`21102` Geoscientists and oceanographers

Yes. NOC 21102 is a high-wage occupation.

Level 2: at least 1.5× median wage TEER 1

TEER 0 to 3 work still counts for Canadian experience work-length points.

Points from November 3, 2026

12+ months Canadian experience in this occupation	+40 extra, on top of work-length points
Qualifying job offer in this occupation	70

Geoscientists
Conduct theoretical and applied research to extend knowledge of surface and subsurface features of the earth, its history and the operation of physical, chemical and biological systems that control its evolution
Plan, direct and participate in geological, geochemical and geophysical field studies, drilling and geological testing programs
Plan and conduct seismic, geodetic, electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, radiometric, radar and other remote sensing programs
Plan, direct and participate in analyses of geological, geochemical and geophysical survey data, well logs and other test results, maps, notes and cross sections
Develop models and applied software for the analysis and interpretation of data

A new Labour Market Integration factor replaces the Canadian work experience points.
Canadian experience in a high-wage occupation adds 20, 40 or 70 points on top of work-length points.
A job offer in a high-wage occupation gives 50, 70 or 100 points, and no LMIA is needed.
The two routes do not add up. You get the higher one: up to 150 points (140 with a spouse).
Invitation rounds pause for up to two weeks while IRCC recalculates every profile.