Is NOC 42204 (Religion workers) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 42204 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 42204?

NOC 42204 (Religion workers) is a TEER 2 occupation: Occupations usually requiring college diploma or apprenticeship.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 42204?

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 42204 Express Entry Eligible

Religion workers NOC 42204, TEER 2

Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 2 occupations qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

Category-Based Draws

This occupation does not currently map to IRCC's category-based draw criteria.

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

Religion workers include brothers, nuns, monks, religious education workers and others who provide support to ministers of religion or to a religious community and who perform certain functions associated with the practice of a religion. They may perform these duties in churches, synagogues, temples or other places of worship; in institutions such as schools, hospitals and prisons; or in industrial facilities, corporate enterprises; or they may work in private practice.

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.