An approved French test must show NCLC 7 or higher in speaking, listening, reading and writing. There is no separate occupation list for this category.
Express Entry
Start with eligibility
Express Entry manages applications under the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker Program and Federal Skilled Trades Program. You must qualify for at least one of these programs to enter the pool.
The CRS ranks eligible candidates. A score alone does not establish program eligibility, category eligibility or admissibility. An invitation starts the permanent residence application stage; it is not an approval.
How we can help
- Review program eligibility, NOC duties and the evidence supporting your work history.
- Check language results, education assessments, spouse factors and claimed CRS points.
- Prepare or review a profile and, after an invitation, the application and supporting documents.
- Address inconsistencies, previous refusals and other issues requiring legal analysis.
The scope of any representation is confirmed in a written retainer after an individual assessment.
Book a consultationRules changed on November 3, 2026
The new Labour Market Integration factor takes the higher of two amounts: Canadian work-length points plus qualifying high-wage occupation experience points, or qualifying high-wage job-offer points. These two routes are not added together. A job offer no longer needs an LMIA, but must still meet the applicable requirements.
High-wage tiers follow IRCC’s occupation list, not your individual salary. Earlier invitation cut-offs used the rules in force at that time and are not directly comparable with a score under the new rules.
IRCC announced a pause in invitation rounds while existing profiles are recalculated, which could take up to two weeks. This notice was checked on November 8, 2026; consult IRCC for subsequent changes.
Current Express Entry invitation categories
Category-based selection identifies candidates with particular language skills or occupational experience. You must still qualify for an Express Entry program, meet the round’s requirements and compete on CRS. Category eligibility does not guarantee an invitation.
For the eight occupation categories below, you generally need 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the previous three years in one listed occupation. The experience need not be continuous. Healthcare, STEM, trades, education and transport accept Canadian or foreign experience; the physician, senior-manager and researcher categories require Canadian experience. French and military recruits have separate requirements.
Includes listed health professionals, nursing occupations and social service roles. Match your actual duties to the eligible NOC, rather than relying on your employer’s industry.
Covers selected occupations, including cybersecurity and certain engineering roles. A technology job or STEM degree alone does not establish eligibility.
Includes listed electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other trades. This invitation category is separate from the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Includes school teachers, early childhood educators and assistants, and other listed education roles. Check the specific NOC and duties.
The current list covers specified aviation occupations and automotive, truck and bus mechanics. It does not cover every transport-sector job.
For listed specialist and family physician occupations. The qualifying experience must have been gained in Canada.
For the four listed senior-management NOCs. A managerial title alone is insufficient; the qualifying experience must be in Canada.
Covers university professors and lecturers, and post-secondary teaching and research assistants on the list. The qualifying experience must be in Canada.
A separate route for eligible foreign military applicants, with service, Canadian Armed Forces offer, occupation and education requirements. Ordinary civilian job offers do not qualify.
Select a category name to view its eligibility rules and applicable NOC list here. Category lists and high-wage scoring lists serve different purposes; check each separately.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Have French-language test results showing NCLC 7 or higher in each of the four abilities: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying experience may have been gained in Canada or abroad.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
37 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 31100 | 临床及实验室医学专科医生Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 1 |
| 31101 | 外科专科医生Specialists in surgery | 1 |
| 31102 | 全科医生及家庭医生General practitioners and family physicians | 1 |
| 31103 | 兽医Veterinarians | 1 |
| 31110 | 牙医Dentists | 1 |
| 31111 | 验光师Optometrists | 1 |
| 31112 | 听力学家及言语语言病理学家Audiologists and speech-language pathologists | 1 |
| 31120 | 药剂师Pharmacists | 1 |
