Is NOC 65311 (Specialized cleaners) eligible for Express Entry?

NOC 65311 is a TEER 5 occupation, which is NOT eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW). However, if you have Canadian work experience in this occupation, you may qualify for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may also have streams for this occupation.

What TEER level is NOC 65311?

NOC 65311 (Specialized cleaners) is a TEER 5 occupation: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 65311?

Yes. All NOC occupations including TEER 5 are eligible for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) work permits, allowing Canadian employers to hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadians are available.

TEER 5NOC 65311

Specialized cleaners

Cleaners

Immigration Eligibility

Express Entry FSW: Not Eligible

TEER 5 occupations do not qualify for FSW. With Canadian work experience, you may qualify for CEC. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) may have streams for this occupation.

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

Official Definition

Statistics Canada — NOC 2021

Specialized cleaners clean and refurbish building exteriors, carpets, chimneys, industrial equipment, ventilation systems, windows and other surfaces, using specialized equipment and techniques. They are employed by specialized cleaning service companies or they may be self-employed.

TEER 5 Explained

TEER 5: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education

Occupations typically requiring short work demonstration or no formal educational requirement. These include entry-level manual, service, and labour occupations. Not eligible for Express Entry FSW, but LMIA work permits and PNP streams may be available.

Pathway note: Even though this NOC doesn't qualify for Express Entry FSW, you may still immigrate via: Canadian Experience Class (after 1 year of Canadian work), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or LMIA-based work permit with future PR pathway.

Other occupations in Cleaners

Light duty cleaners

TEER 565310

Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners

TEER 565312

Alternative pathways available