Is NOC 21111 (Forestry professionals) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 21111 is a TEER 1 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 21111?

NOC 21111 (Forestry professionals) is a TEER 1 occupation: Professional occupations (usually require university degree).

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 21111?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 1 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 1NOC 21111 Express Entry Eligible

Forestry professionals

Life science professionals

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 1 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

STEM

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

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Forestry professionals conduct research, develop plans and administer and direct programs related to the management and harvesting of forest resources. They are employed by the forest industry, provincial and federal governments, consulting companies, educational institutions and other industries, or they may be self-employed.

TEER 1 Explained

TEER 1: Professional occupations (usually require university degree)

Professional occupations usually require a university degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate). These are the highest-skilled technical and professional roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.

Other occupations in Life science professionals

Biologists and related scientists

TEER 121110

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

TEER 121112

Express Entry Eligible