Express Entry CRS Score Calculator

This Express Entry CRS Score Calculator is intended solely for general guidance and reference purposes.

This tool will help you calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score based on the answers you provide below. The CRS is a points-based system that IRCC uses to assess and score your profile and rank it in the Express Entry pool. It’s used to assess your:

  • Skills
  • Education
  • Language ability
  • Work experience
  • Other factors

Use the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator if

  • you’re eligible for at least 1 Express Entry program
  • and you have not filled out an Express Entry profile but you’d like to see what your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score might be if you do
  • or you were invited to apply for permanent residence, and want to see if a change to your profile may affect your CRS score

To get an invitation to apply, your CRS score must be above the minimum points score of your round of invitations (cut-off scores may vary each round).

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Latest Express Entry draws

Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#289 - March 13, 2024 Transport occupations430975
#288 - March 12, 2024 General5252,850
#287 - February 29, 2024 French Language3362,500
#286 - February 28, 2024 General5341,470
#285 - February 16, 2024 Agriculture and agri-food437150
#284 - February 14, 2024 Healthcare occupations4223,500
#283 - February 13, 2024 General5351,490
#282 - February 1, 2024 French Language3657,000
#281 - January 31, 2024General541730
#280 - January 23, 2024General5431,040
#279 - January 1, 2024General5461,510
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#278 - December 21, 2023Agriculture and agri-food386400
#277 - December 20, 2023Transport occupations435670
#276 - December 19, 2023Trade occupations4251,000
#275 - December 18, 2023General5421,325
#274 - December 8, 2023STEM Occupations4815,900
#273 - December 7, 2023French Language4701,000
#272 - December 6, 2023General5614,750
#271 - October 26, 2023Healthcare Occupations4313,600
#270 - October 25, 2023French Language486300
#269 - October 24, 2023Provincial Nominee Program7761,548
#268 - October 10, 2023No Program Specified5003,725
#267 - September 28, 2023Agriculture and agri-food354600
#266 - September 27, 2023French Language472500
#265 - September 26, 2023No Program Specified5043,000
#264 - September 20, 2023Transport occupations4351,000
#263 - September 19, 2023No Program Specified5313,200
#262 - August 15, 2023No Program Specified4964,300
#261 - August 3, 2023Trade occupations3881,500
#260 - August 1, 2023French Language435800
#259 - August 1, 2023No Program Specified5172,000
#258 - July 12th, 2023French Language3753,800
#257 - July 11th, 2023All Programs505800
#256 - July 7th, 2023French Language4392,300
#255 - July 6th, 2023Healthcare Occupations4631,500
#254 - July 5th, 2023STEM Occupations486500
#253 - July 4th, 2023All Programs511700
#252 - June 28th, 2023Healthcare Occupations476500
#251 - June 27th, 2023All Programs4864,300
#250 - June 8th, 2023All Programs4864,800
#249 - May 24th, 2023All Programs4884,800
#248 - May 10th, 2023Provincial Nominee691589
#247 - April 26th, 2023All Programs4833,500
#246 - April 12th, 2023All Programs4863,500
#245 - March 29th, 2023All Programs4817,000
#244 - March 23rd, 2023All Programs4847,000
#243 - March 15th, 2023All Programs4907,000
#242 - March 1st, 2023Provincial Nominee748667
#241 - February 15, 2023Provincial Nominee791699
#240 - February 2, 2023Federal Skilled Worker4893,300
#239 - February 1, 2023Provincial Nominee733893
#238 - January 18, 2023All Programs4905,500
#237 - January 11, 2023All Programs5075,500
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#236 - November 23, 2022All Programs4914,750
#235 - November 9, 2022All Programs4944,750
#234 - October 26, 2022All Programs4964,750
#233 - October 12, 2022All Programs5004,250
#232 - September 28, 2022All Programs5043,750
#231 - September 14, 2022All Programs5103,250
#230 - August 31, 2022All Programs5162,750
#229 - August 17, 2022All Programs5252,250
#228 - August 3, 2022All Programs5332,000
#227 - July 20, 2022All Programs5421,750
#226 - July 6, 2022All Programs5571,500
#225 - June 22, 2022Provincial Nominee752636
#224 - June 8, 2022Provincial Nominee796932
#223 - May 25, 2022Provincial Nominee741589
#222 - May 11, 2022Provincial Nominee753545
#221 - April 27, 2022Provincial Nominee772829
#220 - April 13, 2022Provincial Nominee782787
#219 - March 30, 2022Provincial Nominee785919
#218 - March 16, 2022Provincial Nominee754924
#217 - March 2, 2022Provincial Nominee7611,047
#216 - February 16, 2022Provincial Nominee7101,082
#215 - February 2, 2022Provincial Nominee6741,070
#214 - January 19, 2022Provincial Nominee7451,036
#213 - January 5, 2022Provincial Nominee808392
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#212 - December 22, 2021Provincial Nominee720746
#211 - December 10, 2021Provincial Nominee6981,032
#210 - November 24, 2021Provincial Nominee737613
#209 - November 10, 2021Provincial Nominee685775
#208 - October 27, 2021Provincial Nominee744888
#207 - October 13, 2021Provincial Nominee720681
#206 - September 29, 2021Provincial Nominee742761
#205 - September 15, 2021Provincial Nominee732521
#204 - September 14, 2021Canadian Experience Class4622,000
#203 - September 1, 2021Provincial Nominee764635
#202 - August 19, 2021Canadian Experience Class4033,000
#201 - August 18, 2021Provincial Nominee751463
#200 - August 5, 2021Canadian Experience Class4043,000
#199 - August 4, 2021Provincial Nominee760512
#198 - July 22, 2021Canadian Experience Class3574,500
#197 - July 21, 2021Provincial Nominee734462
#196 - July 8, 2021Canadian Experience Class3694,500
#195 - July 7, 2021Provincial Nominee760627
#194 - June 24, 2021Canadian Experience Class3576,000
#193 - June 23, 2021Provincial Nominee7421,002
#192 - June 10, 2021Canadian Experience Class3686,000
#191 - June 9, 2021Provincial Nominee711940
#190 - May 31, 2021Canadian Experience Class3805,956
#189 - May 26, 2021Provincial Nominee713500
#188 - May 20, 2021Canadian Experience Class3971,842
#187 - May 13, 2021Canadian Experience Class4014,147
#186 - May 12, 2021Provincial Nominee752557
#185 - April 29, 2021Canadian Experience Class4006,000
#184 - April 28, 2021Provincial Nominee717381
#183 - April 16, 2021Canadian Experience Class4176,000
#182 - April 14, 2021Provincial Nominee753266
#181 - April 1, 2021Canadian Experience Class4325,000
#180 - March 31, 2021Provincial Nominee778284
#179 - March 18, 2021Canadian Experience Class4495,000
#178 - March 17, 2021Provincial Nominee682183
#177 - March 8, 2021Provincial Nominee739671
#176 - February 13, 2021Canadian Experience Class7527,332
#175 - February 10, 2021Provincial Nominee720654
#174 - January 21, 2021Canadian Experience Class4544,626
#173 - January 20, 2021Provincial Nominee741374
#172 - January 7, 2021Canadian Experience Class4614,750
#171 - January 6, 2021Provincial Nominee813250
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#170 - December 23, 2020All Programs4685,000
#169 - December 9, 2020All Programs4695,000
#168 - November 25, 2020All Programs4695,000
#167 - November 18, 2020All Programs4725,000
#166 - November 5, 2020All Programs4784,500
#165 - October 14, 2020All Programs4714,500
#164 - September 29, 2020All Programs4714,200
#163 - September 16, 2020All Programs4724,200
#162 - September 2, 2020All Programs4754,200
#161 - August 20, 2020Canadian Experience Class4543,300
#160 - August 19, 2020Provincial Nominee771600
#159 - August 6, 2020Federal Skilled Trades415250
#158 - August 5, 2020All Programs4763,900
#157 - July 23, 2020Canadian Experience Class4453,343
#156 - July 22, 2020Provincial Nominee687557
#155 - July 8, 2020All Programs4783,900
#154 - June 25, 2020Canadian Experience Class4313,508
#153 - June 24, 2020Provincial Nominee696392
#152 - June 11, 2020Canadian Experience Class4373,559
#151 - June 10, 2020Provincial Nominee743341
#150 - May 28, 2020Canadian Experience Class4403,515
#149 - May 27, 2020Provincial Nominee757385
#148 - May 15, 2020Canadian Experience Class4473,371
#147 - May 14, 2020Provincial Nominee718529
#146 - May 1, 2020Canadian Experience Class4523,311
#145 - April 29, 2020Provincial Nominee692589
#144 - April 16, 2020Canadian Experience Class4553,782
#143 - April 15, 2020Provincial Nominee808118
#142 - April 9, 2020Canadian Experience Class4643,294
#141 - April 9, 2020Provincial Nominee698606
#140 - March 23, 2020Canadian Experience Class4673,232
#139 - March 18, 2020Provincial Nominee720668
#138 - March 4, 2020All Programs4713,900
#137 - February 19, 2020All Programs4704,500
#136 - February 5, 2020All Programs4723,500
#135 - January 22, 2020All Programs4713,400
#134 - January 8, 2020All Programs4733,400
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#133 - December 19, 2019All Programs4693,200
#132 - December 11, 2019All Programs4723,200
#131 - November 27, 2019All Programs4713,600
#130 - November 13, 2019All Programs4723,600
#129 - October 30, 2019All Programs4753,900
#128 - October 16, 2019Federal Skilled Trades357500
#127 - October 2, 2019All Programs4643,900
#126 - September 18, 2019All Programs4623,600
#125 - September 4, 2019All Programs4633,600
#124 - August 20, 2019All Programs4573,600
#123 - August 12, 2019All Programs4663,600
#122 - July 24, 2019All Programs4593,600
#121 - July 10, 2019All Programs4603,600
#120 - June 26, 2019All Programs4623,350
#119 - June 12, 2019All Programs4653,350
#118 - May 29, 2019All Programs4703,350
#117 - May 15, 2019Federal Skilled Trades332500
#116 - May 1, 2019All Programs4503,350
#115 - April 17, 2019All Programs4513,350
#114 - April 3, 2019All Programs4513,350
#113 - March 20, 2019All Programs4523,350
#112 - March 6, 2019All Programs4543,350
#111 - February 20, 2019All Programs4573,350
#110 - January 30, 2019All Programs4383,350
#109 - January 23, 2019All Programs4433,900
#108 - January 10, 2019All Programs4493,900
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#107 - December 19, 2018All Programs4393,900
#106 - December 12, 2018All Programs4453,900
#105 - November 28, 2018Provincial Nominee4453,900
#104 - November 15, 2018All Programs4493,900
#103 - October 29, 2018Federal Skilled Trades4423,900
#102 - October 15, 2018Provincial Nominee4403,900
#101 - October 3, 2018All Programs4453,900
#100 - September 24, 2018Federal Skilled Trades284400
#99 - September 19, 2018All Programs4413,500
#98 - September 5, 2018All Programs4403,900
#97 - August 22, 2018All Programs4403,750
#96 - August 8, 2018All Programs4403,750
#95 - July 25, 2018All Programs4413,750
#94 - July 11, 2018All Programs4423,750
#93 - June 25, 2018All Programs4423,750
#92 - June 13, 2018All Programs4513,750
#91 - May 30, 2018Provincial nominees and Federal Skilled Trades902 and 288700
#90 - May 23, 2018All Programs4403,500
#89 - May 9, 2018All Programs4413,500
#88 - April 25, 2018All Programs4413,500
#87 - April 11, 2018All Programs4443,500
#86 - March 26, 2018All Programs4463,000
#85 - March 14, 2018All Programs4563,000
#84 - February 21, 2018All Programs4423,000
#83 - February 7, 2018All Programs4423,000
#82 - January 24, 2018All Programs4442,750
#81 - January 10, 2018All Programs4462,750
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#80 - December 20, 2017All Programs4462,750
#79 - December 6, 2017All Programs4522,750
#78 - November 15, 2017Provincial Nominee4392,750
#77 - November 8, 2017All Programs4582,000
#76 - November 1, 2017Federal Skilled Trades241505
#75 - November 1, 2017Provincial Nominee673290
#74 - October 18, 2017All Programs4362,757
#73 - October 04, 2017All Programs4382,801
#72 - September 20, 2017All Programs4332,871
#71 - September 6, 2017All Programs4352,772
#70 - August 23, 2017All Programs4343,035
#69 - August 9, 2017All Programs4332,991
#68 - August 2, 2017All Programs4413,264
#67 - July 12, 2017All Programs4403,202
#66 - June 28, 2017All Programs4493,409
#65 - May 31, 2017All Programs4133,877
#64 - May 26, 2017Federal Skilled Trades199400
#63 - May 26, 2017Provincial Nominee775143
#62 - May 17, 2017All Programs4153,687
#61 - May 4, 2017All Programs4233,796
#60 - April 19, 2017All Programs4153,665
#59 - April 12, 2017All Programs4233,923
#58 - April 5, 2017All Programs4313,753
#57 - March 24, 2017All Programs4413,749
#56 - March 1, 2017All Programs4343,884
#55 - February 22, 2017All Programs4413,611
#54 - February 8, 2017All Programs4473,644
#53 - January 25, 2017All Programs4533,508
#52 - January 11, 2017All Programs4593,334
#51 - January 4, 2017All Programs4682,902
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#50 - December 22, 2016All Programs4752,878
#49 - December 16, 2016All Programs4971,936
#48 - November 30, 2016Provincial Nominee786559
#47 - November 16, 2016All Programs4702,427
#46 - November 2, 2016All Programs4722,080
#45 - October 19, 2016All Programs4751,804
#44 - October 12, 2016All Programs4841,518
#43 - September 21, 2016All Programs4831,288
#42 - September 7, 2016All Programs4911,000
#41 - August 24, 2016All Programs538750
#40 - August 10, 2016All Programs490754
#39 - July 27, 2016All Programs488755
#38 - July 13, 2016All Programs482747
#37 - June 29, 2016All Programs482773
#36 - June 15, 2016All Programs488752
#35 - June 1, 2016All Programs483762
#34 - May 18, 2016All Programs484763
#33 - May 6, 2016All Programs534799
#32 - April 20, 2016All Programs4681,018
#31 - April 6, 2016All Programs470954
#30 - March 23, 2016All Programs4701,014
#29 - March 8, 2016All Programs4731,013
#28 - February 24, 2016All Programs4531,484
#27 - February 10, 2016All Programs4591,505
#26 - January 28, 2016All Programs4571,468
#25 - January 13, 2016All Programs4531,518
#24 - January 6, 2016All Programs4611,463
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#23 - December 18, 2015All Programs4601,503
#22 - December 4, 2015All Programs4611,451
#21 - November 27, 2015All Programs4721,559
#20 - November 13, 2015All Programs4841,506
#19 - October 23, 2015All Programs4891,502
#18 - October 2, 2015All Programs4501,530
#17 - September 18, 2015All Programs4501,545
#16 - September 8, 2015All Programs4591,517
#15 - August 21, 2015All Programs4561,523
#14 - August 7, 2015All Programs4711,402
#13 - July 17, 2015All Programs4511,581
#12 - July 10, 2015All Programs4631,516
#11 - June 27, 2015All Programs4691,575
#10 - June 12, 2015All Programs4821,501
#09 - May 22, 2015All Programs7551,361
#08 - April 17, 2015All Programs453715
#07 - April 10, 2015All Programs469925
#06 - March 27, 2015All Programs4531,637
#05 - March 20, 2015All Programs4811,620
#04 - February 27, 2015All Programs7351,187
#03 - February 20, 2015Canadian Experience Class808849
#02 - February 7, 2015All Programs818779
#01 - January 31, 2015All Programs886779
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#23 - December 18, 2015All Programs4601,503
#22 - December 4, 2015All Programs4611,451
#21 - November 27, 2015All Programs4721,559
#20 - November 13, 2015All Programs4841,506
#19 - October 23, 2015All Programs4891,502
#18 - October 2, 2015All Programs4501,530
#17 - September 18, 2015All Programs4501,545
#16 - September 8, 2015All Programs4591,517
#15 - August 21, 2015All Programs4561,523
#14 - August 7, 2015All Programs4711,402
#13 - July 17, 2015All Programs4511,581
#12 - July 10, 2015All Programs4631,516
#11 - June 27, 2015All Programs4691,575
#10 - June 12, 2015All Programs4821,501
#09 - May 22, 2015All Programs7551,361
#08 - April 17, 2015All Programs453715
#07 - April 10, 2015All Programs469925
#06 - March 27, 2015All Programs4531,637
#05 - March 20, 2015All Programs4811,620
#04 - February 27, 2015All Programs7351,187
#03 - February 20, 2015Canadian Experience Class808849
#02 - February 7, 2015All Programs818779
#01 - January 31, 2015All Programs886779

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers who want to move to Canada. It applies to three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

To apply through Express Entry, eligible candidates need to create an online profile and provide information about their qualifications, including education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. The system then uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on their scores, and the highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency in regular draws.

