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📢Top 5 NOC Codes for PR as a Computer Technician/Programmer


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If you’re working as a computer technician, programmer, or in a related tech field, Canada offers several pathways for you to secure Permanent Residency (PR) based on your skills and experience.
In this guide, we’ll explore how professionals in these key tech occupations can get PR:
Computer Systems Developers and Programmers (NOC 21230)
Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) (NOC 21311)
Web Designers (NOC 21233)
Computer Network and Web Technicians (NOC 22220)
User Support Technicians (NOC 22221)
Click here to find PR pathway for any occupation.
1. Computer Systems Developers and Programmers (NOC 21230)
Job title may include:
Computer programmer
Operating systems programmer
Programmer analyst
Scientific programmer
Systems programmer
Want to learn more about roles and main duties click here…
Draws: Many draws have invited candidates in this occupation. If you want to check the latest draws, click here.

OINP - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Ontario’s EE - Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
BC PNP - Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes Express Entry BC option)
EE - STEM occupations
EE - CEC
Want to know which PR Pathways you are eligible: Read the detailed program requirements for different pathways.
✅Points Calculators: Calculate your score/points for eligible PR program.
2. Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers) (NOC 21311)
Job title may include:
Computer hardware engineer
Fibre-optic network designer
Hardware circuit board designer
Hardware development engineer
Hardware technical architect
Network infrastructure engineer
Network support engineer
Network test engineer
Systems designer - hardware
Telecommunications hardware engineer
Wireless communications network engineer
Want to learn more about roles and main duties click here…
Draws: Many draws have invited candidates in this occupation. If you want to check the latest draws, click here.

OINP - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Ontario’s EE - Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
BC PNP - Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes Express Entry BC option)
EE - STEM occupations
EE - CEC
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Express Entry
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand
Want to know which PR Pathways you are eligible: Read the detailed program requirements for different pathways.
✅Points Calculators: Calculate your score/points for eligible PR program.
3. Web Designers (NOC 21233)
Job title may include:
Internet site designer
Intranet site designer
Web designer
Want to learn more about roles and main duties click here…
Draws: Many draws have invited candidates in this occupation. If you want to check the latest draws, click here.

OINP - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Ontario’s EE - Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
BC PNP - Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes Express Entry BC option)
EE - STEM occupations
EE - CEC
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Express Entry
Want to know which PR Pathways you are eligible: Read the detailed program requirements for different pathways.
✅Points Calculators: Calculate your score/points for eligible PR program.
4. Computer Network and Web Technicians (NOC 22220)
Job title may include:
Computer network technician
Data centre operator
Internet Web site technician
Local area network (LAN) administrator
Local area network (LAN) technician
Network administrator
Network support technician
Network system administrator
Web technician
Want to learn more about roles and main duties click here…
Draws: Many draws have invited candidates in this occupation. If you want to check the latest draws, click here.

OINP - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Ontario’s EE - Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
BC PNP - Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes Express Entry BC option)
EE - CEC
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Express Entry
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand
Want to know which PR Pathways you are eligible: Read the detailed program requirements for different pathways.
✅Points Calculators: Calculate your score/points for eligible PR program.
5. User Support Technicians (NOC 22221)
Job title may include:
Call center agent - technical support
Client support representative - systems
Computer help desk representative - systems
Computer help desk supervisor
Hardware installation technician
Hardware technical support analyst
Help desk technician
Software installation technician
Software technical support analyst
Systems support representative
Systems technical support analyst
Technical support analyst
Technical support supervisor
User support technician
Want to learn more about roles and main duties click here…
Draws: Many draws have invited candidates in this occupation. If you want to check the latest draws, click here.

OINP - Employer Job Offer: International Student stream
Ontario’s EE - Human Capital Priorities stream
OINP - Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream
BC PNP - Skilled Worker, International Graduate (includes Express Entry BC option)
EE - CEC
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Express Entry
SINP - International Skilled Worker - Occupations In-Demand
Want to know which PR Pathways you are eligible: Read the detailed program requirements for different pathways.
✅Points Calculators: Calculate your score/points for eligible PR program.
In this blog, we looked at how Canadian provinces are inviting skilled workers for five important tech jobs.
Among all the provinces, British Columbia stands out for holding the most draws, especially for Computer Programmers and Technicians. Ontario and Saskatchewan have also targeted these tech roles in their immigration programs.
If you work in one of these fields, British Columbia might be your best bet, but Ontario and Saskatchewan are great options too.
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