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No, it is not.
 
Yes, it is a regulated occupation in all the provinces.
 
harwinder67 said:
Yes, it is a regulated occupation in all the provinces.

If it is regulated then what are the additional documents I need to send with my application when compared to non-regulated occupation? How regulated occupation is different than non-regulated?
 
In Ontario, you need P.Engg. Certification from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario, peo.on.ca)

This takes a long time, at least an year or so. I would suggest you to stick with 2174.
 
harwinder67 said:
In Ontario, you need P.Engg. Certification from PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario, peo.on.ca)

This takes a long time, at least an year or so. I would suggest you to stick with 2174.
so without this certification no one would able to work in NOC2173?
 
As a software engineer myself with 12+ years of experience, i really doubt if anyone cares about P.Engg. However, the visa officer will go by the rule book, which says 2173 is regulated by PEO, so get your damn certification first.

It is usually required when you are working on government contracts or you are doing any consulting projects, which involve public safety etc.
 
harwinder67 said:
As a software engineer myself with 12+ years of experience, i really doubt if anyone cares about P.Engg. However, the visa officer will go by the rule book, which says 2173 is regulated by PEO, so get your damn certification first.

It is usually required when you are working on government contracts or you are doing any consulting projects, which involve public safety etc.

Ohh..so i need to get that certification and then apply for OPPNP?
 
This is a joke. Not need for PEng for 2173. Btw, to get a PEng, it might take anywhere between 2-6 years.
 
Ordinary said:
Ohh..so i need to get that certification and then apply for OPPNP?

i will advise you look here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/is-noc-2173-regulated-in-ontario-t308154.0.html and you can send a personal message to @rajanvnv for further info.

not my NOC but dont want you in panic mode as i stumbled on that post. all the best
 
NOC 2173 includes a range of related occupations, including but not exclusively the P. Eng.

The P. Eng. is ONLY required IF:
(a) if you claim to be a P. Eng (use the professional title)
(b) if you approve engineering drawings and reports

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=2173
"Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is required to approve engineering drawings and reports and to practise as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)."