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In the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program(OINP) draw held on April 29, Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream candidates received 190 invitations to apply for provincial nomination. The draw targeted candidates with work experience in 14 skilled trades occupations. These are:
NOC code |
Occupation |
|---|---|
| NOC 7235 | Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters |
| NOC 7236 | Ironworkers |
| NOC 7235 | Electricians |
| NOC 7244 | Electrical power line and cable workers |
| NOC 7252 | Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers |
| NOC 7271 | Carpenters |
| NOC 7282 | Concrete finishers |
| NOC 7291 | Roofers |
| NOC 7302 | Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews |
| NOC 7312 | Heavy-duty equipment mechanics |
| NOC 7313 | Refrigeration and AC mechanics |
| NOC 7316 | Machine fitters |
| NOC 7381 | Elevator constructors and mechanics |
| NOC 7371 | Crane operators |
The candidates who have received Notifications of Interest(NoIs) may now apply for provincial nomination from Ontario. Those who are nominated by the province will have 600 additional Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS) score points added to their total CRS score. It guarantees them an Invitation to Apply for permanent residence in Canada in the subsequent federal Express Entry draw.
Eligibility requirements
The following are the eligibility requirements for an Ontario Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream candidate to apply for provincial nomination:
- A valid Express Entry profile
- Meet the eligibility requirements under the Canadian Experience Class
- Intent to reside in Ontario
- Having received an NoI from OINP
This is the fourth OINP draw to be held this year. In the draw held last week, 26 Entrepreneur Stream candidates received invitations. In the two other draws held this year, Ontario invited 1440 Human Capital Priorities Stream candidates and 242 French-speaking Skilled Worker Stream candidates.
Ontario’s immigration allocation from the federal government for this year is yet to be revealed. Last year, Ontario received an initial allocation of 6650, followed by an additional 700. The total number of principal applicants nominated by Ontario in 2019 was 7391.
Explore your options to migrate to Canada through the Provincial Nominee Program. Contact CanApprove’s expert Canada immigration consultants for more information.
