Is NOC 22211 (Industrial designers) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 22211 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 22211?

NOC 22211 (Industrial designers) is a TEER 2 occupation: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 22211?

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 22211 Express Entry Eligible

Industrial designers NOC 22211, TEER 2

Technical occupations in architecture, drafting, surveying, geomatics and meteorology

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

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

Official Definition

Statistics Canada: NOC 2021

Industrial designers conceptualize and produce designs for manufactured products. They are employed by manufacturing industries and private design firms 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.