Do IRCC officers check the “job requirements” section?

[JuMVel]

Hi all,

International applicant here.

My duties match the NOC 32120 lead statement and about 8 out of the 10 main duties (tests, analysis, equipment operation, reports, QC). I also have a solid reference letter confirming these responsibilities.

However, I do not have the qualifications listed in the job requirements section of the NOC:

No 2–3 year MLT program

No CSMLS certification

No provincial registration

I only have a bachelor’s degree in biology (which is enough in my country)

Questions:

Do IRCC officers check the “job requirements” section?

Is it possible to receive an ITA or PR under NOC 32120 without CSMLS certification, a license, or an MLT diploma?

Do IRCC request proof of these credentials or education during the process?

I know I would need a license to work in Canada. My plan was to complete those requirements after obtaining PR, since the process can take time and may require being a resident first.

Thanks for any real experiences!

(Experience: 6 years; CRS ~485 if relevant)

 

[CanGoldDigger]

No, you are good if you didn't need a license or certification where you gained that experience..

 

[AnnieBr]

IRCC mainly checks if your job duties match the NOC lead statement and main duties. The “employment requirements” section (like licenses or certifications) is usually not required to qualify for Express Entry if it wasn’t mandatory in the country where you gained the experience.

You can still receive an ITA/PR under NOC 32120 without CSMLS certification or provincial license. However, you will need those credentials later to work as an MLT in Canada. IRCC typically asks for proof of work experience (reference letters, duties, dates), not those licenses during PR processing.

 

[JuMVel]

IRCC mainly checks if your job duties match the NOC lead statement and main duties. The “employment requirements” section (like licenses or certifications) is usually not required to qualify for Express Entry if it wasn’t mandatory in the country where you gained the experience.

You can still receive an ITA/PR under NOC 32120 without CSMLS certification or provincial license. However, you will need those credentials later to work as an MLT in Canada. IRCC typically asks for proof of work experience (reference letters, duties, dates), not those licenses during PR processing.

Thanks for the clarification. That’s reassuring. I was mainly worried because I’ve seen some posts about refusals supposedly related to not meeting the employment requirements, so I wasn’t sure how often that actually happens.

Are there any cases where IRCC actually asks for licenses or certifications during the PR process?