Is NOC 14100 (General office support workers) eligible for Express Entry?

NOC 14100 is a TEER 4 occupation, which is NOT eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW). However, if you have Canadian work experience in this occupation, you may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may also have streams for this occupation.

What TEER level is NOC 14100?

NOC 14100 (General office support workers) is a TEER 4 occupation: Occupations usually requiring on-the-job training.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 14100?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 4 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 4NOC 14100

General office support workers

Office support and court services occupations

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry FSW: Not Eligible

TEER 4 occupations do not qualify for FSW. With Canadian work experience, you may qualify for CEC. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may have streams for this occupation.

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 4 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

General office support workers prepare correspondence, reports, statements and other material, operate office equipment, answer telephones, verify, record and process forms and documents such as contracts and requisitions and perform general clerical duties according to established procedures. They are employed in offices throughout the public and private sectors.

TEER 4 Explained

TEER 4: Occupations usually requiring on-the-job training

Occupations typically requiring on-the-job training provided by the employer. These include many retail, service, and administrative support roles. Not eligible for Express Entry FSW, but CEC may apply with Canadian experience.

Pathway note: Even though this NOC doesn't qualify for Express Entry FSW, you may still immigrate via: Canadian Experience Class (after 1 year of Canadian work), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or LMIA-based work permit with future PR pathway.

Other occupations in Office support and court services occupations

Court clerks and related court services occupations

TEER 414103

Alternative pathways available