Nurse Practitioner
Advanced-practice registered nurse who diagnoses, prescribes and manages care. On Canada’s 2026 Express Entry healthcare category (NOC 31302) and the NZ Green List.
Free — match your experience to the shortage lists above.
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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 Nurse Practitioner. 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
- Health and Care Worker
UK Health and Care Worker visa
A Skilled Worker route for eligible health and adult social-care SOC codes (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, carers, and related roles), usually with lower fees and exempt from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Australia
- CSOL / Core Skills
Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL)
ANZSCO occupations on CSOL can be nominated for the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) Core Skills stream. Many also feed Employer Nomination (186) and some skilled independent / state streams.
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 Nurse Practitioner
Is Nurse Practitioner in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Nurse Practitioner in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom (ISCO 2221). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Nurse Practitioner?+
Nurse Practitioner is on: Express Entry — Healthcare and social services; UK Health and Care Worker visa; Australia Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL); 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 Nurse Practitioner?+
Canada uses NOC 31302 (TEER 1). The UK uses SOC 2231. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 254411. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Nurse Practitioner?+
Hard facts: ISCO 2221, Canada NOC 31302, category Healthcare, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.