Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the occupations in the Global Talent Steam (GTS) to emphasize the needs of the labour market.

Position added: Computer network technicians (NOC 2281)

Positions removed: Managers (Engineering, NOC 0211)

Managers (Science and Architecture, NOC 0212)

Employers in high growth industries or those who need to hire IT professionals can apply for work permits under the GTS. Applications (LMIAs) are processed within two weeks. This program was introduced to assist companies bring foreign workers to Canada as soon as possible to meet the needs of their business.

Global Talent Stream Occupation List: ​

• Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)

• Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) (NOC 2147)

• Mathematicians and statisticians (*see NOC 2161)

• Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)

• Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)

• Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)

• Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)

• Web designers and developers (NOC 2175)

• Computer Network technicians (NOC 2281)

• Information systems testing technicians (2283)

• Producer, technical, creative and artistic director and project manager – Visual effects and video game (*see NOC 5131 and specific rules apply)

• Digital Media and Design (*see of NOC 5241 and specific rules apply)

Applications of occupation that have been removed from the list will be accepted until August 4, 2019.

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