Is NOC 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 43204 is a TEER 3 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 43204?

NOC 43204 (Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces) is a TEER 3 occupation: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 43204?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 3 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 3NOC 43204 Express Entry Eligible

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces NOC 43204, TEER 3

Assisting occupations in legal and public protection

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 3 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 3 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada: NOC 2021

Operations members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide operational support to soldiers including the proper functioning and testing of military equipment such as vehicles, ships and weapons. They follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce and the Royal Canadian Navy.

TEER 3 Explained

TEER 3: Occupations usually requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training

Occupations typically requiring secondary school and/or occupation-specific training of less than 2 years. These include many service, production, and technical support roles. All are eligible for Express Entry.