An Ontario-OINP Express Entry draw on June 20 sent out 212 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) for provincial nomination under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
The good news is that Ontario finally resumed the OINP-Express Entry draws that were on hold since March 2024.
OINP stands for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program, which is the official name of Ontario’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Today’s draw targeted Express Entry profiles created between June 20, 2023 and June 20, 2024, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 305 and 409.This invited candidate will now be entitled to 600 extra CRS points if they are able to meet the eligibility requirement for the OINP Express Entry French stream.
This is the second OINP Express Entry draw of 2024 for the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, with the upper range of the CRS score dropping by 60 points as compared to the previous draw in January.OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream draws
Learning French is one of the most effective strategies for obtaining Canadian permanent residency at this time. Speaking French will also increase your likelihood of being selected for the new Express Entry targeted draws.Eligibility for the Ontario Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream
In order to be eligible for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream draws, you must have a legitimate Express Entry profile through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class. Moreover, you must possess an academic background that is equivalent to or greater than that of a Canadian bachelor’s degree. Also, a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 7 or higher in the French language proficiency test (TCF/TEF Canada). Additionally, a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6 in the English language proficiency test (IELTS/CELPIP) is required.And you are required to demonstrate that you have an adequate amount of settlement funds by employing one or more of the following:
- The balance listed on bank statements or statements of accounts that indicate other investments, such as non-locked-in, fixed-term deposits, mutual funds, and so forth, serves as evidence of funds.
- annual earnings from continuous employment in Ontario.
- an employment offer from a provincial employer.
In addition, eligible profiles must prove their intention to reside in Ontario by exhibiting one or more of the following:
- present or previous employment in the province;
- job interviews or job proposals;
- pursuing an education;
- volunteer work;
- leasing or possessing property;
- personal relationships, familial connections, and professional networks.
Summarizing All The OINP Express Entry Draws In 2024
In total, 14,920 invitations for provincial nominations have been sent so far in 2024, directly to profiles created with IRCC that met the eligibility criteria through the OINP Express Entry Streams. So far, notifications of interest have been issued to Express Entry profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score as low as 305.| OINP Express Entry Streams | Invitations | CRS score range |
| Human Capital Priorities stream | 8,589 | 352-480 |
| Skilled Trades Stream | 5,135 | 350-424 |
| French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream | 1,196 | 305-469 |
