What is the TEER Category? 

TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities consists of 6 categories (0,1,2,3, 4 and 5). Let’s dive deeper into understanding the TEER categories.

Role of TEER Category in Canadian Immigration 

TEER categories are important because: 

• They offer an organized and uniform method for categorizing various jobs within the Canadian job market which in turn helps immigration officials in assessing the job duties and responsibilities carried out by you if you are planning to immigrate to Canada 

• Your TEER category plays a crucial element in your eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and Canadian Experience Class. Points are granted based on your level of education, work history, language skills, and a job offer. The TEER category of the position being offered is a significant factor in the assessment 

• TEER plays an important role in the LMIA process as well (this is where Canadian employers hire foreign workers to fulfil the labour market shortage). If a Canadian employer hires you through the LMIA process, your job offer must have a corresponding TEER code and your employer must prove that they have made all the possible efforts to hire Permanent residents or Canadian citizens before hiring you (foreign worker)  

• Canadian provinces have their immigration programs as well known as the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). If you wish to apply for a PNP, your TEER category determines your eligibility   

Want to learn more about TEER?  

If you want to learn more about the TEER categories and which category your job falls under, Brace Law can provide you with expert guidance and assistance. Our team of experienced professionals can help you navigate through the process.   

To get started, contact Brace Law at 905-815-6555 or email staff@bracelaw.ca. We offer consultations and services in multiple languages, including English, Italian, Albanian, Arabic, Russian, Punjabi, Farsi, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu. Trust Brace Law for reliable legal support!  

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Why is the cap implemented? 

On January 22, 2024, Marc Miller, the Honourable Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced that the Government of Canada has implemented a cap on international students. The decision to implement a two-year cap on study permit applications has been made to protect the interests of international students. Several institutions in Canada have made a significant amount of profit by increasing their intake, leading to students landing in Canada without proper support.  

The cap will facilitate a substantial reduction in provinces that has seen an unsustainable growth of international students in the past few years. The Canadian government plans to stabilize the recent growth over the next two years. As a part of this plan, they aim to reduce the number of approved study permit applications by approximately 35% (around 360,000) compared to 2023. The cap on the number of study permits will be distributed among designated learning institutions (DLI) within each province or territory.  

As of January 22, 2024, you will now require an attestation letter while submitting your study permit application to IRCC from the province or territory you plan to stay in during your studies. 

Who will not be affected?  

You will not be affected if you are:  

• On a study permit 
• Pursuing a Master’s or a Doctoral degree 
• In elementary and secondary education 
• Renewing your study permit 

How will the cap affect your post-graduation work permit? 

The government has also changed the guidelines for PGWP (Post Graduation Work Permit): 

• Starting May 15, 2024, international students enrolled in public-private colleges will no longer be eligible for PGWP. So, if you start your program of studies under the public-private licensing arrangement on or after May 15, 2024, you will not be given a work permit upon graduation. You will have to obtain a work permit separately to be allowed to stay in Canada after your studies. 

• If you are pursuing a master’s program in Canada, you will soon have the option to apply for a 3-year work permit. Currently, the length of a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) is determined by the length of the program, which can be a challenge for master’s students. This upcoming change will enable you to gain work experience in Canada for a longer period, which may help you qualify for permanent residency in Canada. 

• An open work permit will only be issued to your spouse if you are an international student enrolled in a master’s or a doctorate course. If you are an international student enrolled in an undergraduate or other college program, your spouses are no longer eligible for an open work permit. 

Want to know if you’re still eligible for PGWP? 

If you want to learn more about the new guidelines, Brace Law can provide you with expert guidance and assistance. Our team of experienced professionals can help you navigate through the process.  

To get started, contact Brace Law at 905-815-6555 or email staff@bracelaw.ca. We offer consultations and services in multiple languages, including English, Italian, Albanian, Arabic, Russian, Punjabi, Farsi, Hindi, Malayalam and Urdu. Trust Brace Law for reliable legal support! 

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