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French-speaking candidates in the new OINP draw

Ontario invited 300 French-speaking candidates in the new OINP draw

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On September 7, 2023, OINP held the sixth round of invitations in Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.  In this round, the OINP issued 300 Invitations to Apply for the Francophone candidates. The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest from the OINP was between 308 and 434 points.  The Express Entry profiles of the candidates were created between September 7, 2022, and September 7, 2023. In 2023, Ontario invited 1,427 FSSW candidates. As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist to smooth your immigration process. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant. The invited TEER categories in the OINP draw for francophone applicants on September 7th: TEER 0: Management occupations TEER 1: Occupations that usually require a university degree TEER 2: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or supervisory occupations. TEER 3: Occupations that usually require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training   French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream One of the Human Capital streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the government of Ontario, is French-speaking skilled Workers. French-speaking Skilled Worker accepts Express Entry applicants who exhibit competence in both English and French and the potential to contribute to the province’s workforce as skilled workers. Candidates who are successfully nominated through the Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream will be asked to apply for Canadian permanent residence. This path corresponds to the federal Express Entry immigration program. To be eligible for the stream, an applicant must have an active profile in one of the two Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), or; Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Ontario invited 300 French-speaking candidates in the new OINP draw” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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OINP Masters Graduate stream

772 ITAs issued to new candidates under the OINP Masters Graduate stream

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On August 30, 2023, 772  invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to new candidates under the OINP Masters Graduate stream in the Expression of Interest system pool. Candidates who received an invitation had a minimum score of 44 points, 4 points fewer than in the previous draw.  The profiles of selected candidates were created between November 22, 2022, and August 30, 2023.  In total, this year, Ontario invited 32,019 candidates under the OINP streams, including 2,971 Masters Graduate stream candidates. As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Fill out the form to Get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant. OINP Masters Graduate Stream Draws in 2023 As to this newest draw, the Ontario PNP had held 5 draws under the Master’s Graduate Stream in 2023. The details of all 5 draws are given in the table below: Date Minimum Score Total invitations  August 30, 2023 44 772 August 1, 2023 48 755 June 6, 2023 46 1,175 April 4, 2023 52 752 January 25, 2023 44 692 Total invitations in 2023 so far 4,146 Complete List of Ontario Universities Eligible for OINP Masters Graduate Stream Algoma University Brescia University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) Brock University Carleton University Dominican University College Huron University College (Affiliated with the University of Western Ontario) King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario Lakehead University Laurentian University McMaster University Nipissing University Ontario College of Art & Design University Queen’s University Royal Military College of Canada Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) Saint Paul University (Federated with the University of Ottawa) St. Jerome’s University (Federated with the University of Waterloo) Trent University University of Guelph University of Ontario Institute of Technology University of Ottawa University of St. Michael’s College (Federated with the University of Toronto) University of Toronto University of Trinity College (Federated with the University of Toronto) University of Waterloo University of Windsor Victoria University (Federated with the University of Toronto) Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University   What is the OINP Masters Graduate stream? The Masters Graduate stream allows international graduates with an Ontario master’s degree to apply to live and work permanently in Ontario. Before you can apply to be nominated for permanent residency by the Ontario government, you must first register in the OINP’s Expression of Interest System and receive an invitation to apply. What are the requirements for the OINP Masters Graduate stream? You may apply to the Master’s Graduate stream after receiving an invitation to apply. In order for your application to be granted, you must meet all of the requirements. To apply, you need not need a job offer. Requirements for the OINP masters graduate streams are:  You must have received an invitation to apply and submitted your application by the deadline. You must establish that you possessed the qualifications stated in the expression of interest, which you registered with the OINP and stated to. at least one academic year of full-time study (that is, at least 15 hours of instruction per week across the academic year, including any job-related training). You must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English or French at a level 7 or higher on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). Before applying, you must have legally resided in Ontario for at least one year in the previous two years. When you immigrate to Canada, you must have enough money to support yourself and any dependent family members. After receiving permanent residence, you must plan to live in Ontario. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “772 ITAs issued to new candidates under the OINP Masters Graduate stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Thunder Bay ON issued 274 recommendations to qualified candidates

