Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician
Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician is a healthcare role (ISCO 2267) 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 Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician. 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 Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician
Is Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom (ISCO 2269). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician?+
Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician 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 Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician?+
Canada uses NOC 31111 (TEER 1). The UK uses SOC 2252. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO 251411. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Optometrist and Ophthalmic Optician?+
Hard facts: ISCO 2269, Canada NOC 31111, category Healthcare, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.