Candidates with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, which they can then use to submit their application within 60 days.

Express Entry is designed to be a faster and more efficient way for skilled foreign workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. It allows the Canadian government to select the most qualified candidates for permanent residency based on the country’s current labour market needs.

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Express Entry CRS score calculator FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions about the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator.

How can I Use the Express Entry CRS score calculator?

The Express Entry CRS Score Calculator is an online tool where you input information related to your age, education, language proficiency, work experience, and other relevant criteria. It then estimates your CRS score based on the provided information, helping you understand your potential ranking in the Express Entry pool.

What is an Express Entry CRS Score?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is a key component of the Express Entry system, used by the Canadian government to assess and rank potential immigrants’ profiles in the Express Entry pool. The Express Entry CRS Score Calculator can help you estimate your CRS score based on factors such as age, education, language proficiency in English or French, work experience, and other criteria to determine your eligibility for immigration to Canada.

How is the CRS Score Calculated?

The CRS score is calculated based on various factors, including skills and experience factors, spouse or common-law partner factors, skills transferability factors, and additional points for specific conditions. The Express Entry CRS Score Calculator allows you to input your personal information to estimate how many points you would score in the system. The maximum score is 1,200.

How much CRS score is required for Express Entry?

The required Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry varies for each draw, as it is determined by the Canadian government based on the current immigration needs and the profile of candidates in the Express Entry pool. There is no fixed “minimum” CRS score for eligibility to enter the Express Entry pool; however, higher scores increase your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.

Recent draws have seen CRS score cut-offs within the range of 470 to 500 points, although these numbers can fluctuate. To improve your chances of receiving an ITA, candidates are encouraged to seek ways to increase their CRS scores, such as improving language scores, gaining additional work experience, pursuing further education, or obtaining a provincial nomination, which awards significant additional points.

What is a good CRS score?

A “good” CRS score depends on the minimum scores of the draws from the Express Entry pool, which can change over time. Using the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator, you can get an idea of how competitive your score is. Generally, scores above 480 are considered competitive, but this can vary.

How often are Express Entry draws conducted?

A “good” CRS score depends on the minimum scores of the draws from the Express Entry pool, which can change over time. Using the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator, you can get an idea of how competitive your score is. Generally, scores above 480 are considered competitive, but this can vary.

Can I improve my CRS score?

Yes, you can improve your CRS score in several ways. The Express Entry CRS Score Calculator can help you identify areas where you might improve your score, such as by enhancing your language proficiency, gaining additional work experience, or obtaining higher education.

What happens if my CRS score is below the cut-off?

If your CRS score is below the cut-off for a draw, you will remain in the pool for a year. During this time, you can use the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator to explore ways to improve your score and increase your chances of receiving an invitation in future draws.

How long is My CRS score valid?

Your CRS score is valid as long as your Express Entry profile is active, usually for one year from the date of submission. You can update your profile to reflect changes in your circumstances and use the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator to reassess your score.

Is there a fee to submit an Express Entry profile?

There is no fee to submit an Express Entry profile. However, the Express Entry CRS Score Calculator is a useful tool to assess your potential score before submitting your profile. If you’re invited to apply for permanent residence, application fees will apply at that stage.


Proof of Work Experience Express Entry: The Complete Guide

Navigating the Express Entry system for Canadian immigration can be a complex process. One of the most critical components for a successful application is proof of work experience.

Work experience is a key factor in the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The more skilled work experience you have, the higher your CRS score, increasing your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada. Ensuring your work experience is properly documented and verified is crucial for a successful application.

The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 has established six TEER categories which assess the level of training, education, experience, and responsibilities required for a particular job. If you’re planning to apply for the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class through Express Entry, your occupation must be classified under the TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the NOC. This means that your occupation must have a certain level of skill and expertise to be considered for these immigration programs.

In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the steps to verify your work experience to ensure your Express Entry application has the best chance for success.

  • Understanding the importance of proof of work experience
  • Verifying proof of work experience
  • Example reference letter
  • Additional proof of work experience
  • Employment in multiple positions or companies
  • Self-employed or freelance work
  • Translations and equivalencies
  • Do I need to declare all my work experience for Express Entry?
  • What if I'm unable to obtain a reference?
  • Consequences of not providing proof of work experience
  • Conclusion

Verifying proof of work experience | Express Entry

To verify your work experience, you will need to provide reference letters from your past and current employers. These letters must include the following information:

  • Company letterhead
  • Your job title and position
  • Employment dates (start and end dates)
  • Hours worked per week
  • Main job duties and responsibilities
  • Your employer's name, title, and contact information

Ensure that your reference letters are accurate, up-to-date, and on official company letterhead.

Additional proof of work experience

In addition to reference letters, you may need to provide other supporting documents. These could include:

  • Pay stubs
  • Employment contracts
  • Tax documents (T4 etc)
  • Promotion or salary increase letters
  • Performance evaluations

Collect these documents as you prepare your Express Entry application to provide a comprehensive picture of your work experience.

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Employment in multiple positions or companies

If you have held multiple positions or worked for multiple companies, provide reference letters for each job. These letters should follow the same format and include all of the necessary information provided above.

Self-employed or freelance work

Self-employed or freelance work experience can also be considered for Express Entry, as long as it is skilled work. Provide reference letters from clients, contracts, invoices, and any relevant tax documentation to substantiate your work experience.

Translations and equivalencies

If your reference letters and other employment documents are not in English or French, you will need to provide certified translations. Also, if your job title differs significantly from the Canadian equivalent, explain the job duties and responsibilities in detail to demonstrate how they align with the NOC code you are claiming.

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Do I need to declare all my work experience for Express Entry?

While it is not mandatory to declare all your work experience for Express Entry, it is generally advisable to include as much relevant work experience as possible. This is because the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) takes into account your work experience when calculating your score. The more skilled work experience you have, the higher your CRS score, and the better your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.

However, you should only include work experience that is relevant to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code you are claiming. Work experience must be considered “skilled” to qualify for Express Entry, which means it must fall under the TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the NOC.

What if I'm unable to obtain a proof of experience reference letter?

If getting a reference letter is not possible because the company has shut down, consider the following alternatives to provide evidence of your work experience:

  • Termination or separation letter: This letter formally documents the end of your employment. It should be printed on company letterhead and include the dates of your employment at the company.
  • Employment contracts: Employment contracts and agreements can help establish your work history.
  • Reference letters: Former supervisors may have provided reference letters when they, or you, left the company. It is a good idea to request these letters when possible so that you can verify your employment later on.
  • Pay stubs/direct deposit notifications: Old pay stubs or direct deposit notifications can demonstrate that you were on a company's payroll.
  • Tax forms: If you no longer have old tax forms, such as a t4.
  • Cover letter: include a cover letter explaining your circumstances and you can not get a reference letter from your employer

By gathering these documents, you can provide evidence of your work history even if a reference letter is unavailable.

Consequences of not providing proof of work experience

If you do not include a reference letter to confirm your employment history, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may deem your application incomplete. After you submit your application for permanent residence, it undergoes a completeness check.

During this process, an immigration officer reviews your application to ensure that all required documents are provided and complete. If the officer determines that your application is incomplete, you will need to resubmit it. For Express Entry applicants, this could mean waiting to receive another Invitation to Apply (ITA).

Keep in mind that a personal affidavit attesting to your own work experience does not qualify as valid proof. If you submit a personal affidavit instead of appropriate evidence, the IRCC may still consider your application incomplete.

Conclusion

Successfully navigating the Express Entry system for Canadian immigration requires thorough preparation and attention to detail, particularly when it comes to proof of work experience for Express Entry. By following the guidelines in this comprehensive guide, you can ensure that your application is complete, accurate, and well-documented. By providing the necessary reference letters and supporting documents, you can demonstrate the relevance and validity of your work experience, thereby maximizing your CRS score and improving your chances of obtaining an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada.

In the event you face challenges obtaining a reference letter, such as a business closure, remember that alternative options and documentation are available to support your application. By being proactive and resourceful, you can overcome these obstacles and provide the necessary evidence for a strong Express Entry application.


CELPIP vs IELTS: Which English proficiency test should you choose?

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, you may be required to take an English proficiency test to demonstrate your language skills. The two most popular tests in Canada are the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). In this article, we will explore the differences between these two tests to help you make an informed decision about which one to take.

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What is CELPIP?

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) is a language proficiency test that assesses a person’s English language ability for various purposes, such as immigration, citizenship, and professional accreditation.

The test evaluates a candidate’s language skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in everyday situations. CELPIP is a computer-delivered test that is available in two versions: CELPIP-General and CELPIP-General LS. The test is scored on a six-point scale, with separate scores for each module of the test.

What is IELTS?

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a widely recognized English language proficiency test that assesses a person’s ability to communicate effectively in English in academic, professional, and social contexts. It measures the four key language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

The test is available in two formats: General Training or Academic. The test is scored on a nine-band scale, with a score of 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

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CELPIP vs IELTS: What are the differences?

CELPIP vs IELTS | Format and delivery

CELPIP is a computer-based test that assesses a candidate’s ability to function in English in various situations. The test is delivered in a fully integrated online platform, where candidates complete four modules: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

On the other hand, IELTS can be taken either on paper or on a computer, depending on the test center’s availability.

CELPIP vs IELTS | Scoring and structure

CELPIP and IELTS use different scoring systems and test structures, which can affect your test-taking strategy and preparation. CELPIP uses a six-point scale, with each module scored separately, and the overall score being an average of the four modules. The Speaking and Writing modules are rated by certified CELPIP assessors, while the Listening and Reading modules are computer-scored.

In contrast, IELTS uses a nine-point scale for each module, and the overall score is calculated by taking the average of the four modules. All modules in IELTS are scored by certified IELTS assessors.

Below are the equivalency chart compared to the Canadian Language Benchmark.

CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9 9
8 8 8 8 8
7 7 7 7 7
6 6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5 5
4 4 4 4 4
CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 8.0 7.5 8.5 7.5
9 7.0 7.0 8.0 7.0
8 6.5 6.5 7.5 6.5
7 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
6 5.0 5.5 5.5 5.5
5 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4 3.5 4.0 4.5 4.0

CELPIP vs IELTS | Timing and word count

Another significant difference between CELPIP and IELTS is their timing and word count requirements. CELPIP allows candidates 60 minutes to complete the Reading module, 60 minutes for the Writing module, and 40 minutes for the Listening module. The Speaking module is delivered separately and takes approximately 20 minutes. The Writing module requires candidates to write a minimum of 150 words for Task 1 and 300 words for Task 2.

In contrast, IELTS allows candidates 60 minutes to complete the Reading module, 60 minutes for the Writing module, and 30 minutes for the Listening module. The Speaking module is delivered separately and takes approximately 11-14 minutes. The Writing module requires candidates to write a minimum of 150 words for Task 1 and 250 words for Task 2.

CELPIP vs IELTS | Cost

The costs of the CELPIP and IELTS tests can vary depending on the location and test center. The fee for the CELPIP-General Test is currently around CAD $280, while the fee for the CELPIP-General LS Test is around CAD $195. The fee for the IELTS test varies by test center and location but is generally around CAD $310. It’s important to budget for the test fees and plan ahead, as test centers may have limited availability and require advance registration.

CELPIP vs IELTS | Availability

The availability of the CELPIP and IELTS tests can vary depending on the test center, location, and demand for the test. The IELTS test may be more widely available than the CELPIP test, as it is administered by three organizations and offered at test centers in more than 140 countries worldwide. The CELPIP test is offered exclusively by Paragon Testing Enterprises, which may limit its availability compared to the IELTS test. Candidates should check the availability of both tests at their preferred test center and location and register as early as possible to secure their preferred test date.

CELPIP vs IELTS | Accommodations

Both the CELPIP and IELTS tests offer accommodations for candidates with disabilities or special needs to ensure that all candidates have equal access to the test. However, the specific accommodations available and the procedures for requesting them may differ between the two tests. Candidates should start the process of requesting accommodations as early as possible to ensure that the accommodations can be arranged in time for the test date.

CELPIP vs IELTS | Validity

Both the CELPIP and IELTS tests are considered valid by institutions, organizations, or government agencies. Both tests typically have a validity period of two years, meaning that the scores obtained on the test are accepted for up to two years from the test date. However, the validity period may differ depending on the institution or organization that requires the test.

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Test preparation and resources

When preparing for the CELPIP or IELTS test, there are a variety of resources and strategies you can use to improve your performance. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the tests:

Take practice tests: Both CELPIP and IELTS offer official practice materials that can help you get a sense of what to expect on test day. These materials include sample questions, practice tests, and preparation guides that can help you familiarize yourself with the test format and requirements.

Focus on your weaknesses: Identify the areas where you need the most improvement and focus your study efforts on those areas. For example, if you struggle with English grammar, consider taking an online grammar course or hiring a tutor.

Manage your time: Time management is key to success on both CELPIP and IELTS. Make sure you are familiar with the test structure and timing requirements and practice pacing yourself during the test.

Get support: Consider enrolling in a language training program or working with a tutor to get personalized support and feedback on your performance.

Use online resources: There are a variety of online resources available to help you prepare for the CELPIP and IELTS tests. These resources include study guides, practice tests, and instructional videos that can help you improve your language skills.

Read, listen, and speak in English: One of the best ways to improve your English language skills is to read, listen, and speak in English as much as possible. This can include reading books, watching English-language films and television shows, listening to podcasts, and practicing your speaking skills with a language partner or tutor.

Remember, preparing for the CELPIP or IELTS test takes time and effort, but with the right resources and strategies, you can improve your chances of achieving a high score and reaching your immigration or academic goals.

CELPIP vs IELTS final thoughts

When choosing between CELPIP vs IELTS, it’s important to consider your individual needs and preferences. CELPIP is a good option if you prefer computer-based tests and want to complete the test in one sitting, while IELTS may be a better choice if you prefer paper-based tests and want more flexibility with test dates and locations. However, it’s important to thoroughly research both tests, take practice tests, and seek guidance from a professional language training provider before making a decision.

Regardless of which test you choose, taking an English proficiency test can be a challenging but rewarding experience. By familiarizing yourself with the test format, requirements, and resources, and by developing effective study strategies, you can improve your chances of achieving a high score and reaching your immigration or academic goals. At the same time, it’s important to keep in mind that achieving your desired score may take time and effort, and it’s important to be patient and persistent in your efforts.

If you need additional guidance and support with your language training and immigration goals, consider working with a professional immigration consultant. Our Canadian immigration consulting services can help you understand the specific language requirements for your immigration application and provide personalized language training and support to help you achieve your desired score on the CELPIP or IELTS tests. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your immigration goals.


2024 Latest Express Entry draw results

The Express Entry system is a popular Canadian immigration program designed for skilled foreign workers who want to become permanent residents of Canada. The program manages the applications for three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

The Express Entry program regularly holds draws where candidates with the highest Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are invited to apply for permanent residency. The CRS score is calculated based on factors such as age, education, work experience, language proficiency, and other criteria. These draws are conducted approximately every two weeks and are a crucial step for skilled foreign workers interested in moving to Canada.

