NEW NOC code 2021 & Express Entry Eligibility Updates

NEW UPDATES ON EXPRESS ENTRY

Starting on November 16, 2022. IRCC & ESDC is switching to the NEW National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, replacing the current version of NOC 2016. The current NOC 2016 skill type and skill level structure (NOC 0, A, B, C and D) will be replaced by a 6-category system representing the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities needed to work in an occupation.

The Skill type of 0, A, B, C, D is replaced with 5 TEERS. For candidates in the EXPRESS ENTRY pool, you must update your NOC to 2021 in order to receive an ITA from IRCC.

Program delivery instructions to reflect the coming changes for the following lines of business is also being updated:

• Canadian experience class

• federal skilled trades

• federal skilled workers

• out-of-status construction workers

• economic classes (non-Express Entry)

The UPDATED eligibility criteria for Express Entry candidates is listed as following:

For further details on the specific update for each of the above program, please refer to the IRCC's website for newest information. Reference: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2022-noc.html