Earlier your eligibility to Canadian immigration programs was determined by the NOC code of your job, grouped according to the type of work that you do and your responsibilities. This was however changed back in November 2023. This blog will be your guide towards understanding the TEER categories that replaced NOC codes.
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.
| TEER | Occupation |
| TEER 0 | Management occupations. For example: Public Relations, marketing or advertising managers |
| TEER 1 | Occupations that require a university degree. For example: Software engineers or financial advisors |
| TEER 2 | Occupations that require a college diploma, 2 years or more of apprenticeship training, and supervisor jobs. For Example: Web Technicians, computer network |
| TEER 3 | Occupations that require a college diploma, 2 years or less of apprenticeship training, hands-on-the-job training for more than 6 months. For Example: Dental Assistants, bakers |
| TEER 4 | High school diploma or several hands-on-the- job training. For Example: Home Child Care Providers, Retail Supervisors |
| TEER 5 | Short-term jobs that require no prior education. For Example: Landscaping and grounds maintenance |
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!
