Is NOC 85101 (Harvesting labourers) eligible for Express Entry?

NOC 85101 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 85101?

NOC 85101 (Harvesting labourers) is a TEER 5 occupation: Occupations usually requiring short work demonstration or no formal education.

Can I get an LMIA for NOC 85101?

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 85101

Harvesting labourers

Agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations

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

Agriculture

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

Harvesting labourers and related workers assist other farm workers to plant, harvest, sort and pack crops. They participate in soil preparation, irrigation and crop planting, spraying and thinning. They are employed on fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms.

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 Agriculture, horticulture and harvesting labourers and related occupations

Livestock labourers

TEER 585100

Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers

TEER 585102

Nursery and greenhouse labourers

TEER 585103

Trappers and hunters

TEER 585104

Alternative pathways available