Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Express Entry eligibility

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (NOC 32101) is classified as TEER 2 and is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system. Your work in this NOC counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

• TEER mapping: TEER 2 — College diploma or 2+ year apprenticeship — Express Entry eligible
• Best draw category: Healthcare category-based draw
• CRS impact: Aim for 420 – 470. Recent healthcare draws cleared as low as CRS ~431 (2025-26).

PR pathways for NOC 32101

• Express Entry — CEC
• Category-based: Healthcare
• PNP — Manitoba (MPNP)
• Atlantic Immigration Program

Study pathways to this NOC

• Practical Nursing Diploma
• RPN Bridging Program

Alternate job titles

IRCC matches your primary duties — not your job title — to the NOC. If your duties match, alternate titles are accepted.

FAQ — NOC 32101