It’s essential to note that the number of ITAs and the minimum CRS score can vary from draw to draw based on the number of candidates in the Express Entry pool and the immigration targets set by the Canadian government.

Moreover, the Canadian government has set a record-high immigration target of 465,000 new permanent residents for 2023, and around 82,880 new permanent residents are expected to be admitted through the regular Express Entry streams, and an additional 105,500 through all Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams, including those aligned with Express Entry.

To achieve this target, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue issuing invitations to Express Entry and PNP applicants in its pool, making it a potentially significant year for skilled foreign workers looking to immigrate to Canada.

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Latest Express Entry draws

Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#289 - March 13, 2024 Transport occupations430975
#288 - March 12, 2024 General5252,850
#287 - February 29, 2024 French Language3362,500
#286 - February 28, 2024 General5341,470
#285 - February 16, 2024 Agriculture and agri-food437150
#284 - February 14, 2024 Healthcare occupations4223,500
#283 - February 13, 2024 General5351,490
#282 - February 1, 2024 French Language3657,000
#281 - January 31, 2024General541730
#280 - January 23, 2024General5431,040
#279 - January 1, 2024General5461,510
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#278 - December 21, 2023Agriculture and agri-food386400
#277 - December 20, 2023Transport occupations435670
#276 - December 19, 2023Trade occupations4251,000
#275 - December 18, 2023General5421,325
#274 - December 8, 2023STEM Occupations4815,900
#273 - December 7, 2023French Language4701,000
#272 - December 6, 2023General5614,750
#271 - October 26, 2023Healthcare Occupations4313,600
#270 - October 25, 2023French Language486300
#269 - October 24, 2023Provincial Nominee Program7761,548
#268 - October 10, 2023No Program Specified5003,725
#267 - September 28, 2023Agriculture and agri-food354600
#266 - September 27, 2023French Language472500
#265 - September 26, 2023No Program Specified5043,000
#264 - September 20, 2023Transport occupations4351,000
#263 - September 19, 2023No Program Specified5313,200
#262 - August 15, 2023No Program Specified4964,300
#261 - August 3, 2023Trade occupations3881,500
#260 - August 1, 2023French Language435800
#259 - August 1, 2023No Program Specified5172,000
#258 - July 12th, 2023French Language3753,800
#257 - July 11th, 2023All Programs505800
#256 - July 7th, 2023French Language4392,300
#255 - July 6th, 2023Healthcare Occupations4631,500
#254 - July 5th, 2023STEM Occupations486500
#253 - July 4th, 2023All Programs511700
#252 - June 28th, 2023Healthcare Occupations476500
#251 - June 27th, 2023All Programs4864,300
#250 - June 8th, 2023All Programs4864,800
#249 - May 24th, 2023All Programs4884,800
#248 - May 10th, 2023Provincial Nominee691589
#247 - April 26th, 2023All Programs4833,500
#246 - April 12th, 2023All Programs4863,500
#245 - March 29th, 2023All Programs4817,000
#244 - March 23rd, 2023All Programs4847,000
#243 - March 15th, 2023All Programs4907,000
#242 - March 1st, 2023Provincial Nominee748667
#241 - February 15, 2023Provincial Nominee791699
#240 - February 2, 2023Federal Skilled Worker4893,300
#239 - February 1, 2023Provincial Nominee733893
#238 - January 18, 2023All Programs4905,500
#237 - January 11, 2023All Programs5075,500
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#236 - November 23, 2022All Programs4914,750
#235 - November 9, 2022All Programs4944,750
#234 - October 26, 2022All Programs4964,750
#233 - October 12, 2022All Programs5004,250
#232 - September 28, 2022All Programs5043,750
#231 - September 14, 2022All Programs5103,250
#230 - August 31, 2022All Programs5162,750
#229 - August 17, 2022All Programs5252,250
#228 - August 3, 2022All Programs5332,000
#227 - July 20, 2022All Programs5421,750
#226 - July 6, 2022All Programs5571,500
#225 - June 22, 2022Provincial Nominee752636
#224 - June 8, 2022Provincial Nominee796932
#223 - May 25, 2022Provincial Nominee741589
#222 - May 11, 2022Provincial Nominee753545
#221 - April 27, 2022Provincial Nominee772829
#220 - April 13, 2022Provincial Nominee782787
#219 - March 30, 2022Provincial Nominee785919
#218 - March 16, 2022Provincial Nominee754924
#217 - March 2, 2022Provincial Nominee7611,047
#216 - February 16, 2022Provincial Nominee7101,082
#215 - February 2, 2022Provincial Nominee6741,070
#214 - January 19, 2022Provincial Nominee7451,036
#213 - January 5, 2022Provincial Nominee808392
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#212 - December 22, 2021Provincial Nominee720746
#211 - December 10, 2021Provincial Nominee6981,032
#210 - November 24, 2021Provincial Nominee737613
#209 - November 10, 2021Provincial Nominee685775
#208 - October 27, 2021Provincial Nominee744888
#207 - October 13, 2021Provincial Nominee720681
#206 - September 29, 2021Provincial Nominee742761
#205 - September 15, 2021Provincial Nominee732521
#204 - September 14, 2021Canadian Experience Class4622,000
#203 - September 1, 2021Provincial Nominee764635
#202 - August 19, 2021Canadian Experience Class4033,000
#201 - August 18, 2021Provincial Nominee751463
#200 - August 5, 2021Canadian Experience Class4043,000
#199 - August 4, 2021Provincial Nominee760512
#198 - July 22, 2021Canadian Experience Class3574,500
#197 - July 21, 2021Provincial Nominee734462
#196 - July 8, 2021Canadian Experience Class3694,500
#195 - July 7, 2021Provincial Nominee760627
#194 - June 24, 2021Canadian Experience Class3576,000
#193 - June 23, 2021Provincial Nominee7421,002
#192 - June 10, 2021Canadian Experience Class3686,000
#191 - June 9, 2021Provincial Nominee711940
#190 - May 31, 2021Canadian Experience Class3805,956
#189 - May 26, 2021Provincial Nominee713500
#188 - May 20, 2021Canadian Experience Class3971,842
#187 - May 13, 2021Canadian Experience Class4014,147
#186 - May 12, 2021Provincial Nominee752557
#185 - April 29, 2021Canadian Experience Class4006,000
#184 - April 28, 2021Provincial Nominee717381
#183 - April 16, 2021Canadian Experience Class4176,000
#182 - April 14, 2021Provincial Nominee753266
#181 - April 1, 2021Canadian Experience Class4325,000
#180 - March 31, 2021Provincial Nominee778284
#179 - March 18, 2021Canadian Experience Class4495,000
#178 - March 17, 2021Provincial Nominee682183
#177 - March 8, 2021Provincial Nominee739671
#176 - February 13, 2021Canadian Experience Class7527,332
#175 - February 10, 2021Provincial Nominee720654
#174 - January 21, 2021Canadian Experience Class4544,626
#173 - January 20, 2021Provincial Nominee741374
#172 - January 7, 2021Canadian Experience Class4614,750
#171 - January 6, 2021Provincial Nominee813250
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#170 - December 23, 2020All Programs4685,000
#169 - December 9, 2020All Programs4695,000
#168 - November 25, 2020All Programs4695,000
#167 - November 18, 2020All Programs4725,000
#166 - November 5, 2020All Programs4784,500
#165 - October 14, 2020All Programs4714,500
#164 - September 29, 2020All Programs4714,200
#163 - September 16, 2020All Programs4724,200
#162 - September 2, 2020All Programs4754,200
#161 - August 20, 2020Canadian Experience Class4543,300
#160 - August 19, 2020Provincial Nominee771600
#159 - August 6, 2020Federal Skilled Trades415250
#158 - August 5, 2020All Programs4763,900
#157 - July 23, 2020Canadian Experience Class4453,343
#156 - July 22, 2020Provincial Nominee687557
#155 - July 8, 2020All Programs4783,900
#154 - June 25, 2020Canadian Experience Class4313,508
#153 - June 24, 2020Provincial Nominee696392
#152 - June 11, 2020Canadian Experience Class4373,559
#151 - June 10, 2020Provincial Nominee743341
#150 - May 28, 2020Canadian Experience Class4403,515
#149 - May 27, 2020Provincial Nominee757385
#148 - May 15, 2020Canadian Experience Class4473,371
#147 - May 14, 2020Provincial Nominee718529
#146 - May 1, 2020Canadian Experience Class4523,311
#145 - April 29, 2020Provincial Nominee692589
#144 - April 16, 2020Canadian Experience Class4553,782
#143 - April 15, 2020Provincial Nominee808118
#142 - April 9, 2020Canadian Experience Class4643,294
#141 - April 9, 2020Provincial Nominee698606
#140 - March 23, 2020Canadian Experience Class4673,232
#139 - March 18, 2020Provincial Nominee720668
#138 - March 4, 2020All Programs4713,900
#137 - February 19, 2020All Programs4704,500
#136 - February 5, 2020All Programs4723,500
#135 - January 22, 2020All Programs4713,400
#134 - January 8, 2020All Programs4733,400
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#133 - December 19, 2019All Programs4693,200
#132 - December 11, 2019All Programs4723,200
#131 - November 27, 2019All Programs4713,600
#130 - November 13, 2019All Programs4723,600
#129 - October 30, 2019All Programs4753,900
#128 - October 16, 2019Federal Skilled Trades357500
#127 - October 2, 2019All Programs4643,900
#126 - September 18, 2019All Programs4623,600
#125 - September 4, 2019All Programs4633,600
#124 - August 20, 2019All Programs4573,600
#123 - August 12, 2019All Programs4663,600
#122 - July 24, 2019All Programs4593,600
#121 - July 10, 2019All Programs4603,600
#120 - June 26, 2019All Programs4623,350
#119 - June 12, 2019All Programs4653,350
#118 - May 29, 2019All Programs4703,350
#117 - May 15, 2019Federal Skilled Trades332500
#116 - May 1, 2019All Programs4503,350
#115 - April 17, 2019All Programs4513,350
#114 - April 3, 2019All Programs4513,350
#113 - March 20, 2019All Programs4523,350
#112 - March 6, 2019All Programs4543,350
#111 - February 20, 2019All Programs4573,350
#110 - January 30, 2019All Programs4383,350
#109 - January 23, 2019All Programs4433,900
#108 - January 10, 2019All Programs4493,900
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#107 - December 19, 2018All Programs4393,900
#106 - December 12, 2018All Programs4453,900
#105 - November 28, 2018Provincial Nominee4453,900
#104 - November 15, 2018All Programs4493,900
#103 - October 29, 2018Federal Skilled Trades4423,900
#102 - October 15, 2018Provincial Nominee4403,900
#101 - October 3, 2018All Programs4453,900
#100 - September 24, 2018Federal Skilled Trades284400
#99 - September 19, 2018All Programs4413,500
#98 - September 5, 2018All Programs4403,900
#97 - August 22, 2018All Programs4403,750
#96 - August 8, 2018All Programs4403,750
#95 - July 25, 2018All Programs4413,750
#94 - July 11, 2018All Programs4423,750
#93 - June 25, 2018All Programs4423,750
#92 - June 13, 2018All Programs4513,750
#91 - May 30, 2018Provincial nominees and Federal Skilled Trades902 and 288700
#90 - May 23, 2018All Programs4403,500
#89 - May 9, 2018All Programs4413,500
#88 - April 25, 2018All Programs4413,500
#87 - April 11, 2018All Programs4443,500
#86 - March 26, 2018All Programs4463,000
#85 - March 14, 2018All Programs4563,000
#84 - February 21, 2018All Programs4423,000
#83 - February 7, 2018All Programs4423,000
#82 - January 24, 2018All Programs4442,750
#81 - January 10, 2018All Programs4462,750
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#80 - December 20, 2017All Programs4462,750
#79 - December 6, 2017All Programs4522,750
#78 - November 15, 2017Provincial Nominee4392,750
#77 - November 8, 2017All Programs4582,000
#76 - November 1, 2017Federal Skilled Trades241505
#75 - November 1, 2017Provincial Nominee673290
#74 - October 18, 2017All Programs4362,757
#73 - October 04, 2017All Programs4382,801
#72 - September 20, 2017All Programs4332,871
#71 - September 6, 2017All Programs4352,772
#70 - August 23, 2017All Programs4343,035
#69 - August 9, 2017All Programs4332,991
#68 - August 2, 2017All Programs4413,264
#67 - July 12, 2017All Programs4403,202
#66 - June 28, 2017All Programs4493,409
#65 - May 31, 2017All Programs4133,877
#64 - May 26, 2017Federal Skilled Trades199400
#63 - May 26, 2017Provincial Nominee775143
#62 - May 17, 2017All Programs4153,687
#61 - May 4, 2017All Programs4233,796
#60 - April 19, 2017All Programs4153,665
#59 - April 12, 2017All Programs4233,923
#58 - April 5, 2017All Programs4313,753
#57 - March 24, 2017All Programs4413,749
#56 - March 1, 2017All Programs4343,884
#55 - February 22, 2017All Programs4413,611
#54 - February 8, 2017All Programs4473,644
#53 - January 25, 2017All Programs4533,508
#52 - January 11, 2017All Programs4593,334
#51 - January 4, 2017All Programs4682,902
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#50 - December 22, 2016All Programs4752,878
#49 - December 16, 2016All Programs4971,936
#48 - November 30, 2016Provincial Nominee786559
#47 - November 16, 2016All Programs4702,427
#46 - November 2, 2016All Programs4722,080
#45 - October 19, 2016All Programs4751,804
#44 - October 12, 2016All Programs4841,518
#43 - September 21, 2016All Programs4831,288
#42 - September 7, 2016All Programs4911,000
#41 - August 24, 2016All Programs538750
#40 - August 10, 2016All Programs490754
#39 - July 27, 2016All Programs488755
#38 - July 13, 2016All Programs482747
#37 - June 29, 2016All Programs482773
#36 - June 15, 2016All Programs488752
#35 - June 1, 2016All Programs483762
#34 - May 18, 2016All Programs484763
#33 - May 6, 2016All Programs534799
#32 - April 20, 2016All Programs4681,018
#31 - April 6, 2016All Programs470954
#30 - March 23, 2016All Programs4701,014
#29 - March 8, 2016All Programs4731,013
#28 - February 24, 2016All Programs4531,484
#27 - February 10, 2016All Programs4591,505
#26 - January 28, 2016All Programs4571,468
#25 - January 13, 2016All Programs4531,518
#24 - January 6, 2016All Programs4611,463
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#23 - December 18, 2015All Programs4601,503
#22 - December 4, 2015All Programs4611,451
#21 - November 27, 2015All Programs4721,559
#20 - November 13, 2015All Programs4841,506
#19 - October 23, 2015All Programs4891,502
#18 - October 2, 2015All Programs4501,530
#17 - September 18, 2015All Programs4501,545
#16 - September 8, 2015All Programs4591,517
#15 - August 21, 2015All Programs4561,523
#14 - August 7, 2015All Programs4711,402
#13 - July 17, 2015All Programs4511,581
#12 - July 10, 2015All Programs4631,516
#11 - June 27, 2015All Programs4691,575
#10 - June 12, 2015All Programs4821,501
#09 - May 22, 2015All Programs7551,361
#08 - April 17, 2015All Programs453715
#07 - April 10, 2015All Programs469925
#06 - March 27, 2015All Programs4531,637
#05 - March 20, 2015All Programs4811,620
#04 - February 27, 2015All Programs7351,187
#03 - February 20, 2015Canadian Experience Class808849
#02 - February 7, 2015All Programs818779
#01 - January 31, 2015All Programs886779
Draw and dateProgramsCRS ScoreInvitations issued
#23 - December 18, 2015All Programs4601,503
#22 - December 4, 2015All Programs4611,451
#21 - November 27, 2015All Programs4721,559
#20 - November 13, 2015All Programs4841,506
#19 - October 23, 2015All Programs4891,502
#18 - October 2, 2015All Programs4501,530
#17 - September 18, 2015All Programs4501,545
#16 - September 8, 2015All Programs4591,517
#15 - August 21, 2015All Programs4561,523
#14 - August 7, 2015All Programs4711,402
#13 - July 17, 2015All Programs4511,581
#12 - July 10, 2015All Programs4631,516
#11 - June 27, 2015All Programs4691,575
#10 - June 12, 2015All Programs4821,501
#09 - May 22, 2015All Programs7551,361
#08 - April 17, 2015All Programs453715
#07 - April 10, 2015All Programs469925
#06 - March 27, 2015All Programs4531,637
#05 - March 20, 2015All Programs4811,620
#04 - February 27, 2015All Programs7351,187
#03 - February 20, 2015Canadian Experience Class808849
#02 - February 7, 2015All Programs818779
#01 - January 31, 2015All Programs886779

What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is an online system used by the Canadian government to manage applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers who want to move to Canada. It applies to three federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the Canadian Experience Class.