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On May 9, 2023, Thunder Bay ON, issued new community recommendations in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). The city approved the applications of 274 candidates whose evaluations scored as low as 49%. Last year, the community recommended a total of 377 candidates.  The Thunder Bay CEDC will prioritize applicants for the recommendation who are most likely to settle and contribute to the local economy. Candidates who received a community recommendation can submit their applications for permanent residence in Canada to Immigration Canada (IRCC). In 2023, the city recommended 504 applications. Thunder Bay ON Community Economic Development Commission The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission is the city’s primary economic development organization and a local growth champion. CEDC promotes Thunder Bay as the best small city in Canada to live, work, do business, and visit by using local knowledge and skills. CEDC is led by an independent board and is driven by community needs. Its business development staff and industry specialists operate rapidly to capitalize on new opportunities to attract visitors, new talent, jobs, business development, and investment to Thunder Bay. Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot boosted the local economy of Thunder Bay Sudbury considered 54 new applications under the RNIP   What is a Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)? The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is an initiative driven by the local communities. By offering a path to permanent residency for highly talented foreign workers who wish to live and work in one of the participating communities, it aims to expand the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities. Additionally, each community will have its own Additional criteria for being eligible process for applying for jobs,  community recommendations application process Participating communities in RNIP are: North Bay, ON Sudbury, ON Timmins, ON Sault Ste. Marie, ON Thunder Bay, ON Brandon, MB Altona/Rhineland, MB Moose Jaw, SK Claresholm, AB Vernon, BC West Kootenay (Trail, Castlegar, Rossland, Nelson), BC Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Over 32,000 new tech workers came to Canada” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Human Capital Priorities Stream

Ontario invited 2,835 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted two new invitation draws under the Human Capital Priorities Stream On August 16, 2023.  In the first draw, the OINP issued 751 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in healthcare and tech occupations.  In the second draw, Ontario issued 2,084 targeted NOIs. Invited candidates’ CRS Express Entry score was between 473 and 516 points.  In total, the OINP invited 2,835 candidates in the two Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream draws.  In 2023, Ontario issued 31,247 invitations under all streams of OINP.  OINP all streams invitations of 2023 can be found here! Details of the latest OINP Draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream Health and technology occupations were targeted in the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream by the Ontario Provincial Nominee Programme in the immigration draws held from August 11 to 16, 2023. Individuals who may meet the criteria for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream received notifications of interest from the Ontario Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP). The table below contains the overview of the NOIs, CRS score range, and date of profiles created in the IRCC EE system: Date  Invitations score  Profiles created in the IRCC system Descriptions August 11 – 16, 2023 2084 473-516 August 11, 2022 – July 8, 2023 Targeted draw – Tech and Health August 16, 2023 751 473-495 August 16, 2022 – August 2, 2023 Targeted draw – Tech and Health  Total 2,835 As a candidate, you can work with an immigration specialist. Click here to get an assessment from an experienced immigration consultant.   Which healthcare occupations were invited? In your Express Entry profile, you must list your work experience in one of the following NOC occupations as your primary NOC: NOC 30010 – Managers in healthcare NOC 31100 – Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine NOC 31101 – Specialists in surgery NOC 31102 – General practitioners and family physicians NOC 31103 – Veterinarians NOC 31110 – Dentists NOC 31111 – Optometrists NOC 31112 – Audiologists and speech-language pathologists NOC 31120 – Pharmacists NOC 31121 – Dietitians and nutritionists NOC 31201 – Chiropractors NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists NOC 31203 – Occupational therapists NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and other professional occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 31209 – Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating NOC 31300 – Nursing coordinators and supervisors NOC 31301 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses NOC 31302 – Nurse practitioners NOC 31303 – Physician assistants, midwives, and allied health professionals NOC 32100 – Opticians NOC 32101 – Licensed practical nurses NOC 32102 – Paramedical occupations NOC 32103 – Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists, and cardiopulmonary technologists NOC 32104 – Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians NOC 32109 – Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment NOC 32110 – Denturists NOC 32111 – Dental hygienists and dental therapists NOC 32112 – Dental technologists and technicians NOC 32120 – Medical laboratory technologists NOC 32121 – Medical radiation technologists NOC 32122 – Medical sonographers NOC 32123 – Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists NOC 32124 – Pharmacy technicians NOC 32129 – Other medical technologists and technicians NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists NOC 32201 – Massage therapists NOC 32209 – Other practitioners of natural healing NOC 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants NOC 33101 – Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations NOC 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies, and patient service associates NOC 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants NOC 33109 – Other assisting occupations in support of health services A list of invited Tech occupations In your Express Entry profile, you must list your work experience in one of the following NOC occupations as your primary NOC: NOC 20012 – Computer and information systems managers NOC 21211 – Data scientists NOC 21223 – Database analysts and data administrators NOC 21230 – Computer systems developers and programmers NOC 21231 – Software engineers and designers NOC 21232 – Software developers and programmers NOC 21233 – Web designers NOC 21234 – Web developers and programmers NOC 21311 – Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers)   What is the Human Capital Priorities Stream? The Express Entry Human Capital Priorities immigration stream in Ontario is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It allows foreign workers with the necessary skilled work experience, language abilities, and education to apply to live and work permanently in Ontario. Before you can apply to be nominated for permanent residence by the Ontario government, you must have a valid profile in Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Express Entry system and receive a Notification of Interest from Ontario. What are the requirements for the Human capital Priorities Stream? You must choose which of the two federal programs you want to be evaluated against: Canadian Experience Class under the Federal Skilled Workers Program You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience. You must hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. from Canada or the equivalent in another nation. If you finished your studies outside of Canada, you must receive an Educational Credential Assessment report to demonstrate that your education is equivalent to a Canadian credential. You must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English or French at a level 7 or higher on the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB). When you migrate to Canada, you must have enough money to support yourself and any dependent family members. After being awarded permanent residence, you must plan for living in Ontario. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Ontario invited 2,835 candidates under the Human Capital Priorities Stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. 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The Employer Job Offer Streams

