📌 NOC & TEER: Why Your Job Duties Matter More Than Your Title

Choosing your NOC code only by job title can quietly derail an immigration plan, even when your experience looks strong on paper. For Canadian immigration, NOC 2021 is about what you actually do at work, not just what your position is called. The same or similar job titles can fall under different NOC codes and TEER categories. A practical approach is to identify a likely five‑digit NOC 2021 code, read the lead statement and main duties, and compare them to your real day‑to‑day responsibilities. Your employment documents should support that match, because officers will look for consistency between your claimed NOC and what your reference letters describe. In NOC 2021, the second digit of the five‑digit code shows the TEER level. For example, NOC 72310 (carpenters) is TEER 2, NOC 62024 (cleaning supervisors) is TEER 2, and NOC 44101 (home support workers) is TEER 4. For Express Entry, qualifying work experience is usually in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3, and you still need to meet all program criteria for work history, language, education, and other factors. TEER 4 or 5 experience is often more relevant to provincial nominee pathways, where some occupations can be supported by an eligible employer and a suitable provincial stream. ATA Immigration works with applicants who need to align their NOC, TEER level, and documents with realistic federal and provincial options. If you are unsure whether your current or past role fits the requirements of the program you are targeting, a structured review can help you avoid mismatches before you submit. 🧭 Explore Canadian immigration pathways and how NOC/TEER fit into them: https://www.ataimmigration.com/immigration-canada 📄 Need help aligning your work experience with the correct NOC 2021 code?: https://www.ataimmigration.com/book-online

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