| 31121 | 膳食营养师及营养学专业人员Dietitians and nutritionists | 1 |
| 31200 | 心理学家Psychologists | 1 |
| 31201 | 脊椎矫正师Chiropractors | 1 |
| 31202 | 物理治疗师Physiotherapists | 1 |
| 31203 | 职业治疗师Occupational therapists | 1 |
| 31209 | 其他健康诊断与治疗专业人员Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating | 1 |
| 31300 | 护理协调员及主管Nursing coordinators and supervisors | 1 |
| 31301 | 注册护士及注册精神科护士Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses | 1 |
| 31302 | 执业护士Nurse practitioners | 1 |
| 31303 | 医师助理、助产士及相关医疗专业人员Physician assistants, midwives and allied health professionals | 1 |
| 32101 | 执业实用护士Licensed practical nurses | 2 |
| 32102 | 院前急救医疗人员Paramedical occupations | 2 |
| 32103 | 呼吸治疗师、临床灌注师及心肺技术专家Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists | 2 |
| 32104 | 动物健康技术专家及兽医技术员Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians | 2 |
| 32109 | 其他治疗与评估技术人员Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment | 2 |
| 32111 | 牙科卫生师及牙科治疗师Dental hygienists and dental therapists | 2 |
| 32120 | 医学检验技术专家Medical laboratory technologists | 2 |
| 32121 | 医学放射技术专家Medical radiation technologists | 2 |
| 32122 | 医学超声检查师Medical sonographers | 2 |
| 32123 | 心脏及电生理诊断技术专家Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists | 2 |
| 32124 | 药房技术员Pharmacy technicians | 2 |
| 32129 | 其他医疗技术专家及技术员Other medical technologists and technicians | 2 |
| 32201 | 按摩治疗师Massage therapists | 2 |
| 33101 | 医学检验助理及相关技术人员Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations | 3 |
| 33102 | 护理助理、勤务人员及患者服务人员Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates | 3 |
| 33103 | 药房技术助理及药房助理Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants | 3 |
| 41300 | 社会工作者Social workers | 1 |
| 41301 | 心理咨询及相关专门治疗师Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies | 1 |
| 42201 | 社会及社区服务工作者Social and community service workers | 2 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying experience may have been gained in Canada or abroad.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
11 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 20011 | 建筑及科学领域经理Architecture and science managers | 0 |
| 21220 | 网络安全专家Cybersecurity specialists | 1 |
| 21300 | 土木工程师Civil Engineers | 1 |
| 21301 | 机械工程师Mechanical Engineers | 1 |
| 21310 | 电气及电子工程师Electrical and electronics engineers | 1 |
| 21321 | 工业及制造工程师Industrial and manufacturing engineers | 1 |
| 21331 | 地质工程师Geological Engineers | 1 |
| 22300 | 土木工程技术专家及技术员Civil engineering technologists and technicians | 2 |
| 22301 | 机械工程技术专家及技术员Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 2 |
| 22310 | 电气及电子工程技术专家与技术员Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians | 2 |
| 63100 | 保险代理人及经纪人Insurance agents and brokers | 3 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying experience may have been gained in Canada or abroad.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
25 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 22303 | 建筑工程估价员Construction estimators | 2 |
| 70010 | 建筑施工经理Construction managers | 0 |
| 70011 | 住宅建造及翻修经理Home building and renovation managers | 0 |
| 72100 | 机械加工技工及机械加工与工装检查员Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors | 2 |
| 72102 | 钣金工Sheet metal workers | 2 |
| 72106 | 焊工及相关机器操作员Welders and related machine operators | 2 |
| 72200 | 电工（工业及电力系统电工除外）Electricians (except industrial and power system) | 2 |
| 72201 | 工业电工Industrial electricians | 2 |
| 72300 | 水管工Plumbers | 2 |
| 72302 | 燃气安装工Gas fitters | 2 |
| 72310 | 木工Carpenters | 2 |
| 72311 | 橱柜制作工Cabinetmakers | 2 |
| 72320 | 砌砖工Bricklayers | 2 |
| 72400 | 建筑机械装配及工业机械维修技工Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics | 2 |
| 72401 | 重型机械设备维修技工Heavy-duty equipment mechanics | 2 |
| 72402 | 供暖、制冷及空调维修技工Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics | 2 |
| 72422 | 电气机械维修技工Electrical mechanics | 2 |
| 72501 | 水井钻探工Water well drillers | 2 |
| 72999 | 其他技术工种及相关职业人员Other technical trades and related occupations | 2 |
| 73100 | 混凝土抹面工Concrete finishers | 3 |
| 73110 | 屋顶及屋面瓦铺设工Roofers and shinglers | 3 |
| 73112 | 油漆工及装饰工（室内装饰设计人员除外）Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) | 3 |
| 73113 | 地面铺装工Floor covering installers | 3 |
| 82021 | 石油及天然气钻探与服务承包商及主管Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services | 2 |
| 63201 | 肉类分割工（零售及批发）Butchers - retail and wholesale | 3 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying experience may have been gained in Canada or abroad.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
5 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 41220 | 中学教师Secondary school teachers | 1 |
| 41221 | 小学及幼儿园教师Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 1 |
| 42202 | 幼儿教育工作者及助理Early childhood educators and assistants | 2 |
| 42203 | 残障人士教育指导员Instructors of persons with disabilities | 2 |
| 43100 | 中小学教学助理Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 3 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying experience may have been gained in Canada or abroad.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
