What TEER level is NOC 31209?

NOC 31209 (Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating) is a TEER 1 occupation: Professional occupations (usually require university degree).

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 31209?

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 31209 Express Entry Eligible

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating NOC 31209, TEER 1

Q: Is NOC 31209 (Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 31209 is a TEER 1 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Therapy and assessment 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

Healthcare

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

Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating, who are not elsewhere classified, diagnose and treat the diseases and injuries of patients. This unit group includes doctors of podiatric medicine, naturopathic medicine and osteopathic medicine, and also includes chiropodists and podiatrists. They work in private practices, clinics and hospitals.

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.