Is NOC 13110 (Administrative assistants) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 13110 is a TEER 3 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 13110?

NOC 13110 (Administrative assistants) is a TEER 3 occupation: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 13110?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 3 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 3NOC 13110 Express Entry Eligible

Administrative assistants

Office administrative assistants - general, legal and medical

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 3 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.

LMIA Eligible

Canadian employers can obtain an LMIA to hire a foreign worker for this occupation.

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Many provinces have PNP streams that accept TEER 3 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative duties in support of managerial and professional employers. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

TEER 3 Explained

TEER 3: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training

Occupations typically requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training of less than 2 years. These include many service, production, and technical support roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.