4 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 72404 | 飞机维修技工及检查员Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 2 |
| 72600 | 飞行员、飞行工程师及飞行教员Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 2 |
| 22313 | 飞机仪表、电气及航空电子设备维修技工、技术员及检查员Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors | 2 |
| 72410 | 汽车维修技术员、卡车及巴士维修技工与机械维修人员Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers | 2 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying work experience must have been gained in Canada.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
3 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 31100 | 临床及实验室医学专科医生Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine | 1 |
| 31101 | 外科专科医生Specialists in surgery | 1 |
| 31102 | 全科医生及家庭医生General practitioners and family physicians | 1 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying work experience must have been gained in Canada.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
4 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 00012 | 高级管理人员——金融、通信及其他商业服务Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services | 0 |
| 00013 | 高级管理人员——医疗、教育、社会与社区服务及会员组织Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations | 0 |
| 00014 | 高级管理人员——贸易、广播及其他服务Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services | 0 |
| 00015 | 高级管理人员——建筑、运输、生产及公用事业Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities | 0 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Accumulate at least 12 months of full-time work, or equivalent part-time work, within the past three years. The experience does not need to be continuous.
- The experience must be in a single occupation on the list below, whether or not it is the primary occupation in your Express Entry profile.
- The qualifying work experience must have been gained in Canada.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
2 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 41200 | 大学教授及讲师University professors and lecturers | 1 |
| 41201 | 高等教育教学及研究助理Post-secondary teaching and research assistants | 1 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
To qualify for this category, you must:
- Be an eligible Foreign Skilled Military Applicant (FSMA), currently serving in a recognized foreign military, with at least ten years of continuous service.
- Your work experience and training must align with the main duties of at least one of NOC 40042, 42102 or 43204.
- Have an offer from the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group for at least three years of continuous full-time work in Canada with the Canadian Armed Forces, in NOC 40042, 42102 or 43204.
- Hold a post-secondary credential of at least two years. A credential obtained outside Canada requires an educational credential assessment confirming equivalency.
- Meet all requirements in the instructions for that invitation round.
The instructions for each round set out the full requirements. You must also be eligible for an Express Entry program.
Eligible occupations
3 occupations
| NOC | Occupation | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| 40042 | 加拿大武装部队军官Commissioned officers of the Canadian Armed Forces | 0 |
| 42102 | 加拿大武装部队专业人员Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces | 2 |
| 43204 | 加拿大武装部队作战人员Operations Members of the Canadian Armed Forces | 3 |
No matching occupations.
Chinese occupation names are reference translations; use the NOC and English title to identify the occupation.
Prepare the evidence early
Before creating a profile, gather passport details, approved language results, education/ECA records and a reliable work-history timeline. Where relevant, review the offer, nomination and trade certificate.
For the permanent residence application, the personalized checklist may also require detailed employer letters, civil-status records, police certificates, medical evidence and proof of funds where applicable. The requirements depend on your program and circumstances.
When a legal review is especially useful
- Your actual duties and the chosen NOC do not clearly match.
- Work periods overlap, hours vary, or study, self-employment or authorization affects what can count.
- The profile, employer documents and previous immigration applications tell different histories.
- An invitation arrives after a change affecting your points, family or status.
- A previous refusal, disclosure issue or concern about admissibility needs a reasoned response.
The appropriate response depends on the records. A legal review does not guarantee an invitation or approval.
Invitation rounds
Filter the official history by year, round type and scoring period.
Data checked: · Coverage: January 31, 2015 – October 28, 2026
Meeting a historical cut-off does not guarantee an invitation. You must meet the round’s program and category requirements; the tie-breaking rule can also matter.