To apply through Express Entry, eligible candidates need to create an online profile and provide information about their qualifications, including education, language proficiency, work experience, and other factors. The system then uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank candidates based on their scores, and the highest-ranking candidates are invited to apply for permanent residency in regular draws.

Candidates with the highest scores receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency, which they can then use to submit their application within 60 days.

Express Entry is designed to be a faster and more efficient way for skilled foreign workers to apply for permanent residency in Canada. It allows the Canadian government to select the most qualified candidates for permanent residency based on the country’s current labour market needs.

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How can I improve my chances of being selected in the latest Express Entry draw?

The Express Entry Draw is a highly competitive process, and candidates need to have a high Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score to be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada. In this regard, there are several steps that candidates can take to improve their chances of being selected in the draw.

Here are some tips and strategies that candidates can consider to increase their chances of success.

Increase your CRS score: The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score is a crucial factor in determining your eligibility for the Express Entry Draw. You can improve your score by re-taking language proficiency tests, gaining more work experience, and pursuing further education or training.

Apply for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs): PNPs are immigration programs offered by individual provinces and territories in Canada. If you apply for and receive a provincial nomination, you will automatically receive an additional 600 CRS points, which can increase your chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency.

Get a job offer from a Canadian employer: A job offer from a Canadian employer can give you additional CRS points and increase your chances of being selected in the Express Entry Draw.

Make sure your Express Entry profile is accurate and up-to-date: An accurate and up-to-date profile can help you score higher on the CRS and increase your chances of being invited to apply for permanent residency.

Stay informed about changes in immigration policy: The government of Canada regularly updates its immigration policies and programs. Staying informed about these changes can help you adjust your strategy and improve your chances of being selected in the Express Entry Draw.

Overall, it’s important to remember that the Express Entry Draw is a highly competitive process, and there are no guarantees of success. However, by following these tips and working to improve your qualifications and profile, you can increase your chances of being selected and becoming a permanent resident of Canada.

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What is the tie-breaking rule for candidates with the same CRS score?

In the event that more than one candidate has an exact Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score which meets the CRS cut-off threshold for an Express Entry Draw, the tie-breaking rule is applied. The candidate who submitted their Express Entry profile first will be issued an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence in Canada.

How many candidates are invited to apply in each IRCC Express Entry draw?

The number of candidates who are invited to apply in each Express Entry Draw varies, depending on the number of candidates in the pool and the immigration targets set by the government. Since 2017, the average number of people invited to apply for “all-programs” draws was around 3,600.

However, in the recent past, from 2020 to 2022, the average number of people invited to apply was around 3,800, with no “all-programs” draws taking place in 2021 due to the pandemic.

Lately, it appears that IRCC is targeting a range of around 5,000 ITAs issued in most “all-programs” draws, which took place in late 2022 and into 2023.

When is the latest Express Entry draw?

The schedule for the next express entry draw is not set in stone. Typically, draws are held approximately every two weeks, but the specific date and time can vary. Based on previous rounds of invitations, draws are usually held every two weeks on a Wednesday.

In 2022, every Express Entry Draw was on a Wednesday. However, it’s essential to keep in mind that this is subject to change, and IRCC updates the information on its website regularly.

In conclusion, the IRCC Express Entry Draw is an essential process for skilled foreign workers who want to move to Canada and become permanent residents. With the Canadian government setting a record-high immigration target for 2023, the number of invitations issued through the Express Entry and PNP streams is expected to be significant.

At Wild Mountain Immigration, we can assist potential candidates in meeting the eligibility requirements and improving their chances of success during their Canadian immigration process. By following the tips and strategies mentioned above, candidates can increase their CRS scores and improve their chances of being selected for the Canada express entry draw. It is essential to stay informed about changes in immigration policies and keep an accurate and up-to-date Express Entry profile to maximize their chances of success.


IMM5476 | Use of a Representative form for Canadian immigration

Are you planning to immigrate to Canada? If so, you may want to appoint a representative to help you navigate the immigration process. The Use of a Representative Form, also known as IMM5476, is a crucial document that you will need to fill out to appoint a representative.

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What is IMM5476 Use of a Representative form?

Only a specific group of people are allowed to charge you a fee or receive any form of payment. These individuals are referred to as “authorized” representatives. They include:

It’s important to note that IRCC does not work with representatives who charge a fee but are not authorized. If you use an unauthorized representative, whether in Canada or abroad, IRCC may either return or refuse your application.

Please remember that if you offer payment or any other form of compensation in exchange for the representative’s services, IRCC considers that as being paid, and they must be authorized.

Who can be an representative?

There exist two categories of representatives:

Authorized paid representatives

Only a specific group of people are allowed to charge you a fee or receive any form of payment. These individuals are referred to as “authorized” representatives. They include:

  • Lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
  • Notaries who are members in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Québec
  • Citizenship or immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Unpaid representatives or third parties

Unpaid representatives may include:

  • Family members
  • Friends
  • Other third parties who do not charge a fee

They may provide services similar to those of paid representatives, but they do so for free.

Requirements for the IMM5476

If you are appointing a representative for your Canadian immigration application, you need to complete the IMM5476 form. Your consultant may also complete the form for you through a consultant portal. The main applicant and their spouse or common-law partner must sign the form once it’s complete. If you have any accompanying dependent child who is 18 years of age or older, they will need to complete and sign their own IMM5476 form.

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Instructions for Filling Out the IMM5476

The IMM5476 has four sections, each requiring specific details about the candidate.

Section A: requires your family name, given names, date of birth, and your Citizenship Application (CIT 0002) and Immigration Canada identification number.

Section B: you will provide information about your representative, such as their name, whether they are paid or unpaid, and their contact information.

Section C: allows you to cancel the use of a representative if you no longer need their assistance.

Section D: you must declare that all information provided is valid, correct, and complete. You, along with any other candidates mentioned in the IMM5476 form, must sign the document.

The Use of a Representative Form is an essential document for anyone seeking Canadian immigration. Filling it out correctly and appointing a representative can help make the immigration process smoother and more efficient.

Submitting Your Form

If you have not yet submitted your immigration or citizenship application, you will need to send this form along with your application to the office listed in the guide of your application. If you have already submitted your application, you can use the Web form to upload your completed IMM5476.

For paper applications, if you know which IRCC office is processing your application, you can send the completed form to the official mailing address. Consult IRCC office mailing addresses to find the appropriate address.

For online applications, you can upload this form along with your online application.

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The Benefits of Using an authorized Representative for Canadian Immigration

Navigating the immigration process in Canada can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the laws and regulations. In such cases, using a representative can be a smart move. This post will outline the benefits of using a representative for Canadian immigration.

Expertise and Knowledge

One of the key benefits of using a representative is the expertise and knowledge they bring to the table. Immigration representatives, such as lawyers and paralegals, are well-versed in the laws and regulations surrounding Canadian immigration. They can provide you with legal advice and guide you through the application process, ensuring that everything is completed accurately and on time.

Access to Resources

Another advantage of using a representative is the access to resources they can provide. Representatives have access to up-to-date information and resources, including government policies and procedures, which can help you stay informed throughout the application process. Additionally, representatives can offer guidance on the documentation needed for your application, ensuring that everything is in order.

Legal Representation

In some cases, legal representation may be necessary during the immigration process. If you are facing deportation, have had a visa denied, or are experiencing other legal issues, using a representative can be crucial. A representative can help you navigate complex legal proceedings and ensure that your rights are protected.

Peace of Mind

Finally, using a representative can provide peace of mind during what can be a stressful and emotional process. Knowing that you have an experienced professional on your side can help alleviate some of the anxiety that often comes with navigating the immigration system.

Improved chances of success

Representatives have experience and knowledge about the Canadian immigration process and can help you avoid common mistakes that could lead to a denial or delay in your application. By using a representative, you may improve your chances of success in your immigration journey.

Time and cost savings

While using a representative may involve some fees, it can also save you time and money in the long run. Representatives can help you navigate the application process efficiently, reducing the risk of errors and delays that could require additional time and expenses to correct.

Conclusion

In conclusion, using a representative for Canadian immigration is beneficial in many ways. Representatives bring expertise and knowledge, access to resources, legal representation (if needed), and peace of mind. Ultimately, using a representative can help you have a smoother experience during the application process.

If you decide to use a representative for your Canadian immigration application, it’s important that you complete the Use of a Representative form (IMM5476). This form will allow you to appoint your representative and provide them with authorization. Make sure that all sections are filled out accurately, as any errors could delay or even derail your application. Following these steps will help ensure that your application is processed in a timely manner and that everything is completed correctly.


Canadian citizen vs permanent resident

Curious about the differences between a Canadian citizen vs permanent resident?

While these two statuses may seem similar, they carry important distinctions that can impact your legal rights and opportunities in Canada. Canadian citizenship offers full legal rights and privileges, such as the ability to vote and run for political office, obtain a Canadian passport, and receive diplomatic support from embassies and consulates abroad if needed. Canadian citizens, whether born as such or having gone through the naturalization process, are entitled to these and other benefits.

Permanent residents of Canada enjoy many similar privileges to citizens, but they come with some restrictions. For instance, certain top public jobs, including the Prime Minister and others in the public service, are reserved for Canadian citizens only. Additionally, maintaining permanent resident status requires being in Canada for at least two years or 730 days during the last five years, though some circumstances may allow for time outside Canada to be counted towards this requirement.

For permanent residents who want to become Canadian citizens, Canada offers a generous citizenship naturalization process. However, those who plan to live outside of Canada for an extended period of time risk losing their permanent resident status if they do not meet the two-year-in-five requirement. Understanding the differences between Canadian citizenship and permanent residency is critical to making informed decisions about living and working in Canada.

In this article, we have explored the key differences between a Canadian citizen vs permanent resident, including their eligibility requirements, rights and privileges, and potential pathways to citizenship. Whether you are considering immigrating to Canada or simply want to learn more about the country’s immigration system, this guide provides valuable insights into these two statuses and the nuances of their differences.

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What is a Permanent Resident?

A permanent resident is an individual who has been authorized to live and work in Canada on a permanent basis. Permanent residents have many of the same rights as Canadian citizens, such as access to healthcare and social services, and the ability to work and study in Canada. However, there are some significant differences between the two statuses.

Responsibilities of Permanent Residents

Like Canadian citizens, permanent residents have certain responsibilities, including:

  • Paying taxes
  • Obeying Canadian laws
  • Participating in jury duty if called upon
  • Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces if required (although permanent residents are not eligible to join the Canadian Armed Forces)

Rights and privileges of Permanent Residents

Permanent residents have many rights and privileges, including:

  • The ability to work and live in Canada on a permanent basis
  • Access to health care coverage and social services
  • The ability to apply for Canadian citizenship after meeting certain requirements
  • The ability to sponsor family members for immigration programs
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What is a Canadian Citizen?

Canadian citizenship is the highest status that an individual can hold in Canada. It gives individuals the right to vote in elections, apply for a Canadian passport, and receive protection from the Canadian government when travelling abroad. Individuals can become Canadian citizens by birth, adoption, or by obtaining citizenship through the naturalization process.

Responsibilities of Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens also have certain responsibilities, including:

  • Paying taxes
  • Obeying Canadian laws
  • Participating in jury duty if called upon
  • Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces if required

Eligibility to become a Canadian citizen

To be eligible for Canadian citizenship through the naturalisation process, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Hold your permanent resident status in Canada
  • Have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) within a five-year period
  • Have fulfilled their tax obligations for 3 out of that 5 years
  • Have a clear criminal record, both in Canada and in other countries, as criminal convictions may lead to a denial of citizenship
  • Demonstrate language proficiency in either English or French, with proof of proficiency required
  • Pass a civics exam to demonstrate knowledge of Canadian history, geography, economics, government, law, and other relevant topics.
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Canadian citizen vs permanent resident differences

As a Canadian permanent resident, you already enjoy many of the same benefits and resources as Canadian citizens. However, there are some compelling reasons to consider trading in your PR card for Canadian citizenship.

Here is a list of the difference between being a Canadian citizen vs permanent resident:

Right to Vote: As a Canadian citizen, you have the right to vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections. This allows you to have a say in the democratic process and contribute to shaping the future of your community and country.

Access to Government Jobs: Some government jobs in Canada are only available to Canadian citizens. This means that if you are a permanent resident, you may not be eligible to apply for certain positions.

Passport: Canadian citizens can apply for a Canadian passport, which allows them to travel more easily and access consular services when abroad.

Ability to Run for Political Office: Canadian citizens have the right to run for political office, including the position of Prime Minister, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

No Residency Requirements: Permanent residents must meet residency requirements to maintain their status. Canadian citizens, on the other hand, have no residency requirements and can live abroad for as long as they like without losing their citizenship.

Dual Citizenship: Canadian citizens are allowed to hold dual citizenship, which means they can retain their Canadian citizenship while also being a citizen of another country.

More Opportunities for Education and Employment: Being a Canadian citizen may provide more opportunities for education and employment as some scholarships, grants, and employment opportunities are only available to citizens.

Children of Canadian citizens are automatically Canadian citizens: regardless of where they are born, whereas children of permanent residents do not have the same automatic citizenship status. This could impact their access to certain benefits and opportunities, such as education and healthcare, and could be an important consideration for families who are planning to settle in Canada.

These are just a few benefits of being a Canadian citizen over being a permanent resident in Canada. There may be other factors that you could explore in your article, such as access to social programs, eligibility for certain benefits, and legal rights and protections.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, while Canadian citizenship and permanent residency both offer opportunities for living and working in Canada, they carry important distinctions that should be carefully considered before making a decision. Whether you are looking to settle in Canada permanently or for a limited time, understanding the requirements and benefits of being a Canadian citizen vs permanent resident is key to making the most of your time in this diverse and welcoming country.

By doing your research or seeking professional guidance when necessary, you can ensure that you make the right choice for your unique circumstances and achieve your goals in Canada.


Proof of funds Express Entry

When applying for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada through Express Entry, one of the requirements is to provide proof of settlement funds. This financial requirement is designed to ensure that you have the necessary funds to support yourself and your family upon arrival in Canada.

The settlement funds should be available to you both when your PR visa is issued and when you arrive in Canada. Failure to provide proof of settlement funds may result in the denial of your application. Therefore, it’s crucial to ensure that all essential documents and funds are readily available.

By understanding the proof of funds requirement and preparing accordingly, you can enhance your chances of a successful PR application through Express Entry.

Who needs proof of funds?

You need proof of funds if you are applying under:

Who does not need proof of funds?

You do not need to demonstrate that you possess enough funds to sustain yourself and your family if:

The application system requires all applicants to submit a proof of funds document. If you are not required to provide this document, you will need to upload a letter explaining your situation. This could include being invited to apply under the Canadian Experience Class or having a valid job offer.

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How much money do you need to prove?

The settlement funds required to support your family’s living expenses in Canada depend on the size of your family. When calculating your family size, you must include:

  • Yourself
  • Your spouse or partner
  • Your dependent children
  • Your spouse's dependent children

Even if your spouse or dependent children are permanent residents or Canadian citizens or will not be accompanying you to Canada, you must still include them in the calculation of your family size.

