Specialists in Surgery
Specialists in Surgery is listed on Canada Express Entry 2026. Official destination codes are shown per country on this playbook.
Free — match your experience to the shortage lists above.
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Country demand snapshot
| Country | Code | Demand level |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA | 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 Specialists in Surgery. 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.
- EE Physicians
Express Entry — Physicians with Canadian work experience
Separate 2026 category for GPs and specialists who already have qualifying Canadian work experience in a listed physician NOC.
FAQs about Specialists in Surgery
Is Specialists in Surgery in demand for skilled immigration?+
ImmigraPath currently lists High demand for Specialists in Surgery in Canada (ISCO 2211). Demand is based on official shortage / category lists and can change — always verify on government sources.
Which immigration categories or visas target Specialists in Surgery?+
Specialists in Surgery is on: Express Entry — Healthcare and social services; Express Entry — Physicians with Canadian work experience. 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 Specialists in Surgery?+
Canada uses NOC 31101 (TEER 1). The UK uses SOC —. Australia and New Zealand use ANZSCO —. Match your day-to-day duties to the code, not only the English job title.
What data does ImmigraPath show for Specialists in Surgery?+
Hard facts: ISCO 2211, Canada NOC 31101, category Healthcare, country demand, official destination codes, and the immigration categories/visas that currently target this job. Always verify current lists on government sites.