Canada’s skilled worker immigration programs rely on the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Code, categorizing occupations in the Canadian labour market. The transition from the 2016 to the 2021 NOC version, along with the TEER system’s introduction, significantly impacted the path of international students aiming for permanent residency (PR) in Canada.
TEER represents an occupation’s requirements based on these crucial factors:
- T: Training
- E: Education
- E: Experience
- R: Responsibilities
TEER evaluates the complexity of occupational tasks, determining the level of formal education, training, experience, and responsibility necessary for proficient job performance.
TEER Groups for Immigration are categorized as follows:
- TEER 0: Management occupations
- TEER 1: Professional occupations typically requiring a university degree
- TEER 2: Technical occupations demanding a college diploma and 2+ years of apprenticeship training
- TEER 3: Technical occupations necessitating a college diploma, apprenticeship training, or 6+ months of on-the-job training
- TEER 4: Intermediate occupations typically require a high school diploma or specialized training
- TEER 5: Labour jobs, usually involving short-term work demonstrations and no formal education prerequisites
Stay informed with EGI for TEER system updates and your path to Canadian permanent residency.
