Is NOC 51100 (Librarians) eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 51100 is a TEER 1 occupation, which is eligible for Express Entry including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

What TEER level is NOC 51100?

NOC 51100 (Librarians) is a TEER 1 occupation: Professional occupations (usually require university degree).

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 51100?

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 51100 Express Entry Eligible

Librarians

Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry Eligible

TEER 1 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 1 occupations. Alberta, BC, Ontario, and other provinces run occupation-specific draws.

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Librarians select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users. They are employed in libraries or other establishments with library services throughout the public and private sectors.

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.

Other occupations in Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators

Conservators and curators

TEER 151101

Archivists

TEER 151102

Express Entry Eligible