If you’re applying for permanent residency in Canada or applying for a certain Canadian Visa then you would probably have come across this term called intended occupation. While this may seem quite confusing term, however, it is simple to understand what intended occupation is in Generic forms for Canadian immigration.
What is the meaning of Intended Occupation?
When filling out a Canadian immigration application form, “intended occupation” refers to the job or type of work you plan to pursue once you arrive in Canada. This means you have not confirmed to start any job, however, you will likely start the intended job in Canada.
Now, the question arises why they would need this information in first place. This information will help immigration officers to understand:
- Labor Market Needs: Whether your skills and occupation are in demand in Canada.
- Qualifications: Whether your education, work experience, and credentials align with your intended occupation.
- Economic Integration: Your potential for efficient and better economic intergration into the Canadian job market.
What should be written in the “Intended Occupation”?
Here are a few key points to consider when specifying your intended occupation:
- Be Specific: Clearly state the job title or occupation you plan to work in. Make sure they matches with NOC titles listed in the National Occupation Classification list or related.
- Consistency: Ensure that your intended occupation aligns with your work experience and qualifications as detailed in your application. It should be at least relevant and if not, you must attach an explanation form to specify the reason why did you choose to do different Occupation.
- NOC Code: It might be helpful to reference the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code that corresponds to your intended occupation.
For example, if you are a software engineer planning to work in Canada, you would specify “Software Engineer” or any occupation from the list under the same NOC code as your intended occupation and might include the relevant NOC code, which is 21232 for software engineers.
