Is NOC 22112 (Forestry technologists and technicians) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 22112 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 22112?

NOC 22112 (Forestry technologists and technicians) is a TEER 2 occupation: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 22112?

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 22112 Express Entry Eligible

Forestry technologists and technicians NOC 22112, TEER 2

Technical occupations in life sciences

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 2 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 2 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada: NOC 2021

Forestry technologists and technicians may work independently or perform technical and supervisory functions in support of forestry research, forest management, forest harvesting, forest resource conservation and environmental protection. They are employed by the forest industry sector, provincial and federal governments, consulting firms, and other industries and institutions, or they may be self-employed.

TEER 2 Explained

TEER 2: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship

Occupations typically requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory experience. These include skilled trades and technical occupations. All are eligible for Express Entry.