Is NOC 42200 (Paralegals and related occupations) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 42200 is a TEER 2 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 42200?

NOC 42200 (Paralegals and related occupations) is a TEER 2 occupation: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 42200?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 2 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 2NOC 42200 Admissible à Entrée express

Paralegals and related occupations

Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services

Admissibilité à l'immigration

Admissible à Entrée express

Les professions TEER 2 sont admissibles au Programme des travailleurs qualifiés fédéraux (PTQF) et à la Catégorie de l'expérience canadienne (CEC).

Tirages par catégorie

Cette profession ne correspond pas actuellement aux critères de tirage par catégorie d'IRCC.

Admissible à l'EIMT

Les employeurs canadiens peuvent obtenir une Étude d'impact sur le marché du travail (EIMT) pour embaucher un travailleur étranger pour cette profession.

Programmes des candidats des provinces (PCP)

De nombreuses provinces ont des volets PCP qui acceptent les professions TEER 2. L'Alberta, la C.-B., l'Ontario et d'autres provinces organisent des tirages propres à certaines professions.

Définition officielle

Statistique Canada — CNP 2021

Paralegals prepare legal documents and conduct research to assist lawyers or other professionals. Independent paralegals provide legal services to the public as allowed by government legislation, or provide paralegal services on contract to law firms or other establishments. Justices of the peace administer oaths, issue subpoenas, summonses and warrants and perform other court-related duties such as conducting bail hearings. Notaries public administer oaths, take affidavits, sign legal documents and perform other activities according to the scope of their practice. Trademark agents advise clients on intellectual property matters. Paralegals are employed by law firms, by record search companies and in legal departments throughout the public and private sectors. Independent paralegals are usually self-employed. Justices of the peace are employed by federal, provincial, municipal, and territorial courts. Notaries public are employed by government and in the public and private sectors or they may be self-employed. Trademark agents are employed by law firms and legal departments throughout the public and private sectors, trademark development and search firms or they may be self-employed.

TEER 2 expliqué

TEER 2: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship

Professions exigeant généralement un diplôme collégial, un apprentissage de 2 ans ou plus, ou une expérience de supervision. Comprend les métiers spécialisés et les professions techniques. Toutes admissibles à Entrée express.