Last Updated On 7 September 2023, 7:01 PM EDT (Toronto Time)
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has conducted a new Express Entry draw, issuing 300 Notifications of Interest (NOIs) for provincial nomination.
This draw specifically targeted Express Entry profiles created between September 7, 2022, and September 7, 2023, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score ranging from 308 to 434.
Only those profiles meeting the eligibility requirements for Ontario’s French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream were invited to apply.
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So if you are determined to obtain Canadian permanent residency as soon as possible, you should learn French.
The ability to speak French will also increase your chances of being selected in new Express Entry targeted rounds of invitations being announced by IRCC.
OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker stream eligibility
To be eligible to be considered for OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker draws you must have valid Express Entry profile under Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Furthermore, you must have an education level equivalent to Canadian bachelor’s degree or above.
Additionally, you must have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7 or higher in French language proficiency test (TCF/TEF Canada) PLUS Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level of 6 in English language proficiency test (IELTS/CELPIP).
- Moreover, you must demonstrate enough settlement funds with one or combination of the following:
- funds as demonstrated by the balance listed in bank statements, or statements of accounts showing other investments such as non-locked in, fixed term deposits, mutual funds, etc.
- annual earnings from ongoing employment in Ontario
- a job offer in Ontario
- Intention to live in Ontario which can be proved with one or more of the following:
- current employment or previous employment history in Ontario
- getting job offers or applying/ interviewing for jobs
- studying
- volunteering
- leasing or owning property
- having professional networks and affiliations, family ties and personal relationships
OINP French Speaking Skilled Worker stream 2023 summary
In total, Ontario has offered 1,427 provincial nominations under the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream so far in 2023.
| Date | Invitations | CRS score range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2023 | 300 | 308-434 | General draw |
| July 25, 2023 | 95 | 321-374 | General draw |
| June 5, 2023 | 278 | 312-487 | Targeted draw for Health, Education and Finance occupations |
| June 5, 2023 | 139 | 348-487 | Targeted draw for Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations |
| March 16, 2023 | 271 | 291-489 | Targeted at Tech, Trades and Other Priority occupations |
| March 16, 2023 | 344 | 400-489 | Targeted at Health, Education and Finance occupations |
When was the OINP Latest draw 2023?
The latest draw for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) in 2023 was held on September 7.
It was a general draw inviting Express Entry profiles with CRS score range of 308-434 meeting the requirement of Ontario French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
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