The following table indicates the minimum settlement funds required for immigration to Canada as of June 9, 2022. If you have more funds available, you may list the full amount in your profile or application.

Family membersFamily members funds required (CAD)
1$13,310
2$16,570
3$20,371
4$24,733
5$28,052
6$31,638
7$35,224
For each additional family member$3,586

How to prove you have the funds

To meet the settlement funds requirement, the funds you provide must be easily accessible to you. This means that you cannot use the equity on real property as proof of settlement funds, and you cannot borrow the funds from another person. It’s important to demonstrate that the funds can be used to support your family’s living expenses, even if they are not accompanying you to Canada.

If your spouse is accompanying you, you can include funds you have together in a joint account as proof of settlement funds. However, if the funds are in an account under their name only, you must provide evidence that you have access to the funds.

You must prove that the funds are available both when you apply and when (if) we issue you a permanent resident visa. You’ll need to show an immigration officer that you have legal access to the funds and can use them upon your arrival in Canada.

To provide proof of settlement funds, you’ll need official letters from your financial institution(s) indicating:

  • Printed on the financial institution's official letterhead
  • Contact information of the institution, including address, phone number, and email address
  • Your name
  • Any outstanding debts such as credit card debts and loans
  • For each current bank and investment account, the account number, the date the account was opened, the current balance, and the average balance for the past 6 months
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When do I need to prove proof of funds?

To apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada through Express Entry, you are not required to submit proof of settlement funds until after you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). However, when creating your Express Entry profile, you must provide an estimate of the amount of money you plan to bring with you to Canada.

Once you receive an ITA, you will have 60 days to submit all essential paperwork, including your proof of settlement funds. It’s important to note that obtaining the necessary documents from your banks may take some time, so it’s best to contact them for proof of funds letters as soon as you receive your ITA. Ideally, your bank statements and letters should be as recent as possible, so it’s best to wait until after you receive your ITA to begin the process.

It’s also important to ensure that the settlement funds are available to you when your PR visa is issued and when you arrive in Canada. If you are unable to provide proof that you have access to the minimum required settlement funds based on your family size when you enter Canada, the visa officer can deny you entry into the country. Therefore, it’s crucial to have all the necessary documents and funds available before leaving for Canada.

Do I need to bring the minimum funds with me?

It’s not necessary to bring the entire minimum amount with you when you arrive in Canada. However, we recommend that you have a recent bank statement readily available in case the immigration officer at the port of entry requests to see it.

If you plan to bring more than $10,000 with you, it’s important that you declare it upon entry, or else you may face a fine. It’s important to note that this declaration is not a form of taxation, but rather a security measure to ensure that the money was obtained through legitimate means and not obtained through illegal or malicious activities.

Can I use gift money as proof?

If you’re seeking immigration to Canada through the Express Entry program, you may be eligible to use gifted funds from an immediate family member (e.g., parent, spouse, sibling) as proof of settlement funds. It’s crucial to establish that the money is a gift and not a loan.

To accomplish this, you must include specific documents with your permanent residency application, including a notarized gift deed that specifies the donor’s name, address, the amount and method of the gift (e.g., cash, cheque, bank transfer), and the donor’s tax information. The deed must explicitly state that the funds are a gift, and the donor won’t claim the money back in the future. Additionally, you’ll need a notarized affidavit corroborating the information in the gift deed and stating that the donor paid taxes on the gifted amount.

You’ll also have to provide a letter of explanation, detailing the source of your settlement funds. This letter should include information about the gift’s amount and who gave it to you, as well as your contact information, so IRCC can reach out to you with any questions or concerns.

If you’ve received a gift from a friend or distant relative, it may be challenging to prove its legitimacy to the IRCC officer. In this case, your letter of explanation should explain why the gift was given to you.

It’s worth noting that if you received the gift money more than six months ago, you may not have to provide detailed explanations, gift deeds, or affidavits. However, if the IRCC requests it, you must be able to provide evidence that the funds are a gift and not a loan.

Conclusion

In conclusion, obtaining Canadian permanent residency via the Express Entry program can be a challenging process. To show proof of funds for Express Entry is crucial, and demonstrating that your finances are legitimate and readily available is vital. Depending on how you receive your funds, additional documentation may be required to prove their legitimacy.

By understanding all the necessary aspects of providing evidence for settlement funds, you can increase your chances of being approved for permanent residency in Canada. Contact our Canadian immigration consultant services for professional guidance and assistance in your application process.


Navigating Canadian Immigration: PNP vs Express Entry

Canada is a highly sought-after destination for immigrants due to its friendly people, high standard of living, and excellent quality of life. However, with numerous immigration options available for becoming a permanent resident, it can be challenging to determine the right pathway for you.

In this article, we will compare the two most popular Canadian immigration programs – the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Express Entry. By the end of this article, you will have a better understanding of the differences between PNP vs Express Entry and be able to determine which program is the best fit for your Canadian immigration goals.

What is the Provincial Nominee Program?

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is an immigration program that allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate individuals who have the skills and experience needed to contribute to their local economies for permanent residency. Under the PNP, each province and territory has its own criteria for selecting candidates who are most likely to succeed in their local labour market.

They have different streams for different categories such as skilled workers, entrepreneurs, international graduates, and more. If an individual is nominated by a province or territory, they can then apply for permanent residency with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which ultimately makes the final decision on granting permanent residency. The PNP is a popular immigration program because it offers an alternative pathway to permanent residency for individuals who may not qualify for other immigration programs.

What are the benefits of PNPs?

The ability to live and work in a specific province or territory: If you have a strong connection to a specific province or territory, such as family, work experience, education or a job offer, then PNP may be the better option for you. With PNP, you will have the opportunity to live and work in the province or territory of your choice, giving you a chance to build a new life in Canada.

Increased chances of being accepted into Canada: By receiving a nomination certificate from a Canadian province or territory, you increase your chances of being accepted into Canada. The nomination certificate acts as a seal of approval from the province or territory and helps to demonstrate that you have a strong connection to the area and are committed to building a new life there.

You can get nominated through Express Entry: If you are already in the Express Entry pool, you may be nominated to apply by a province through Express Entry.

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What is Express Entry?

Express Entry is a federal immigration system used by the Canadian government to manage and process applications for permanent residency from skilled foreign workers who want to live and work in Canada.

The Express Entry system allows individuals to create an account indicating their skills, work experience, education, language proficiency, and other qualifications. The Canadian government uses a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to score and rank the profiles of candidates based on various factors like age, education, language skills, work experience, and other factors that contribute to an individual’s potential for success in Canada’s economy.

Candidates with the highest CRS scores are then invited to apply to IRCC for permanent residency through regular Express Entry draws.

Express Entry is divided into three economic immigration programs:

Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for one of these programs to create an Express Entry profile. The Express Entry stream is designed to be fast and efficient, and most applications are processed within six months or less.

What are the benefits of Express Entry?

Speed and efficiency: Express Entry is known for its speed and efficiency. Most applications are processed within six months, making it a great option for individuals who are looking to immigrate to Canada as quickly as possible.

A wider range of opportunities: With Express Entry, you have the opportunity to live and work anywhere in Canada and can even apply from outside Canada.

A more straightforward application process: Applying through the Express Entry can be a more straightforward application process compared to PNP. The application process is standardized, making it easier for individuals to understand and navigate.

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Which is the better option?

So, which is better: PNP vs Express Entry? The answer really depends on your individual circumstances and goals. If you have a strong connection to a specific province or territory then PNP may be the better option for you.

In general, the Express Entry program is a better option for individuals who are skilled and have a strong educational background and work experience. Express Entry applicants are more likely to score high on the points-based system and be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

The processing time is generally shorter in the Express Entry program as compared to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). While the average processing time for most Express Entry applicants is around six months or less, the processing time for the PNP can vary depending on the specific program the application is submitted through. For example, if an applicant submits a paper-based permanent residence application after receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA), the processing time may take up to 21 months.

It’s important to keep in mind that processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances and program-specific factors.

Both PNPs and Express Entry have their own eligibility criteria, and it’s important to carefully review the criteria for each program before making a decision. It may also be helpful to consult with a qualified immigration professional to determine which program is best for you.

Conclusion

In conclusion, choosing between PNP vs Express Entry is a personal decision that should be based on your individual circumstances and goals. Both programs have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and the right choice for you will depend on factors such as where you want to live in Canada, your qualifications, and your timeline for immigration.

Whether you choose one of the provincial nominee programs or Express Entry, the important thing is to take the first step toward making your dream of living in Canada a reality. With the right information, support, and determination, you can successfully navigate the Canadian immigration process and build a new life in this amazing country.


Canadian Permanent Residence

Canada is known for its welcoming and inclusive culture, and it provides a range of permanent resident options for those seeking to live and work in the country permanently. Obtaining permanent residency has many benefits, such as access to government-subsidized healthcare, social services, and educational opportunities. It also allows for the eventual application for Canadian citizenship.

A permanent resident of Canada is a foreign national who has received permanent resident status, which allows them to live, work, and study in Canada on a permanent basis. Permanent residents are not Canadian citizens, but they have most of the same rights as citizens, including access to social benefits and protection under Canadian law. Temporary residents, such as students or foreign workers, are not considered permanent residents.

With a variety of programs available, we can help guide you in selecting the right one for your needs. Review the scenarios below to determine which option(s) may apply to you.

Economic immigration to Canada

Express Entry is a program that enables skilled foreign workers, tradespersons, and graduates with English and/or French proficiency to apply for permanent residency in Canada under one of the streams, namely, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker or Federal Skilled Trades.

The application undergoes a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) evaluation, which assigns points based on education, work experience, and language proficiency. Candidates with higher CRS scores are selected from the Express Entry pool through regular draws for permanent residency.

The process takes 4-6 months and typically costs between $1,500 to $2,000 CAD.

The Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) offer a Canadian immigration option for those who wish to settle in a specific province and can contribute to the provincial economy.

PNP streams may favour individuals with prior connections to the province, such as work experience, study, or family ties, but some streams also accept applicants without such ties.

There are two types of PNP streams: enhanced and base. The former aligns with the Express Entry system, and a nomination certificate results in an additional 600 CRS points, guaranteeing an invitation to apply for immigration to Canada with a target processing time of six months or less.

The latter provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals not eligible for Express Entry. PNPs involve a two-step process of applying to the province for a certificate, followed by an application to the federal government.

Advantages include the assurance of being wanted at the local level and additional CRS points. The cost and processing time vary by province and stream.

The Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program (AIPP) is intended for those with a job offer in any of the four Atlantic provinces, namely Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.

AIPP comprises three sub-programs: the Atlantic High-Skilled Program, the Atlantic Intermediate-Skilled Program, and the Atlantic International Graduate Program. One of the main benefits of AIPP is that registered employers do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for the job offer to be valid, making the hiring process quicker for employers and applicants.

Employers must partner with a recognized settlement organization to help the applicant and their family settle in.

The cost of AIPP for a single applicant is $1,325, with $825 for the processing fee and $500 for the right of permanent residency fee.

IRCC aims to process AIPP applications within six months. It’s essential to note that applicants must have a job offer from a designated employer in one of the Atlantic provinces and intend to reside in their destination province.

The Entrepreneur Start-up Visa Program is ideal for entrepreneurs who possess the skills and potential to develop innovative businesses in Canada that can generate jobs and compete on a global scale.

Eligible entrepreneurs must obtain the support of a designated organization such as a venture capital fund, angel investor group, or business incubator. They must also satisfy the language requirements and demonstrate proof of settlement funds. It’s essential to note that securing the support of a designated organization doesn’t guarantee government support for the business idea. Successful candidates may qualify for a short-term work permit before applying for permanent residency, which necessitates active and ongoing business management in Canada, essential business operations in Canada, and business incorporation in Canada.

The support of a designated organization is a significant advantage of this program. The program costs $2,075 for the applicant, which includes a federal processing fee of $1,575 and a right of permanent residency fee of $500. Accompanying family members require an additional $225-$1,325, and the IRCC aims to process applications within 12-16 months.

Family Class immigration to Canada

The Family Class Sponsorship program reunites Canadian citizens and permanent residents with their spouses or common-law partners, enabling them to settle permanently in Canada.

The application requires sufficient proof of a legitimate relationship, and if not, IRCC may refuse the application. There are two routes to sponsorship: the Outland route for those outside Canada and the Inland route for those presently in Canada.

During processing, the sponsored person can obtain an open work permit if they are in Canada as a worker, student, or visitor.

The program costs $1,050 CAD, including a sponsorship fee of $75, a principal applicant processing fee of $475, and a right of permanent residency fee of $500.

The government aims to process applications within 12 months, which is generally achieved. It’s crucial to provide enough evidence of a genuine relationship to avoid refusal of the application.

The Parent and Grandparent Program enables non-Canadian parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to immigrate to Canada.

The program works by periodically opening a window for potential sponsors to submit an online Interest to Sponsor form. After the submission period, some of these sponsors may be invited to submit a full application to sponsor their foreign parent(s) or grandparent(s) for immigration.

Once sponsored, the parents and grandparents will have the same privileges as Canadian permanent residents, such as working anywhere in Canada, access to public healthcare, and more. The cost of sponsorship is $1,050 per person, including a sponsorship fee of $75, a principal applicant processing fee of $475, and a right of permanent residence fee of $500. The processing time for applications is typically 20 to 24 months.

The Child Sponsorship Program is intended for foreign children of Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are under the age of 22, including adopted children.

IRCC accepts applications for the program continuously with no fixed intake periods or quotas. The eligibility is determined based on the familial relationship between the sponsor and the sponsored child. The program’s primary benefit is that it allows families to stay together, which is a crucial part of Canada’s immigration policy.

The cost of the program is $1,050, including a sponsorship fee of $75, a principal applicant processing fee of $475, and a right of permanent residence fee of $500. The processing time varies depending on the applicant’s location.

Quebec

Quebec immigration programs offer an opportunity for foreign nationals seeking to establish residency in Quebec, Canada.

The process begins by submitting an application to the Quebec government for a Quebec Selection Certificate (CSQ), which is a requirement for applying for permanent residency with the federal government.

The immigration programs in Quebec are specifically tailored to meet the demands of the Quebec labour market. The cost of applying for Quebec immigration programs varies and may include fees for the CSQ application, medical exams, and other evaluations or tests.

The processing time for Quebec immigration programs varies based on factors such as the specific program, the volume of applications received, and the demand for workers in the Quebec labour market. Additionally, applicants must have the necessary qualifications and demonstrate their ability to adapt to Quebec society, as well as their intention to reside in Quebec permanently. Proficiency in the French language may also be required for some programs.

Refugee and humanitarian

Refugees and individuals requiring protection from well-founded fears of persecution, torture or death in their home country may receive assistance to settle and integrate into Canadian society, such as language classes and employment support.

Refugee and humanitarian resettlement programs offer a pathway to permanent residency in Canada for people who need protection, and they may be sponsored by the government or private sponsors. Canada’s commitment to providing refuge and protection to those in need provides a safe and secure environment for people who are unable to return to their home country due to safety concerns.

The government sponsors the refugees at no cost to them, while private sponsors are responsible for covering the resettlement expenses, including living expenses for the first year. Processing times for refugee and humanitarian resettlement programs vary based on individual circumstances.

Permanent resident F and Qs

A Permanent Resident Card (PR card) is a document that shows that a person is a permanent resident of Canada.

A PR card is valid for five years.

Yes, a permanent resident can travel outside of Canada, but they must ensure that their PR card is valid and they must present it along with their passport when returning to Canada.

To maintain permanent resident status, a person must have been physically present in Canada for at least 730 days (2 years) in the last five years.

Yes, after meeting certain eligibility criteria, a permanent resident can apply for Canadian citizenship.

No, only Canadian citizens are allowed to vote in federal, provincial, or municipal elections.

Yes, a permanent resident can lose their status if they do not meet the residency requirement, or if they are convicted of a serious crime or if they become a Canadian citizen.

