Chapter 7

Occupations in High Demand

Your occupation  or work experience is a very important  factor in your assessing your application. You can get a maximum of 21 points depending on your work experience. Your application for an immigrant visa will be assessed on your qualifications, skills and experience in the occupation you intend to follow in Canada.

For you to qualify under the skilled worker immigration, you must meet the following minimum work experience requirements:

• You must have at least one year of  paid full-time work experience. 
• Your occupation or work experience must be in the category of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC). 
• You must have had this work experience within the last 10 years before you file your application.

To find out your work experience equivalent in Canada, you need to use the National Occupation Classification or NOC issued by the government of Canada. Click here to go Chapter 9.

What is the National Occupation Classification (NOC)?  

It a classification of various jobs as used in Canada.  The complete NOC  listing is shown in Chapter 9.

What if my occupation is not on the NOC?   

If your intended occupation is not on the NOC, you will not qualify for immigration. Even if the points gained from other factors exceeds the required 75 points, you would still not qualify for landed immigrant status.  

What are the requirements for each occupation?   

The standards for each occupation from the (NOC) may be different in Canada than in your country of origin. It is very important that you fulfill the Canadian standards. The Job Description for each occupation will be discussed in the next chapter.

What is Human Resources Canada Centre (HRDC) ? 

It is a local office of Human Resources Development Canada which provides advice on local labor market conditions as well as job opportunities.

What is arranged employment ? 

It is a guaranteed job offer from Canadian employer that has been validated by a Human Resources Canada Centre certifying that there is no qualified Canadian or permanent resident available to fill the position.