Showing 20 of 454 rounds
| Date / round | Round type | Invitations | CRS cut-off | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #453 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2Before November 3, 2026 | 150 | 477 | IRCC details #453 |
| #452 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2Before November 3, 2026 | 5,000 | 407 | IRCC details #452 |
| #451 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 792 | 761 | IRCC details #451 |
| #450 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2Before November 3, 2026 | 5,000 | 435 | IRCC details #450 |
| #449 | Canadian Experience ClassBefore November 3, 2026 | 2,500 | 519 | IRCC details #449 |
| #448 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 752 | 772 | IRCC details #448 |
| #447 | Trades Occupations, 2026-Version 3Before November 3, 2026 | 3,500 | 476 | IRCC details #447 |
| #446 | Canadian Experience ClassBefore November 3, 2026 | 2,000 | 518 | IRCC details #446 |
| #445 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 733 | 725 | IRCC details #445 |
| #444 | Senior managers with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1Before November 3, 2026 | 250 | 389 | IRCC details #444 |
| #443 | Canadian Experience ClassBefore November 3, 2026 | 2,000 | 519 | IRCC details #443 |
| #442 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 576 | 734 | IRCC details #442 |
| #441 | Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3Before November 3, 2026 | 3,500 | 475 | IRCC details #441 |
| #440 | Physicians with Canadian Work Experience, 2026-Version 1Before November 3, 2026 | 229 | 198 | IRCC details #440 |
| #439 | Canadian Experience ClassBefore November 3, 2026 | 2,000 | 521 | IRCC details #439 |
| #438 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 562 | 697 | IRCC details #438 |
| #437 | French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2Before November 3, 2026 | 5,000 | 382 | IRCC details #437 |
| #436 | Canadian Experience ClassBefore November 3, 2026 | 1,000 | 523 | IRCC details #436 |
| #435 | Provincial Nominee ProgramBefore November 3, 2026 | 442 | 760 | IRCC details #435 |
| #434 | Transport Occupations, 2026-Version 2Before November 3, 2026 | 300 | 470 | IRCC details #434 |
Common questions
Must my salary be 1.3, 1.5 or 2 times the national median to receive high-wage occupation points?
The multiplier is not calculated from your personal salary. The tier depends on whether your occupation and NOC appear on the applicable high-wage occupation list and the tier assigned to that occupation. Your personal pay being above or below a multiplier does not directly change the tier. The pay and other employment terms must still be genuine, and the employer must be able to fulfil them.
Can a PGWP or other open work permit holder claim job-offer points without an LMIA?
Yes, if the applicable conditions are met. Since November 3, 2026, Express Entry job offers no longer require an LMIA. Having an LMIA does not itself provide extra points or priority processing.
An open work permit is not itself a qualifying job offer. The offer must meet the applicable occupation, hours, duration and genuineness requirements. An offer letter alone does not automatically establish entitlement to points.
Which job offers qualify, and how many points can they receive?
Generally, the offer must be for paid, full-time work in Canada, at least 30 hours per week, from an eligible employer, with employment continuing for at least one year after the permanent resident visa is issued. Usually one employer must provide it; qualifying trade offers may involve up to two employers. Applicable program and genuineness requirements must also be met.
An eligible offer in the 1.3, 1.5 or 2 times high-wage tier corresponds to 50, 70 or 100 points respectively. These points are not simply added to Canadian-work points: the labour market integration factor uses the higher of the offer score and the combined Canadian-work-duration and high-wage-experience score.
How is the genuineness of a job offer assessed?
The assessment concerns both the employer and the applicant. Relevant considerations include whether the employer actively operates the business, whether the job meets a reasonable business need, the ability to fulfil the employment terms, and past compliance with employment and recruitment laws.
The applicant must be able to perform the work and genuinely intend to accept and carry out the employment. Education, relevant experience, actual duties and any required professional qualifications should support the claimed position.
Which documents should support a job offer?
Start with a recent written offer stating the duties, pay and deductions, weekly hours and duration of employment.
Depending on the case, supporting records may include evidence of the employer’s operations and ability to honour the offer, the applicant’s relevant education and experience, and any required licence. If already employed there, pay statements and relevant tax records can help establish the actual employment.
Corporate tax returns, bank statements and business contracts are not universally required in every application. Follow the personalized checklist and any subsequent requests, and ensure the offer, profile and evidence are consistent.
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