Yes, a permanent resident can sponsor certain family members for permanent residency, such as a spouse or dependent children.


CLB Calculator: Determine Your Score for Canadian Immigration

Embarking on a journey to immigrate to Canada involves various factors, and one crucial aspect is English language proficiency.

At Wild Mountain Immigration, we understand the significance of meeting the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

As an aspiring immigrant, having access to a reliable CLB calculator is essential for assessing your language proficiency accurately, whether you have taken the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada), or Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada).

Our CLB calculator, designed specifically for IELTS, CELPIP, TCF Canada, and TEF Canada, simplifies the process of converting your language test scores into equivalent CLB levels. By utilizing this tool, you can determine your language proficiency and evaluate your eligibility for a wide range of immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs in Canada.

Our CLB calculator follows the official equivalency charts provided by IRCC, ensuring accurate results and a seamless user experience.

What are the Canadian Language Benchmarks?

The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are the standards used in Canada to describe, measure, and recognize the English language proficiency of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants for federal immigration programs. The CLB is a 12-point scale that ranges from Level 1 (basic knowledge) to Level 12 (near-native proficiency). The CLB is used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the provinces and territories to assess the language proficiency of applicants for immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs.

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CELPIP to CLB calculator

If you have taken the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) test and are looking to convert your scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, you can use our CELPIP to CLB calculator.

The CELPIP to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) calculator is a tool used to convert scores from the Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) into the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark levels. The CLB is used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to evaluate the English language proficiency of individuals who are applying for immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs in Canada.

The CELPIP scores are used as evidence of English language proficiency and the equivalent CLB levels can help individuals determine their eligibility for various immigration programs. The calculator provides the equivalent CLB level based on the scores obtained in the CELPIP reading, writing, listening, and speaking components.

How to convert CELPIP to Canadian Language Benchmark?

Enter your CELPIP test scores into the calculator to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score for each of the four key language competencies: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

CELPIP to CLB calculator

CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 10 10 10 10
9 9 9 9 9
8 8 8 8 8
7 7 7 7 7
6 6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5 5
4 4 4 4 4

IELTS to CLB calculator

If you have taken the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – General Training test and are looking to convert your scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, you can use our IELTS to CLB calculator.

The IELTS to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) calculator is a tool used to convert scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) into the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark levels. The CLB is used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to evaluate the English language proficiency of individuals who are applying for immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs in Canada.

The IELTS scores are used as evidence of English language proficiency and the equivalent CLB levels can help individuals determine their eligibility for various immigration programs. The calculator provides the equivalent CLB level based on the scores obtained in the IELTS reading, writing, listening, and speaking components.

How to convert IELTS to Canadian Language Benchmark?

Enter your IELTS General Training test scores into the calculator to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score for each of the four key language competencies: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

IELTS to CLB calculator

CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 8.0 7.5 8.5 7.5
9 7.0 7.0 8.0 7.0
8 6.5 6.5 7.5 6.5
7 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
6 5.0 5.5 5.5 5.5
5 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
4 3.5 4.0 4.5 4.0

TEF to CLB calculator

If you have taken the Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) and are looking to convert your scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, you can use our TEF Canada to CLB calculator.

The TEF Canada to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) calculator is a tool used to convert scores from the Test d’évaluation de français pour le Canada (TEF Canada) into the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark levels. The CLB is used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to evaluate the French language proficiency of individuals who are applying for immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs in Canada.

The TEF Canada scores are used as evidence of French language proficiency, and the equivalent CLB levels can help individuals determine their eligibility for various immigration programs. The calculator provides the equivalent CLB level based on the scores obtained in the TEF Canada reading, writing, listening, and speaking components.

How to convert TEF Canada to Canadian Language Benchmark?

Enter your TEF Canada test scores into the calculator to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score for each of the four key language competencies: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

TEF to CLB calculator

CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 263-300 393-450 316-360 393-450
9 248-262 371-392 298-315 371-392
8 233-247 349-370 280-297 349-370
7 207-232 310-348 249-279 310-348
6 181-206 271-309 217-248 271-309
5 151-180 226-270 181-216 226-270
4 121-150 181-225 145-180 181-225

TCF to CLB calculator

If you have taken the Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) and are looking to convert your scores to the Canadian Language Benchmarks, you can use our TCF Canada to CLB calculator.

The TCF Canada to CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) calculator is a tool used to convert scores from the Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada (TCF Canada) into the equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark levels. The CLB is used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to evaluate the French language proficiency of individuals who are applying for immigration, citizenship, and settlement programs in Canada.

The TCF Canada scores are used as evidence of French language proficiency, and the equivalent CLB levels can help individuals determine their eligibility for various immigration programs. The calculator provides the equivalent CLB level based on the scores obtained in the TCF Canada reading, writing, listening, and speaking components.

How to convert TCF Canada to Canadian Language Benchmark?

Enter your TCF Canada test scores into the calculator to determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score for each of the four key language competencies: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.

TCF to CLB calculator

CLB Level Reading Writing Listening Speaking
10 and above 549-699 16-20 549-699 16-20
9 524-548 14-15 523-548 14-15
8 499-523 12-13 503-522 12-13
7 453-498 10-11 458-502 10-11
6 406-452 7-9 398-457 7-9
5 375-405 6 369-397 6
4 342-374 4-5 331-368 4-5
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How to find your NOC code

Every occupation in the Canadian labour market has a code, called a National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department (IRCC) uses these NOC codes to assess an immigration applicant’s work experience.

When applying for a work permit or immigration through the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department (IRCC), all applicants are required to specify their corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.

Selecting the appropriate NOC code is crucial to avoid the rejection of your immigration application. Your work experience should align with the NOC’s lead statement and duties. Visa officers are knowledgeable about NOC, so be accurate in choosing the right code.

Some economic immigration streams are limited to applicants with experience in specific occupations. Therefore, it is crucial that you understand how to find your NOC code.

What is a NOC code?

In Canada, the government uses National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes to categorize and identify every type of job a person could hold in the country. The NOC system not only categorizes these jobs but also offers information about the duties, responsibilities, job titles, and required training for each occupation.

Each occupation in the NOC system is given a unique five-digit code known as the NOC code. These codes serve as a quick reference for various occupations, for instance, code 21231 is assigned to software engineers, and code 41220 is assigned to secondary school teachers. The NOC codes provide an efficient way to identify and understand different job roles in Canada.

What is the TEER system?

The TEER system is a component of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) used by the Canadian government to categorize various occupations. This system classifies jobs based on two key attributes, broad occupational categories and TEER categories.

The broad occupational categories are determined by the type of work performed, the industry in which the job is located, and the field of study required to enter that particular occupation. The first digit of the NOC code represents the broad occupational category, with different digits indicating different industries such as management (represented by the digit 0) or manufacturing and utilities (represented by the digit 9).

The TEER categories reflect the amount and type of training, education, experience, and responsibilities required for a specific job. This information is reflected in the second digit of the NOC code and provides insight into the qualifications and skills necessary for a particular occupation.

In the NOC 2021 Version 1.0, there are six TEER categories that take into account the level of training, education, experience, and responsibilities required for a job. To be eligible for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class, the occupation must fall under the TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3 in the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

TEEROccupation typesExamples
TEER 0Management occupationsAdvertising, marketing and public relations managers, Financial managers
TEER 1Occupations that usually require a university degreeFinancial advisors and Software engineers
TEER 2Occupations that usually require
a college diploma
apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or
supervisory occupations
Computer network and web technicians, Medical laboratory technologists
TEER 3Occupations that usually require
a college diploma
apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or
more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Bakers, Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
TEER 4Occupations 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 5Occupations that usually need short-term work demonstration and no formal educationLandscaping and grounds maintenance labourers, Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors
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How to find your NOC code

One of the most vital aspects of your immigration application is picking the right NOC code. If you claim a NOC code that doesn’t line up with your work experience, your application might get rejected. Every National Occupational Classification system code has a corresponding job title, lead statement, and list of primary duties and responsibilities.

The National Occupation Classification (NOC) code is determined by your work experience, rather than your job title. Your experience should match the lead statement and you should be able to complete most of the listed responsibilities and duties. Therefore, your work experience might fall under a few different NOC codes, or the code associated with your official job title might not correspond to your actual experience.

If your job duties fit more than one NOC code, you must decide which one is the best match for your experience.

Please also take note of the NOC exclusions. Even if your job seems to correspond with a certain NOC code, you can’t claim that occupation if it falls under one of the listed excluded codes.

Whichever NOC code you claim, you will need to prove that it is accurate by providing evidence from your past employers. Be aware that the visa officer reviewing your application is knowledgeable about the NOC matrix. If they believe your occupation would more accurately fit a different NOC code, they may decline to approve your application.

For a skilled job in regards to meeting the eligibility for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class, you will need to have a job under TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code.

Find your NOC code | Step by step guide

Follow the steps below on how to find your NOC code.

Step 2

Choose version NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Type your job title and select “search

Screenshot of how to find your noc code step 2

Step 3

Select your job title.

A skilled job under Express Entry is TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3, which can be found under the TEER column.

Screenshot of how to find your noc code step 3

Step 4

Ensure the main duties listed correspond with your job duties

Screenshot of how to find your noc code step 4

Step 5

Then NOC code will be in the top left-hand corner before the job title and will be a 5-digit code. Copy it down.

Screenshot of how to find your noc code step 5

NOC code list

This table is for your reference.

