Canada has adopted new NOC (National Occupational Classification) system 2021 Version-1 for all its immigration programs from November 16, 2022. This change has affected not just NOC occupation codes, but also the eligibility criteria of some key immigration Programs.
Let’s find out summary of changes under NOC 2021 and its impact on key Canadian PNP, i.e. Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP).
Summary of Changes after implementation of NOC 2021
On November 16, 2022, the federal government updated the National Occupational Classification (NOC):
- Old NOC 2016 skill type, i.e. NOC 0, A, B, C and D has been replaced with a NOC 2021 6-category system representing the training, education, experience and responsibilities (TEER) needed to work in an occupation.
- 4-digit NOC codes are now 5-digit codes.
- A few occupations have split into new NOC codes or merged into a NOC code.
- A few occupations have changed to a different TEER category compared to their old skill level.
- The eligibility cut-off for Express Entry is TEER 3 (equivalent to Skill Level B).
- 16 new occupations are now eligible for the Federal Skilled Workers Program and Canadian Experience Class and three occupations are no longer eligible.
Click here to view new Canada NOC Occupation list- NOC 2021 Version- 1
AAIP Eligibility Criteria changes post new NOC
From November 16, 2022, Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) worker stream requirements replicate the NOC 2021:
- AAIP language requirements are now based on TEER, i.e. the minimum language requirements have increased in 16 added occupations and decreased in 3 occupations.
- Ineligible and eligible occupations lists updated with new NOC codes.
- Wage requirements for religious workers updated with new NOC codes.
- Rural Renewal Stream work experience requirements are now based on TEER.
- General Express Entry Stream occupation eligibility has changed for 19 occupations.
Rest selection requirements remain unaffected.
Candidates who apply on or after November 16, 2022
If you apply on or after November 16, 2022, you must use the NOC 2021. To understand impact of these changes:
- Find your occupation and TEER Category using the new NOC 2021 Occupation list.
- Check the - eligibility, how to Apply, and after you are nominated, etc. information for each AAIP worker stream.
Candidates who applied on or before November 15, 2022
If you have applied on or before November 15, 2022, you will be assessed using the NOC 2016:
- Sum-ups of the NOC 2016 version of selection requirements are available on the Eligibility page for each stream.
- Nomination certificates, nomination extensions and 204(c) Letters of Support will be issued using the NOC 2016.
- For further details, check the How to Apply and After you are nominated information for each stream.
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To get more clarification about the new NOC system application or to apply for Permanent Resident (PR) Visa in Canada in 2022-23, you may contact Visas Avenue for trusted process assistance. You may call VA Canada Migration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.
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Rajneesh Kumar
23 November, 2022 
