`21232` Software developers and programmers

Yes. NOC 21232 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

Design, write, read, test, and correct code for new software
Analyze information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system
Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part
Program animation software to predefined specifications for interactive video games, Internet and mobile applications
Write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce, Internet and mobile applications
Develop, implement, modify and maintain gameplay features that integrate effectively into existing software

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.