Unit groupBroad occupational categoryTEER
00010 – Legislators0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
00011 – Senior government managers and officials0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
00012 – Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
00013 – Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
00014 – Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
00015 – Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities0 – Legislative and senior management occupations0 – Management occupations
10010 – Financial managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10011 – Human resources managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10012 – Purchasing managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10019 – Other administrative services managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10020 – Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10021 – Banking, credit and other investment managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10022 – Advertising, marketing and public relations managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10029 – Other business services managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
10030 – Telecommunication carriers managers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations0 – Management occupations
20010 – Engineering managers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations0 – Management occupations
20011 – Architecture and science managers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations0 – Management occupations
20012 – Computer and information systems managers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations0 – Management occupations
30010 – Managers in health care3 – Health occupations0 – Management occupations
40010 – Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40011 – Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40012 – Government managers - education policy development and program administration4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40019 – Other managers in public administration4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40020 – Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40021 – School principals and administrators of elementary and secondary education4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40030 – Managers in social, community and correctional services4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40040 – Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40041 – Fire chiefs and senior firefighting officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
40042 – Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services0 – Management occupations
50010 – Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport0 – Management occupations
50011 – Managers - publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport0 – Management occupations
50012 – Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport0 – Management occupations
60010 – Corporate sales managers6 – Sales and service occupations0 – Management occupations
60020 – Retail and wholesale trade managers6 – Sales and service occupations0 – Management occupations
60030 – Restaurant and food service managers6 – Sales and service occupations0 – Management occupations
60031 – Accommodation service managers6 – Sales and service occupations0 – Management occupations
60040 – Managers in customer and personal services6 – Sales and service occupations0 – Management occupations
70010 – Construction managers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations0 – Management occupations
70011 – Home building and renovation managers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations0 – Management occupations
70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations0 – Management occupations
70020 – Managers in transportation7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations0 – Management occupations
70021 – Postal and courier services managers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations0 – Management occupations
80010 – Managers in natural resources production and fishing8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations0 – Management occupations
80020 – Managers in agriculture8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations0 – Management occupations
80021 – Managers in horticulture8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations0 – Management occupations
80022 – Managers in aquaculture8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations0 – Management occupations
90010 – Manufacturing managers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities0 – Management occupations
90011 – Utilities managers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities0 – Management occupations
11100 – Financial auditors and accountants1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11101 – Financial and investment analysts1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11102 – Financial advisors1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11103 – Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11109 – Other financial officers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11200 – Human resources professionals1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11201 – Professional occupations in business management consulting1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
11202 – Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21100 – Physicists and astronomers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21101 – Chemists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21102 – Geoscientists and oceanographers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21103 – Meteorologists and climatologists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21109 – Other professional occupations in physical sciences2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21110 – Biologists and related scientists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21111 – Forestry professionals2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21112 – Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21200 – Architects2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21201 – Landscape architects2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21202 – Urban and land use planners2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21203 – Land surveyors2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21210 – Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21211 – Data scientists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21220 – Cybersecurity specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21221 – Business systems specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21222 – Information systems specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21223 – Database analysts and data administrators2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21231 – Software engineers and designers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21232 – Software developers and programmers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21233 – Web designers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21234 – Web developers and programmers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21300 – Civil engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21301 – Mechanical engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21310 – Electrical and electronics engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21320 – Chemical engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21321 – Industrial and manufacturing engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21322 – Metallurgical and materials engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21330 – Mining engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21331 – Geological engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21332 – Petroleum engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21390 – Aerospace engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
21399 – Other professional engineers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31101 – Specialists in surgery3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31102 – General practitioners and family physicians3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31103 – Veterinarians3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31110 – Dentists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31111 – Optometrists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31120 – Pharmacists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31200 – Psychologists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31201 – Chiropractors3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31202 – Physiotherapists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31203 – Occupational therapists3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31302 – Nurse practitioners3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
31303 – Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals3 – Health occupations1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41100 – Judges4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41101 – Lawyers and Quebec notaries4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41200 – University professors and lecturers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41201 – Post-secondary teaching and research assistants4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41210 – College and other vocational instructors4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41220 – Secondary school teachers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41221 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41300 – Social workers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41301 – Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41302 – Religious leaders4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41310 – Police investigators and other investigative occupations4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41311 – Probation and parole officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41320 – Educational counsellors4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41321 – Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education)4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41400 – Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41401 – Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41402 – Business development officers and market researchers and analysts4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41403 – Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41404 – Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41405 – Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41406 – Recreation, sports and fitness policy researchers, consultants and program officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41407 – Program officers unique to government4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
41409 – Other professional occupations in social science4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51100 – Librarians5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51101 – Conservators and curators5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51102 – Archivists5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51110 – Editors5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51111 – Authors and writers (except technical)5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51112 – Technical writers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51113 – Journalists5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51114 – Translators, terminologists and interpreters5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51120 – Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51121 – Conductors, composers and arrangers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
51122 – Musicians and singers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport1 – Occupations usually require a university degree
12010 – Supervisors, general office and administrative support workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12011 – Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12012 – Supervisors, library, correspondence and related information workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12013 – Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12100 – Executive assistants1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12101 – Human resources and recruitment officers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12103 – Conference and event planners1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12104 – Employment insurance and revenue officers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12110 – Court reporters, medical transcriptionists and related occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12111 – Health information management occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12112 – Records management technicians1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12113 – Statistical officers and related research support occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12200 – Accounting technicians and bookkeepers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12201 – Insurance adjusters and claims examiners1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12202 – Insurance underwriters1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
12203 – Assessors, business valuators and appraisers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22100 – Chemical technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22110 – Biological technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22111 – Agricultural and fish products inspectors2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22112 – Forestry technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22113 – Conservation and fishery officers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22114 – Landscape and horticulture technicians and specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22211 – Industrial designers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22214 – Technical occupations in geomatics and meteorology2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22220 – Computer network and web technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22221 – User support technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22222 – Information systems testing technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22231 – Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22232 – Occupational health and safety specialists2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22233 – Construction inspectors2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22303 – Construction estimators2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors2 – Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32100 – Opticians3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32101 – Licensed practical nurses3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32102 – Paramedical occupations3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32110 – Denturists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32112 – Dental technologists and technicians3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32120 – Medical laboratory technologists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32121 – Medical radiation technologists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32122 – Medical sonographers3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32124 – Pharmacy technicians3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32201 – Massage therapists3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing3 – Health occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42100 – Police officers (except commissioned)4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42101 – Firefighters4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42102 – Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42200 – Paralegals and related occupations4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42201 – Social and community service workers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42203 – Instructors of persons with disabilities4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
42204 – Religion workers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52100 – Library and public archive technicians5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52110 – Film and video camera operators5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52111 – Graphic arts technicians5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52112 – Broadcast technicians5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52113 – Audio and video recording technicians5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52114 – Announcers and other broadcasters5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52120 – Graphic designers and illustrators5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
52121 – Interior designers and interior decorators5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62010 – Retail sales supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62020 – Food service supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62021 – Executive housekeepers6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62022 – Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62023 – Customer and information services supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62024 – Cleaning supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62029 – Other services supervisors6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62100 – Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62101 – Retail and wholesale buyers6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62200 – Chefs6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62201 – Funeral directors and embalmers6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
62202 – Jewellers, jewellery and watch repairers and related occupations6 – Sales and service occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72022 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72023 – Supervisors, railway transport operations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72024 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72025 – Supervisors, mail and message distribution occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72100 – Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72101 – Tool and die makers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72102 – Sheet metal workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72103 – Boilermakers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72104 – Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72105 – Ironworkers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72106 – Welders and related machine operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system)7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72201 – Industrial electricians7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72202 – Power system electricians7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72300 – Plumbers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72302 – Gas fitters7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72310 – Carpenters7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72311 – Cabinetmakers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72320 – Bricklayers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72321 – Insulators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72402 – Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72403 – Railway carmen/women7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72405 – Machine fitters7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72411 – Auto body collision, refinishing and glass technicians and damage repair estimators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72420 – Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72421 – Appliance servicers and repairers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72422 – Electrical mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72429 – Other small engine and small equipment repairers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72500 – Crane operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72501 – Water well drillers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72600 – Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72601 – Air traffic controllers and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72602 – Deck officers, water transport7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72603 – Engineer officers, water transport7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72604 – Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
72999 – Other technical trades and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
82010 – Supervisors, logging and forestry8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
82020 – Supervisors, mining and quarrying8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
82021 – Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
82030 – Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisors8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92010 – Supervisors, mineral and metal processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92011 – Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92012 – Supervisors, food and beverage processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92013 – Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92014 – Supervisors, forest products processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92015 – Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92020 – Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92021 – Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92022 – Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92023 – Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92024 – Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations
13100 – Administrative officers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13101 – Property administrators1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13102 – Payroll administrators1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13110 – Administrative assistants1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13111 – Legal administrative assistants1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13112 – Medical administrative assistants1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
13201 – Production and transportation logistics coordinators1 – Business, finance and administration occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants3 – Health occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations3 – Health occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates3 – Health occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants3 – Health occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services3 – Health occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43109 – Other instructors4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43200 – Sheriffs and bailiffs4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43201 – Correctional service officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43203 – Border services, customs, and immigration officers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
43204 – Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53100 – Registrars, restorers, interpreters and other occupations related to museum and art galleries5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53110 – Photographers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53111 – Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53120 – Dancers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53121 – Actors, comedians and circus performers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53122 – Painters, sculptors and other visual artists5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53123 – Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53124 – Artisans and craftspersons5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53125 – Patternmakers - textile, leather and fur products5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53200 – Athletes5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53201 – Coaches5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
53202 – Sports officials and referees5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63100 – Insurance agents and brokers6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63101 – Real estate agents and salespersons6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63102 – Financial sales representatives6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63200 – Cooks6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63201 – Butchers - retail and wholesale6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63202 – Bakers6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63210 – Hairstylists and barbers6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63220 – Shoe repairers and shoemakers6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
63221 – Upholsterers6 – Sales and service occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73100 – Concrete finishers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73101 – Tilesetters7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73110 – Roofers and shinglers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73111 – Glaziers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73113 – Floor covering installers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73209 – Other repairers and servicers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73300 – Transport truck drivers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73310 – Railway and yard locomotive engineers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73311 – Railway conductors and brakemen/women7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73400 – Heavy equipment operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73401 – Printing press operators7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
73402 – Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
83100 – Underground production and development miners8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
83101 – Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
83110 – Logging machinery operators8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
83120 – Fishing masters and officers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
83121 – Fishermen/women8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
93100 – Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
93101 – Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
93102 – Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
14100 – General office support workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14101 – Receptionists1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14102 – Personnel clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14103 – Court clerks and related court services occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14110 – Survey interviewers and statistical clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14111 – Data entry clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14112 – Desktop publishing operators and related occupations1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14200 – Accounting and related clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14201 – Banking, insurance and other financial clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14202 – Collection clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14300 – Library assistants and clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14301 – Correspondence, publication and regulatory clerks1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14400 – Shippers and receivers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14401 – Storekeepers and partspersons1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14402 – Production logistics workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14403 – Purchasing and inventory control workers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14404 – Dispatchers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
14405 – Transportation route and crew schedulers1 – Business, finance and administration occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
44100 – Home child care providers4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
44101 – Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
44200 – Primary combat members of the Canadian Armed Forces4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64100 – Retail salespersons and visual merchandisers6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64101 – Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical)6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64200 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64201 – Image, social and other personal consultants6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64300 – Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostesses6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64301 – Bartenders6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64310 – Travel counsellors6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64311 – Pursers and flight attendants6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64312 – Airline ticket and service agents6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64313 – Ground and water transport ticket agents, cargo service representatives and related clerks6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64314 – Hotel front desk clerks6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64320 – Tour and travel guides6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64321 – Casino workers6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64322 – Outdoor sport and recreational guides6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64400 – Customer services representatives - financial institutions6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64401 – Postal services representatives6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64409 – Other customer and information services representatives6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
64410 – Security guards and related security service occupations6 – Sales and service occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74100 – Mail and parcel sorters and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74101 – Letter carriers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74102 – Couriers and messengers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74200 – Railway yard and track maintenance workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74201 – Water transport deck and engine room crew7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74202 – Air transport ramp attendants7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74203 – Automotive and heavy truck and equipment parts installers and servicers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74204 – Utility maintenance workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
74205 – Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84100 – Underground mine service and support workers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84101 – Oil and gas well drilling and related workers and services operators8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84110 – Chain saw and skidder operators8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84111 – Silviculture and forestry workers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84120 – Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
84121 – Fishing vessel deckhands8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94100 – Machine operators, mineral and metal processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94101 – Foundry workers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94102 – Glass forming and finishing machine operators and glass cutters9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94103 – Concrete, clay and stone forming operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94104 – Inspectors and testers, mineral and metal processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94105 – Metalworking and forging machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94106 – Machining tool operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94107 – Machine operators of other metal products9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94110 – Chemical plant machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94111 – Plastics processing machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94112 – Rubber processing machine operators and related workers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94120 – Sawmill machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94121 – Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94122 – Paper converting machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94123 – Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94124 – Woodworking machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94129 – Other wood processing machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94130 – Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94131 – Weavers, knitters and other fabric making occupations9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94132 – Industrial sewing machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94133 – Inspectors and graders, textile, fabric, fur and leather products manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94140 – Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94141 – Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94142 – Fish and seafood plant workers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94143 – Testers and graders, food and beverage processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94150 – Plateless printing equipment operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94151 – Camera, platemaking and other prepress occupations9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94152 – Binding and finishing machine operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94153 – Photographic and film processors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94200 – Motor vehicle assemblers, inspectors and testers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94201 – Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94202 – Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94203 – Assemblers, fabricators and inspectors, industrial electrical motors and transformers9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94204 – Mechanical assemblers and inspectors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94205 – Machine operators and inspectors, electrical apparatus manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94210 – Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94211 – Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94212 – Plastic products assemblers, finishers and inspectors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94213 – Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
94219 – Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectors9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training
45100 – Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
55109 – Other performers5 – Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65100 – Cashiers6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65101 – Service station attendants6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65102 – Store shelf stockers, clerks and order fillers6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65109 – Other sales related occupations6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65200 – Food and beverage servers6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65201 – Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65202 – Meat cutters and fishmongers – retail and wholesale6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65210 – Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65211 – Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65220 – Pet groomers and animal care workers6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65229 – Other support occupations in personal services6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65310 – Light duty cleaners6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65311 – Specialized cleaners6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65312 – Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65320 – Dry cleaning, laundry and related occupations6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
65329 – Other service support occupations6 – Sales and service occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75100 – Longshore workers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75101 – Material handlers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75119 – Other trades helpers and labourers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75200 – Taxi and limousine drivers and chauffeurs7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75201 – Delivery service drivers and door-to-door distributors7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75210 – Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75211 – Railway and motor transport labourers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
75212 – Public works and maintenance labourers7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85100 – Livestock labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85101 – Harvesting labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85102 – Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85103 – Nursery and greenhouse labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85104 – Trappers and hunters8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85110 – Mine labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85111 – Oil and gas drilling, servicing and related labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85120 – Logging and forestry labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
85121 – Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers8 – Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95100 – Labourers in mineral and metal processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95101 – Labourers in metal fabrication9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95102 – Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95103 – Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95104 – Labourers in rubber and plastic products manufacturing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95105 – Labourers in textile processing and cutting9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95106 – Labourers in food and beverage processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95107 – Labourers in fish and seafood processing9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
95109 – Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education
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A deeper look into NOC codes

The NOC system follows a hierarchical structure, which enables the collection, dissemination, and analysis of data in a standardized and organized manner. Each number or digit in the system has a specific significance, and each level of the hierarchy provides increasing levels of detail. The following provides a description of the hierarchical levels of the classification, starting with the most detailed and progressing to the most aggregated.

Here is a description of each level of the hierarchy:

Broad Categories (first digit) – The Broad Category represents the occupational categorization, which is defined by the type of work performed, the field of study, or the industry of employment. There are 10 Broad Categories in NOC 2021 Version 1.0

TEER Categories (second digit) – The TEER Category represents the necessary training, education, experience, and responsibilities required for an occupation. There are 6 TEER Categories in NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

Major Groups (first and second digits) – The Major Group is represented by the combination of the Broad Category and the TEER Category, and encompasses several sub-major groups. There are 45 Major Groups in NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

Sub-major Groups (3-digit) – The Sub-major Group represents the aggregation of several minor groups and is represented by the three-digit code used by the NOC. There are 89 Sub-major Groups in NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

Minor Groups (4-digit) – The Minor Group represents the occupational domain in which the occupation is carried out, and is an aggregation of several unit groups. There are 162 Minor Groups in NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

Unit Groups (5-digit) – The Unit Group is the most detailed level of the classification and represents one or several occupations combined together within the NOC. There are 516 Unit Groups in NOC 2021 Version 1.0.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code is a critical component of the Canadian immigration system, which is used to categorize and identify every type of job in the country. It is essential to understand how to find the right NOC code to ensure that your immigration application is accurate and successful.

The TEER system, which is a component of the NOC, categorizes jobs based on their level of training, education, experience, and responsibilities. To be eligible for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class or Federal Skilled Worker Class, the occupation must fall under the TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.

Our Canadian immigration consulting services can help you navigate this process, ensure that you have the correct NOC code, and provide guidance throughout your immigration journey.


Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta Accelerated Tech Pathway

Overview

Accelerated Tech Eligibility

  • you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300 and above
  • you work full-time or have an offer for full-time employment in Alberta:
    • your occupation is on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations and
    • is for an employer in the Alberta tech industry on the list
  • your primary occupation in your EE profile matches your Alberta employment or your job offer
  • 0013 Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services
  • 0112 Human resources managers
  • 0131 Telecommunication carriers manager
  • 0211 Engineering managers
  • 0212 Architecture and science managers
  • 0213 Computer and information systems managers
  • 0512 Managers – publishing, motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
  • 0601 Corporate sales managers
  • 1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
  • 1121 Human resources professionals
  • 1223 Human resources and recruitment officers
  • 2131 Civil engineers
  • 2132 Mechanical engineers
  • 2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
  • 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)
  • 2161 Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries
  • 2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 2172 Database analysts and data administrators
  • 2173 Software engineers and designers
  • 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • 2175 Web designers and developers
  • 2221 Biological technologists and technicians
  • 2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2233 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
  • 2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
  • 2253 Drafting technologists and technicians
  • 2281 Computer network technicians
  • 2282 User support technicians
  • 2283 Information systems testing technicians
  • 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
  • 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
  • 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health)
  • 4163 Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
  • 5131 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
  • 5241 Graphic designers and illustrators
  • 7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
  • 7242 Industrial electricians
  • 7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
  • 2211 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
  • 3251 Basic Chemical Manufacturing
  • 3254 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 3333 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
  • 3341 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
  • 3342 Communications Equipment Manufacturing
  • 3343 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
  • 3344 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
  • 3345 Navigational, Medical and Control Instruments Manufacturing
  • 3346 Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
  • 3364 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
  • 4173 Computer and Communications Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
  • 5112 Software Publishers
  • 5121 Motion Picture and Video Industries
  • 5173 Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carrier (except Satellite)
  • 5174 Satellite Telecommunications
  • 5179 Other Telecommunications
  • 5182 Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
  • 5191 Other Information Services
  • 5413 Architectural, Engineering and Related Services
  • 5414 Specialized Design Services
  • 5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 5419 Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • 7115 Independent Artists, Writers and Performers
  • 8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • employees who work part-time, casually or seasonally
  • contractors or agency workers
  • Employees who work from a location outside of Alberta, such as online.
  • are a refugee claimant or involved with an appeal or removal process
  • have an active AAIP nomination
  • have a letter from AAIP stating you are not eligible

Assessment criteria

  • you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool and a CRS score of 300 or above
  • meet the eligibility criteria of either:
  • must be working full-time or have an Alberta offer for full-time employment
    • this occupation must match the primary occupation in your active Express Entry profile
    • your occupation is on the list of eligible Accelerated Tech Pathway occupations and
    • for an Alberta employer:
      • in Alberta under an eligible tech industry on the list
      • that is a business which is registered with the provincial, territorial or national government, has an established production capacity, a physical plant or place of business in Alberta.
      • of which you do not own 10% or more of the voting shares of the business.
  • you have a contract or job offer signed by your Alberta employer and yourself and it shows:
    • continuous paid work
    • full-time work (30 hours per week minimum)
    • for at least 12 months of employment
    • for a job in Alberta
      • If you work or will be working at a home-based business in Alberta, your employer must have the authorization to operate that business location from a personal residence.
    • a base wage or salary:
  • if you are working for your employer in Alberta when you submit your application, you must have valid immigration status, meaning either a work permit or implied status.
  • intend to live and work in Alberta

How to apply through the Accelerated Tech Program

  • complete and submit the online application, and
  • pay the application fee

Application fee

How to apply for permanent residency

Work permits after nomination

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Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta Express Entry Stream

Overview

  • The Alberta Express Entry Stream is not open to candidates who apply directly.
  • Only candidates who have been invited may submit an application. The AAIP invites those who meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply.
  • You cannot use a nomination from any other AAIP stream to apply under the Alberta Express Entry Stream or the federal Express Entry system.
  • Nominations for the Alberta Express Entry Stream cannot be extended.

General Alberta Express Entry Stream

Accelerated Tech Pathway

Alberta Express Entry Stream Eligibility

  • you have an active profile in the Express Entry pool and a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
  • you have expressed interest in moving to Alberta permanently
  • your primary occupation must support Alberta’s economic development and diversification
  • you currently have an Alberta-based job offer
  • you have graduated from a Canadian college or university
  • you have a child, parent, or sibling who is either a permanent resident or Canadian citizen living in Alberta
  • you speak French as your first language
  • your Express Entry profile expires within 5 months
  • your Express Entry primary occupation:

How to apply if you receive a Notification of Interest letter

  • within two weeks of receiving your letter in your Express Entry profile, email a copy to AAIP at albertaexpressentry@gov.ab.ca
  • provide your profile number
  • provide the email address you will use
  • provide information about current and past AAIP applications
  • have an active profile in the Express Entry pool with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 300
    • the primary occupation in your federal Express Entry profile must be an occupation that supports Alberta’s economic development and diversification
  • meet the criteria of one of the Express Entry immigration programs:
  • intend to live and work in Alberta permanently
  • submit a complete application, and
  • pay the AAIP application fee

Alberta Express Entry Stream application fee

How to apply for permanent residency

Express Entry

Alberta Advantage Immigration Program

Alberta Opportunity Stream

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is a Provincial Nominee Program designed to help individuals become permanent residents of Canada through a nomination from the province of Alberta.