Ontario invited candidates under the Employer Job Offer Streams

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On August 15, 2023, the Government of Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer Streams: Foreign Worker Stream (EJO FW), International Student Stream (EJO IS), and In-Demand Skills Stream (EJO IDS) of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  The province issued 1,506 invitations to apply (ITAs) to the eligible candidates through the EJO FW Stream and 853 ITAs under the EJO IS Stream with a minimum score of 61.  Under the EJO IDS, the province invited 256 candidates with a minimum score of 26.  In total, OINP issued invitations to 28,412 candidates in 2023. Overview of the recent OINP draw under the Employer Job Offer Streams Ontario held new draws in the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream, International Student Stream, and In-Demand Skills Stream on August 15, 2023. The Number of invitations issued, Date profiles created, Score range, and descriptions are listed in the table below: Date issued Invitations  Date profiles created Score  Descriptions August 15, 2023 375 November 22, 2022 – August 15, 2023 30 and above The targeted draw for skilled trades occupations August 15, 2023 1131 November 22, 2022 – August 15, 2023 46 and above The targeted draw for health and tech occupations August 15, 2023 408 November 22, 2022 – August 15, 2023 61 and above The targeted draw for skilled trades occupations August 15, 2023 445 November 22, 2022 – August 15, 2023 61 and above The targeted draw for skilled trades occupations OINP Draws 2023 are detailed listed: Click here!   Invited Occupations List of the recent OINP draw On August 15, 2023, targeted invitations to apply were sent to potential candidates in the Expression of Interest system pool who are qualifying for the Employer Job Offer: International Student stream. skilled trades, health, and tech occupations invited in the Employer Job Offer International Student stream Skilled trades occupations Candidates only received an invitation if they had a score of 61 and above and a job offer in one of the national occupational codes (NOC) below: NOC 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians NOC 22221 – User support technicians NOC 22222 – Information systems testing technicians NOC 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians NOC 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians NOC 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) NOC 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing, and related occupations NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators NOC 72101 – Tool and die, makers, NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers NOC 72103 – Boilermakers NOC 72104 – Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters NOC 72105 – Ironworkers NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers NOC 72300 – Plumbers NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers NOC 72310 – Carpenters NOC 72320 – Bricklayers NOC 72321 – Insulators NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers NOC 72422 – Electrical Mechanics NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics NOC 72500 – Crane operators NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers NOC 73101 – Tilesetters NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers NOC 73111 – Glaziers NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services NOC 92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators For the list of invited health and tech occupations for the recent OINP draw under three employer job offer streams Click here   How long is the application processing time for OINP in 2023? Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP on July 25, 2023, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  Currently, the processing times for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream and Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream are 70-100 days.  Processing times for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, Master’s Graduates, and Ph.D. Graduates Streams, Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream, Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, and Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream is 90-120 days.  The processing time for Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment in the Entrepreneur Stream still requires less than 30 days, and the application processing depends on the complexity of the business nomination application. 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the biggest Skilled Trades draw of 2023

