NOC 63201 — Butchers — retail and wholesale

Q: Is NOC 63201 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 63201 (Butchers — retail and wholesale) is TEER 3, which qualifies for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams provided you meet the language (CLB 7 for TEER 0/1, CLB 5 for TEER 2/3), education, and work-experience thresholds.

Q: Which PNP streams accept NOC 63201?

Most provincial nominee program (PNP) streams that recruit skilled workers accept NOC 63201. Ontario's OINP Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry-linked), Alberta's AAIP, BC PNP Skills Immigration, Saskatchewan's SINP Occupations In-Demand, Manitoba's MPNP all explicitly include TEER 3 occupations. We help match your file to the province with the strongest current draw cutoff.

Q: Is NOC 63201 on the LMIA in-demand or low-wage list?

NOC 63201 is processed under the high-wage / TFW when an employer applies for an LMIA. Wages must meet the prevailing median for your province (we use Job Bank's published numbers). Recruitment requirements and cap restrictions vary by stream.

Q: How do I confirm NOC 63201 is the right code for my job?

You must compare your actual day-to-day duties against the NOC lead statement and main duties (listed above), not just your job title. Officers regularly refuse Express Entry applications where the duties on the reference letter don't substantially match the claimed NOC. Halani Immigration Services Inc. (RCIC-IRB R711322) does this duty-match audit on every file before submission — book a free 15-minute assessment.

NOC 63201TEER 3TEER 3 — College certificate / <2 yr apprenticeship

Butchers — retail and wholesale prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments.

Example job titles in NOC 63201

If your job title or duties match any of the following, NOC 63201 is likely your code:

ButcherMeat cutter

Main duties

Officers compare your reference letter duties to this list. Your duties should substantially match — not just include the job title.

Cut and trim meat
Prepare retail cuts
Maintain food safety

Wage guidance

Entry / 10th percentile

$42,000

Median (CAD/yr)

$58,000

Senior / 90th percentile

$80,000

College certificate / short apprenticeship occupations. For your specific province + employer's LMIA wage floor, check Job Bank's live wage data for NOC 63201 →

Immigration program eligibility

Which Canadian PR pathways accept NOC 63201:

Express Entry (FSW)

✓ Eligible

Federal Skilled Worker requires 1 year of full-time skilled work, CLB 7 (TEER 0/1) or CLB 5 (TEER 2/3), and an educational credential assessment (ECA) for foreign degrees.

Express Entry guide →

Canadian Experience Class

✓ Eligible (if Canadian work)

CEC is the fastest Express Entry stream — requires 1 year of skilled Canadian work experience in the last 3 years. International students with PGWP are the most common applicants.

PGWP → CEC pathway →

Federal Skilled Trades

Not a federal skilled trade NOC

FSTC is limited to a specific list of trade NOCs (mostly 72/73/82). Your NOC is not on that list.

Federal Skilled Trades →

Provincial Nominee Programs

✓ Most streams accept

Most PNP skilled-worker streams accept this NOC. Several provinces (OINP, AAIP, SINP, MPNP, BC PNP) explicitly target it.

All PNP streams by province →

LMIA-based work permit

high-wage / TFW

A Canadian employer must obtain an LMIA to hire you under this NOC. Wages must meet the prevailing median for your province.

LMIA process →

Atlantic Immigration Program

✓ Eligible with AIP-designated employer

AIP accepts NB, NS, PEI, NL job offers from designated employers in TEER 0–4 occupations with matching language, education, and experience requirements.

Atlantic program →

FAQ — NOC 63201

Is NOC 63201 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. NOC 63201 (Butchers — retail and wholesale) is TEER 3, which qualifies for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams provided you meet the language (CLB 7 for TEER 0/1, CLB 5 for TEER 2/3), education, and work-experience thresholds.

Which PNP streams accept NOC 63201?

Most provincial nominee program (PNP) streams that recruit skilled workers accept NOC 63201. Ontario's OINP Human Capital Priorities (Express Entry-linked), Alberta's AAIP, BC PNP Skills Immigration, Saskatchewan's SINP Occupations In-Demand, Manitoba's MPNP all explicitly include TEER 3 occupations. We help match your file to the province with the strongest current draw cutoff.

Is NOC 63201 on the LMIA in-demand or low-wage list?

NOC 63201 is processed under the high-wage / TFW when an employer applies for an LMIA. Wages must meet the prevailing median for your province (we use Job Bank's published numbers). Recruitment requirements and cap restrictions vary by stream.

What does TEER 3 mean?

TEER 3 — College certificate / <2 yr apprenticeship. TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) replaced the old NOC Skill Levels in November 2022. It's the primary determinant of which Canadian immigration streams you're eligible for.

How do I confirm NOC 63201 is the right code for my job?

You must compare your actual day-to-day duties against the NOC lead statement and main duties (listed above), not just your job title. Officers regularly refuse Express Entry applications where the duties on the reference letter don't substantially match the claimed NOC. Halani Immigration Services Inc. (RCIC-IRB R711322) does this duty-match audit on every file before submission — book a free 15-minute assessment.

Worried about misclassifying NOC 63201?

NOC misclassification is the most common silent killer of Express Entry files. Halani Immigration Services Inc., led by Shoukat Halani, RCIC-IRB (CICC No. R711322), audits your job duties against ESDC's lead statement and confirms the right code before you submit. Free 15-minute review.

Book a free NOC review →

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