The Alberta Opportunity Stream is for foreign workers who have a full-time job offer from an Alberta employer in an eligible occupation and are already working full-time in Alberta.

Review the eligibility requirements to see if you are eligible to apply:

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Overview

Residency, and work permit requirements

  • A positive Labour Market Impact Assessment
  • An LMIA exemption work permit:
    • International Experience Canada
    • Workers transferred to Canada within a company
    • International trade agreements
    • Mobilité Francophone
    • R205(d) for religious work
    • Vulnerable workers including workers under the VWOWP exemption, or
    • A family member of a vulnerable worker under the VWOWP exemption
  • A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) from an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution (must also meet specific occupation, education and work experience requirements)
  • An open work permit issued under one of IRCC’s open work permit public policies:
  • refugee claimants or if you are involved in an appeal or removal process
  • temporary residents living in a different province other than Alberta, or
  • foreign nationals who do not have valid temporary resident status

Occupation requirements

Language requirements

Education requirements

Approved Alberta institutions

Eligible Alberta credentials

Work experience requirements

Eligible work experience

  • Within the past 18 months, you must have worked for at least 12 months full-time in your current job in Alberta.
  • You must have worked full-time in your current occupation for at least 24 months within the last 30 months - this experience can come from a combination of work done in Alberta, Canada (outside of Alberta), or abroad.
  • must have worked full-time for at least 30 hours per week
  • must be for the same occupation as your current occupation
  • must have had temporary resident status if done in Canada or Alberta
  • cannot have been gained while studying in Canada unless you are a PGWP holder who finished paid co-op work terms as a part of your program of study at an Alberta post-secondary institution. To
  • qualify, your work terms must have been:
    • paid and full-time (at least 30 hours per week)
    • for work experience directly related to your current occupation, and
    • for work experience, all gained within Alberta
  • must have the required licensing or certification to work in your current occupation within Alberta if required.
  • for compulsory trades in Alberta, you must have a valid Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Trade (AIT) trade certificate.
  • childcare workers, you must have valid certification as a Level 2 Early Childhood Educator or Level 3 Early Childhood Educator.

Eligible job offers

  • continuous, and paid work
  • full-time work (at least 30 hours per week)
  • work in your current occupation
  • employment for a minimum of 12 months
  • wages and benefits that meet the provinces minimum wage and:
  • work for an eligible Alberta Advantage Immigration Program occupation that meets AAIP work permit requirements

 

Application fees

How to apply

Here is a list of the steps required to get Permanent Residence through the Alberta Opportunity Stream (AOS), so that you have a better understanding of the process.

Apply via the AAIP portal by completing the online application and uploading all required documentation.

​Apply for permanent residence to the federal government (IRCC) within 6 months of receiving the nomination via the PR portal and include the nomination from the AAIP along with the application and all required documentation.


IMM 5409 guide

IMM 5409 guide

The IMM 5409 – Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union, is an application form that people who wish to include their common-law spouses in their immigration applications must complete.

There are several programs available that allow family members to sponsor each other for residency in Canada. If eligible, individuals may use these visa programs to sponsor their relatives for immigration to Canada as permanent residents of the country.

If you’re in a common-law relationship and want to immigrate to Canada, there’s one key way you can prove your relationship; by submitting the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union along with supporting documents.

Below is our IMM 5409 – Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union guide:

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Are we considered Common-Law?

First of all, it is important to understand if you are in a common-law relationship.

The term “common-law partner” is defined as “an individual who is (ordinarily) cohabiting.”

Living with common law status means that you are living in a conjugal relationship with a person who is not your married spouse and has been living with you in a conjugal relationship for at least 12 continuous months.

From the day on which two individuals may provide evidence to prove their cohabitation in a conjugal relationship, a common-law marriage exists. The onus is on the applicant to show that they have been living in a common-law relationship for at least one year before submitting an application.

After living together for one year, partners may still maintain their common-law relationship even if they live apart for periods of time. For example, a couple may have been apart due to the sickness or death of a family member, unfavourable national circumstances (such as war or political upheaval), or work or education-related causes, and therefore are not cohabiting at the time an application is made.

Despite the fact that they are no longer living together, a common-law relationship is still in existence if the pair has cohabited continuously in a conjugal relationship for at least one year and intends to do so again as soon as possible. It should be clear that both parties are continuing their relationship.

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Where can I find the IMM 5409 form?

The IMM 5409E form may be downloaded from the IRCC website. In order to open this form, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer, which can be downloaded for free.

Who needs to fill out the IMM 5409 form?

When the Document Checklist for your application requires that you submit an IMM 5409, you must do so.

It is always a good idea to fill out this form at any time your common-law partnership has an impact on the application, especially if you are applying for an immigration benefit based on your relationship.

You should include the form when sponsoring a common-law partner/spouse for permanent residence for example when applying for an Express Entry or Alberta Advantage Immigration Program application with your spouse.

The IMM 5409 is also useful for temporary visitors. If you can prove your relationship, all immigration benefits available to married spouses, such as the open work permit for spouses of skilled workers, are equally available to common-law partners.

The IMM 5409 form is advantageous for international students who want a common-law partner to come with them, or for visitors wanting to prolong their stay so they can spend more time with their partner.

Who needs to sign the IMM 5409 form?

The IMM 5409 is a solemn declaration immigration form that requires both parties to declare the truthfulness of its contents. A qualified public official must witness this. In Canada, examples of such officials are Notary services, Commissioners of Oaths, or Commissioners of Taking Affidavits. If you’re outside Canada, a Notary Public or the equivalent can suffice.

There is no official document to show a common-law marriage, as there is with marriage. As a result, the greater formality of the Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union gives greater credibility to your statements since it is a criminal offence to make an untrue declaration in a Statutory Declaration.

signature on document

What are the IMM 5409 form requirements?

In order to make a Statutory Declaration, you must meet the requirements below.

A Commissioner of Oaths is a professional who will read and make sure you understand the document before asking you to swear that information in it is true. An oath is simply your very serious promise that what you’re saying is accurate.

These are the requirements you must follow to make a statutory declaration:

  • You must be physically present with the Commissioner of Oaths when signing this document.
  • You must certify that you've read and understood the statements outlined in the document.
  • You must state the declaration aloud, believing it to be true and knowing that is has the same legal power as if you made it under oath.
  • The Commissioner of Oaths must verify the identity of the person making the deposition. You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, etc.
  • After all of these criteria have been met, the deponent and the oath commissioner will both sign the statutory declaration of the common-law union IMM 5409. Finally, the Commissioner of Oaths will affix his signature and seal to your certificate.

IMM 5409 form tips

  • First, ensure you meet the common-law criteria.
  • Fill out the form, but don't sign or date it until you're in front of a public official.
  • Do not leave any questions blank.
  • Ensure all the details are correct.
  • Use your complete legal names, exactly as they appear on your passports.
  • The IMM 5409 asks for the length of time you and your spouse have lived together continuously, with starting and ending dates. The start date is when you first moved in together, not when you began dating. If you are still living together when you sign the declaration, the end date can be "to present" or the day you will sign the form.
  • Attend together before the public official for signing, if feasible.

How to sign IMM 5409 form if my partner is in a different city/country?

Even if you are not living together with your partner at the time you will be signing the Statutory Declaration, as long as you have lived together for at least 12 months in the past and your relationship continues, it is still possible to be regarded as a common law partnership.

In Box 5, both partners are considered “Declarants.” The second line doesn’t need to be filled in. Each partner then should take a form to a qualified official for signing, and then submit both signed forms with your application.

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What are examples of proof of relationships documents?

Canada Immigration demands proof that you have lived at the same address in order to maintain a common-law relationship, therefore documents must be produced to show this. Most people will require a lease if they are sharing a home. Because each relationship is unique, no one-size-fits-all document is necessary; instead, standard proof might be as simple as a lease, shared utility bills, or a letter from your landlord stating that you lived there during the time period in question.

Additional confirmation might come from letters sent to each of you, or employment, tax, and bank records that show your residences. Letters from friends and family are less convincing than third-party documents.

Some examples are provided in the IMM 5409, such as life insurance and joint accounts, but no particular document is mandatory. In your situation, it is recommended that you provide reasonable documentation.

Conclusion

The IMM 5409 form is a document by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada used to declare that you are in a common-law relationship with your partner. The form must be filled out and signed in front of a public official and can be completed by hand or typed. You will need to provide evidence of your cohabitation, as well as other corroborating documents to prove to the Canadian government the ongoing nature of your relationship.

When using the IMM 5409 form it’s crucial to use the most recent version of any immigration form when submitting your application. Every form has a date in the bottom left corner.

We hope our IMM 5409 – Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union guide was helpful. If you have any other questions or concerns, get in contact with a law firm that is part of a law society or a Canadian immigration consultant.


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How to write a cover letter for a permanent residence application

A cover letter for a permanent residence application is used to address any doubts or concerns that an immigration officer from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada may have regarding your application.

A cover letter, also known as a letter of explanation, may be useful in assisting officials in determining whether or not you are eligible to immigrate through the program of choice since it is your duty to demonstrate that you are qualified to apply under the chosen immigration program.

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How to write a cover letter for a permanent residence application

All Canadian immigration program applications are human-assessed by immigration officers and not machine-scanned. So when you’re writing your letter of explanation, keep in mind that you must persuade the immigration agent that your case is genuine and meets the criteria, but that you are unable to produce the documents to demonstrate this for whatever reason.

The immigration officers who process applications are busy, analyzing a large number of cases every day. Consequently, it is beneficial to maintain a respectful tone throughout the letter and state your intent early on. Try to avoid giving irrelevant information that won’t aid your cause.

Here are some simple rules to follow to write a successful cover letter:

  • Should be short, concise and factual
  • Keep it to a maximum of 1-2 pages
  • You do not need an index for your papers. IRCC system gives you a document checklist
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Sample cover letter

Your Full name                                                                   

Your Mailing address

Your Telephone

Your Email address

Re: UCI number XXXX-XXX

 

Dear Visa Officer,

I am applying for Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class.

I am attaching this letter to provide an explanation on the following:

Topic #1

Explain the situation.

Topic #2

Explain the situation.

Insert your request here.

 

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Your name

When to add a cover letter

If you have any questions or concerns about your application, it may be in your best interest to include a properly drafted cover letter to increase your chances of being granted PR status.

If any of the following describes you, among other relevant factors, then adding a cover letter may help with processing your application:

  • If the proof you submitted to verify settlement funds does not contain all of the required fields and information
  • If your application does not contain all of the required fields and information, such as details about the responsibilities you were obliged to perform during your time in that profession
  • If you cannot get a police clearance certificate by the time you need to submit your application
  • If you can not obtain a birth certificate if you are from a country with an unstable government

When not to add a cover letter

In some cases, a letter of explanation will not be useful and it cannot fix all the gaps in your application or rectify missing information.

Below are some examples of times when a letter of explanation will not aid your case:

  • If your application is missing a key document, such as a passport
  • If you have not included the results of a medical examination
  • If your documents have not been converted into English or French before submitting your application

It is important to remember that a letter of explanation is simply an explanation. The only thing it can do is explain why a certain document wasn’t submitted. You cannot use it to explain when you don’t meet the eligibility requirements that the PR application process entails.

FAQ's

No, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada does not need or request a cover letter with applications. Although not mandatory, a letter of explanation may be beneficial to your application process.

A cover letter is not required to be merged with every additional document you submit along with your application. Address all the issues in a single document and submit it as a Letter of Explanation.

Is the cover letter required to be notarized? No, the cover letter does not have to be notarized. It doesn’t have to be self-attested, either.

Have you submitted your documents online and the cover letter or letter of explanation does not appear under additional documents?

This is a technical issue where the Letter of Explanation tab disappears.

To fix this issue, attempt Clearing your browser cache and logging into your online account using the incognito mode.

Conclusion

A cover letter for a permanent residence application can be helpful when trying to explain gaps or missing information from an application. The cover letter should be concise, factual and respectful. If you have any questions or concerns about your application, get in contact.


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What is maintained status?

In Canada, maintained status, previously known as implied status, is when a temporary resident wants to extend their status in Canada before the expiry date of their visa. The applicant may lawfully remain in Canada under the terms of their previous status until a decision is reached on the new application.

Your current application to visit, work or study in Canada is kept active until the government decides on your new application.

Maintained status can let you continue working in Canada if you have already been working in Canada on a work permit, or if you are continuing your studies in Canada on a study permit. Or, if you held visitor status at the time you applied for an extension in Canada, you may be able to remain as a visitor if you held visitor status at the time you applied for an extension or change of temporary status in Canada.

Here is a list of common questions that we have answered regarding maintained status in Canada:

How can maintained status help you stay in Canada

Maintained status can help you stay in Canada by extending your temporary resident visa. The benefits of maintaining your status are that you can continue to work in Canada if you have already been working on a work permit, or if you are continuing your studies in Canada on a study permit. Maintained status can also help you stay in Canada by extending your visitor visa. You must apply for maintained status before your temporary residency expires.

How do I get maintained status

You must be a visitor, student, or worker in Canada to obtain maintained status. Then, before your current permit expires, you must apply for an extension or a fresh permit. You may be automatically given maintained status in such a case; you do not need to apply for it separately.

When to apply for maintained status

If you are in Canada and your temporary residency is about to expire, you may be able to apply for maintained status to extend your stay in Canada. You must apply for maintained status before your temporary residency expires.

How to apply for maintained status

If you hold a temporary resident status that is about to expire, you may be able to apply for maintained status to extend your stay in Canada. You must apply for maintained status before your temporary residency expires. To apply for maintained status, you will need to submit an application to the government of Canada.

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Does work experience gained on implied status count towards PR

Yes - even if a worker's application for a work permit extension is rejected, any relevant work performed until the day of the refusal counts toward their PR application eligibility.

Is my implied status automatic after I submit a PR application

No – even if you applied for permanent residency through Express Entry or you have submitted a sponsorship application, you do not automatically acquire implied status in Canada.

In order to keep temporary legal status in Canada, residents must file an application to extend their stay, whether they have applied for permanent residence or not. Before your current temporary authorization expires, you can extend your status by obtaining a bridging open work permit (BOWP) or a visitor extension, for example.

What are the risks of not maintaining your status

If you do not maintain your status, you may be required to leave Canada. You may also be ineligible to re-apply for a work permit or study permit. In addition, if you have already been working in Canada on a work permit, or if you are continuing your studies in Canada on a study permit, you may no longer be able to work or study in Canada.

What happens if I leave Canada on maintained status

Temporary Residents on a Work Permit

You can continue to work under the same conditions as your existing permit in which you arrived in Canada if you are on maintained status as a worker. If you depart Canada while on maintained status as a worker, you will not be able to work in Canada again until your new work permit is granted.

Temporary Residents on a Study Permit

If you are a student who has recently been granted maintained status, you may continue studying, and working if appropriate, until your new study permit is available. You will not be allowed to study in Canada upon returning to Canada if you depart while on implied status as a student.

The only exemption is if you are a minor studying at the primary or secondary school level, in which case, you may study without a permit. You will not be permitted to study until you obtain your new study permit if you are over 18 and/or studying at the post-secondary level

Temporary Residents on a Visitor Visa

If you're in Canada as a tourist, you can't work or study. You will return to Canada as a visitor the next time you enter if you leave while on implied status as a visitor.

The duration you can stay as a visitor is reset each time you re-enter Canada as a tourist. While the CBSA determines how long you can remain when you enter, most visitors are given the full six months permitted to visit Canada.

There are no consequences for leaving Canada while on implied status as a visitor.

Conclusion

Ensuring you have maintained status is important because it allows you to continue working, studying, or visiting Canada. If you do not maintain your status, you may be required to leave Canada and may be ineligible to re-apply for a work permit or study permit. Make sure to apply for maintained status before your temporary residency status expires.

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