Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician
Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician is a healthcare role (ISCO 3212) commonly listed on skilled-migration and shortage occupation lists. Review country demand and matching work visas on ImmigraPath — admins can enrich this playbook with AI later.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | AU | High |
| Canada | CA | High |
| New Zealand | NZ | High |
| United Kingdom | UK | High |
High = on a current official shortage, category, Green List, or CSOL-priority list. Medium = typically skilled-visa eligible, but not a current targeted shortage occupation. Lists change — verify on government sources before you file.
Pathways that target this job
Official shortage, category, or salary-list routes that currently include Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician. Lists change — confirm the live occupation table on the government site before you apply.
Canada
- EE Healthcare
Express Entry — Healthcare and social services
IRCC category-based draws for healthcare and social-services NOCs, including pharmacists, nurses, physicians, and allied health. Often a lower CRS than all-program rounds. Provincial licensing still applies.
United Kingdom
- Immigration Salary List
UK Immigration Salary List (Skilled Worker)
Listed SOC codes can use the lower ISL salary threshold on a Skilled Worker visa. Most entries expire 31 December 2026 (care worker codes later).
New Zealand
- Green List (Straight to Residence)
New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence
Tier 1 Green List roles can apply for residence from day one if the job, pay, and registration/qualification rules in Appendix 13 are met.
FAQs about Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician
Is Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom (ISCO 3212). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician?+
Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician is on: Express Entry — Healthcare and social services; UK Immigration Salary List (Skilled Worker); New Zealand Green List — Straight to Residence. Open the visa links on this page, then confirm the live occupation table on the government site — lists are updated through the year.
Which occupation code should I use for Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician?+
Canada uses NOC 32120 (TEER 2). The UK uses SOC 3111. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 311213. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technician?+
Hard facts: ISCO 3212, Canada NOC 32120, category Healthcare, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.