employment in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. 

What about the FSWP selection factor points?

The selection factors in the Federal Skilled Worker Program determines each applicant’s points. The points will remain the same even in the new NOC system. For instance, let’s say you got 50 points for employment in skill level 0, A or B. You will get the same 50 points for employment in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3. 

Onkar Immigration is here to guide you throughout the changes and updates associated with the new NOC system. We make sure you get through the Express Entry programs hassle-free. Consult with the professionals today. 

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