The OINP held the biggest Skilled Trades draw of 2023

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On August 3, 2023, Ontario invited 2,844 candidates under the biggest Skilled Trades draw of 2023 of the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP). The CRS score range of the invited candidates was between 250-516 points.  Candidates who created their profiles in the Express Entry system between August 3, 2022, to August 3, 2023, were considered by OINP in this draw for 46 NOCs.  Candidates who received a notification of interest do not need to contact the program and can apply to the stream.  This year, the province has invited 7,512 candidates under this stream and issued 25,797 invitations under all OINP`s streams. Which Occupations are invited to the latest Skilled Trades draw? Invited occupations in the latest skilled trades draw and 46 NOCs are listed below. Candidates express entry must indicate the following NOCs as primary NOC if they have work experience in these NOC: NOC 72010 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations NOC 72011 – Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations NOC 72012 – Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades NOC 72013 – Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades NOC 72014 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services NOC 72020 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades NOC 72021 – Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews NOC 72022 – Supervisors, printing, and related occupations NOC 72024 – Supervisors, motor transport, and other ground transit operators NOC 72101 – Tool and die, makers, NOC 72102 – Sheet metal workers NOC 72103 – Boilermakers NOC 72104 – Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters NOC 72105 – Ironworkers NOC 72106 – Welders and related machine operators NOC 72200 – Electricians (except industrial and power system) NOC 72201 – Industrial electricians NOC 72203 – Electrical power line and cable workers NOC 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers NOC 72300 – Plumbers NOC 72301 – Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers NOC 72310 – Carpenters NOC 72320 – Bricklayers NOC 72321 – Insulators NOC 72400 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics NOC 72401 – Heavy-duty equipment mechanics NOC 72402 – Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics NOC 72403 – Railway carmen/women NOC 72404 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors NOC 72406 – Elevator constructors and mechanics NOC 72410 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers NOC 72422 – Electrical Mechanics NOC 72423 – Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and other related mechanics NOC 72500 – Crane operators NOC 73100 – Concrete finishers NOC 73101 – Tilesetters NOC 73102 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers, and lathers NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers NOC 73111 – Glaziers NOC 73112 – Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) NOC 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers NOC 73201 – General building maintenance workers and building superintendents NOC 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators NOC 73209 – Other repairers and servicers NOC 73400 – Heavy equipment operators NOC 82031 – Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services   What is the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream of Ontario? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has an immigration path called the Express Entry Skilled Trades stream. It enables foreign citizens with relevant skilled trades work experience in Ontario to apply to live and work permanently in Ontario. Before you can submit an application to be recommended for permanent residence by the Ontario government, you must have a valid profile in the IRCC’s Express Entry system and have obtained a Notification of Interest from Ontario. The next step after being nominated is to submit an application to the federal government via IRCC.  Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “The OINP held the biggest Skilled Trades draw of 2023” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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OINP streams

Ontario issued 840 invitations under the 3 OINP streams

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On August 1, 2023, the Government of Ontario invited candidates through three OINP streams. The province issued 755 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the Master’s Graduate stream and 84 ITAs for the PhD Graduate Stream.  The minimum scores for these draws were 48 points and 39 points, respectively.  In addition, the province invited one candidate in the targeted draw for the federal Economic Mobility Pathways Project under the OINP’s Foreign Worker stream.  So far, Ontario has issued invitations to 22,953 candidates under all streams in 2023. Overview of invitations under the 3 OINP Streams In the table below you can find an overview of the 840 invitations under the three OINP Streams. In all these streams The Master’s Graduate Stream has received the most OINP invites to apply so far in 2023, making it the most popular stream overall. OINP Streams Invitations Profiles created Score  Descriptions Masters Graduate Stream 755 November 22, 2022 – August 1, 2023 48 and above General Draw Ph.D. Graduate Stream 84 November 22, 2022 – August 1, 2023 39 and above General Draw Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream 1 November 22, 2022 – August 1, 2023 36 and above Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways. The invited profiles in this OINP draw now have 14 days to submit their provincial PR applications. OINP Draws 2023 are detailed listed: Click here!   How long is the application processing time for OINP in 2023? Ontario updated the average application processing times for the OINP on July 25, 2023, Ontario updated the average processing time in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).  Currently, the processing times for Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream and Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream are 70-100 days.  Processing times for Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream, Master’s Graduates and Ph.D. Graduates Streams, Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream, Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker, and Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream is 90-120 days.  The processing time for Ontario’s Expression of Interest (EOI) Assessment in the Entrepreneur Stream still requires less than 30 days, and the application processing depends on the complexity of the business nomination application. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Ontario issued 840 invitations under the Three OINP streams” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Draw

11 business candidates invited under the Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Draw

