The latest OINP Draw has issued notifications of interest to eligible candidates on the 3rd of August, 2023, who may qualify for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream. The notification of interest has been issued only to those candidates who have had a Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) of 250-516, with work experience in the following National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes.
Candidates with work experience in any one of the following NOC (National Occupation Classification) must have it listed as their primary NOC in their respective Express Entry profiles.
- 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 servicers
- 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 platework 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
You may become eligible to apply to this stream if you have received a notification of interest or invitation to apply (ITA) on August 3rd, 2023.
What is Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream?
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Programme (OINP) has an immigration stream called the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream.
It allows international skilled workers with relevant skilled trades work experience in Ontario to apply for permanent residency.
Before you can apply online to be nominated by the government of Ontario for permanent residence, you must have a valid profile in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC’s) Express Entry system and obtain a Notification of Interest from Ontario.
The next step after being nominated is to submit an application to the federal government via the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). They are the ones who ultimately decide who gets a permanent residency.
What are the stream requirements?
The stream requirements include the following:
- Work Experience
- Valid certificate that covers the period of work experience
- Must be residing in Ontario and hold a work permit during the time of application
- Language proficiency in English or French
- Settlement funds
- Intention to live in Ontario
How to Apply Under The Latest Ontario Draw?
If you wish to apply for Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, make sure to follow the below-mentioned instructions:
- Go through the official page of Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Go through the list of documents to ensure that you have gathered all of your supporting documents.
- Log in to the OINP online portal and follow the mentioned steps.
Please note that candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are not necessarily issued a notification of interest. Likewise, receiving a notification of interest does not confirm that you meet the stream-specific eligibility criteria, or approval of your application.