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TEER 1NOC 21221 Express Entry Eligible

Business systems specialists

Computer and information systems 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
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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

Business systems specialists perform detailed system tests, produce reports and develop new system architectures. They must also identify the strategic objectives of a company and translate these objectives into achievable tasks for an organization's information technology department. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

TEER 1 Explained

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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.

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