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On July 28, 2023, the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) released the new draw results under Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Draw. It was the fourth draw for business candidates of the year.  In this draw, the province issued 11 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to business candidates.  This round’s Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was between 134 and 151.  The OINP noted that those whose Expressions of Interest were scored by July 6, 2023, were eligible for this draw.  This year, Ontario invited 22,113 candidates under all streams of the OINP, including 48 entrepreneurs. Ontario Entrepreneur Stream Draws 2023 A total of 48 business candidates were invited under Ontario Entrepreneur Stream draws 2023 till July 28, 2023. In the table below there are the results of all four draws for business candidates of the year. Date issued Total Invitations Score range July 28, 2023 11 134 to 151 May 12, 2023 14 135 to 178 March 31, 2023 13 139 to 159 January 27, 2023 10 137 to 162 Total 48     Ontario Entrepreneur Stream The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has an immigration route called the Entrepreneur Path. This stream is designed for entrepreneurs from outside of Canada who want to launch a new business or buy an existing one in Ontario. It allows an entrepreneur (and up to one foreign national business partner) to be nominated for permanent residence after starting their business in Ontario.    The entrepreneur may be nominated for permanent resident status after operating an Ontario business for at least 18 months. Candidates who are interested must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). After completing the profile registration process, the candidate will be granted a score based on the Ontario Entrepreneur Ranking System. Candidates with the highest competitive scores will be invited to apply to the program on an official level. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Ontario invited 11 business candidates under the Entrepreneur Stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream

95 candidates invited under Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream

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On July 25, 2023, the OINP held the fifth round of invitations in the Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream. In this round, the OINP issued 95 Invitations to Apply the Francophone candidates.  The Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) range of candidates who received the Notification of Interest from the OINP was between 321 and 374 points.  The Express Entry profiles of the candidates were created between July 25, 2022, and July 25, 2023.  In 2023, Ontario invited 1,127 FSSW candidates. OINP Draws 2023   Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream Ontario One of the Human Capital streams of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) administered by the province of Ontario, is the Ontario French-speaking Skilled Worker stream. Candidates from the Express Entry pool who exhibit bilingualism and the capacity to contribute as skilled workers to the province’s workforce are invited to apply for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker category. It allows foreign workers with the necessary education, work experience, and language skills to apply to live and work permanently in Ontario. How to be selected for the Ontario French-speaking skilled worker stream? To be successful in the Ontario French-speaking skilled worker stream, you need to: select one of the two government programs you want to be assessed against: such as the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Workers Program. A Canadian bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree is required, or its equivalent from another country. You must get an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report to demonstrate that your education is equivalent to a Canadian credential if you finished your studies outside of Canada. You must have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 or higher in either English or French in order to understand, read, write, and speak either language. Before submitting your application to this stream, you must pass an approved English or French language test to prove that you have the necessary language skills. When you migrate to Canada, you must have sufficient funds to support both yourself and any dependant family members. Once granted permanent residency, you must plan to remain in Ontario.  Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “Virtual citizenship ceremonies help the Canadian Government reduce the backlog” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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OINP Human Capital Priorities Stream

OINP held two draws under the Human Capital Priorities Stream

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On July 20, 2023, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted two new invitation draws under the Human Capital Priorities Stream. In the tech drawing, the OINP issued 902 targeted Notifications of Interest (NOIs) to candidates with work experience in one of the in-demand occupations.  In the healthcare draw, Ontario issued 159 targeted NOIs. Invited candidates’ CRS Express Entry score was between 458 and 462 points.  In total, the OINP invited 1,061 candidates in the two Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream draws. In 2023, Ontario issued 22,007 invitations under all streams of OINP. 2023 Ontario Immigration Updates    What is the OINP’s Human Capital Priorities Stream? The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has an immigration path called Express Entry Human Capital Priorities. It enables foreign workers with the appropriate schooling, employment experience, and language skills to apply to live and work permanently in Ontario. What are the requirements for Human Capital Priorities Stream? To be successful in Ontario’s human capital priorities stream you must have work experience in one of these streams: federal Skilled Workers Program  Canadian Experience Class You must have the education of a Canadian bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree is required, or its equivalent from another nation. To show that your education is equal to a Canadian certificate if you finished your studies outside of Canada, you must get an Educational Certificate Assessment report. You must have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 or higher in either English or French in order to understand, read, write, and speak either language. Also, you should have enough settlement funds and intention to live and work in Ontario. Join our RSS Feed    Want to know more details about “OINP held two draws under the Human Capital Priorities Stream” you can contact one of our immigration specialists at  Gunness & Associates.   Tel: (416) 604-2669  Email: info@immigrationmatters.info   Gunness & Associates has helped thousands of people successfully immigrate to Canada with their families. Our skilled and experienced immigration experts have the expertise to accurately examine your case and advise you on the best method of proceeding to best serve your needs.   For honest and straightforward advice, contact the experts at Gunness & Associates Get a free Assessment  Join our newsletter and get up-to-date immigration news Click here All rights reserved ©2023 Gunness & Associates

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