Last Updated On 6 September 2024, 10:33 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

On September 5, 2024, Ontario conducted a new Express Entry draw, inviting candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of the French-speaking Skilled Worker stream.

This draw invited 86 Express Entry profiles created between September 5, 2023 –
September 5, 2024, with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 290 and 393.

Such a low number of invitations means that there is quite a less buildup in the Express Entry pool below 290 CRS score.

Invited candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for the OINP French-speaking Skilled Worker stream can claim their provincial nomination and get 600 additional CRS points.

This will significantly boost their chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency in the next federal Express Entry draw.

Must Know Information

Drop in CRS Scores for French-Speaking Workers

This draw marks the third one conducted under the OINP French-speaking Skilled Worker stream in 2024, with a total of 1,282 provincial nominations this year.

The upper CRS score range dropped by 16 points compared to the previous draw in June and by 75 points as compared to a similar draw in January.

Furthermore, the lower cutoff score has also dropped by 15 points as compared to the June draw and by 27 points since the January draw.

Date and time NOIs issued	Number of NOIs issued	CRS score range	Profiles created in the IRCC Express Entry system	Notes
June 20, 2024	212	305-409	June 20, 2023: June 20, 2024	General Draw
January 18, 2024	984	317-469	January 18, 2023 January 18, 2024	General Draw

OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream draws

This highlights the growing importance of the French language in securing provincial nominations and Canadian permanent residency.

Learning French has emerged as a crucial strategy for foreign nationals seeking Canadian permanent residency.

It not only increases the chances of receiving a provincial nomination but also boosts eligibility for targeted Express Entry draws that focus on French-speaking applicants.

Eligibility for Ontario Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream

To qualify for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream, candidates must:

Have a valid Express Entry profile through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).
Possess an educational background equivalent to a Canadian bachelor’s degree or higher.
Attain a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score of 7 or higher on the French language proficiency test (TCF/TEF Canada).
Achieve a CLB level of 6 on the English language proficiency test (IELTS/CELPIP).
Demonstrate proof of settlement funds, either through bank statements, investment statements, or employment income from continuous work in Ontario.

Eligible candidates must also prove their intention to reside in Ontario, demonstrated by factors such as current or past employment in the province, job offers, property ownership, or family and professional ties.

Summary of OINP Express Entry Draws in 2024

As of September 2024, the OINP has issued a total of 19,019 invitations through its Express Entry streams.

Today’s draw marks the lowest CRS score recorded for these draws at 290.

The previous draw on August 22, 2024, under the Skilled Trades stream, issued 1,287 invitations to candidates with CRS scores ranging from 400 to 435, targeting various occupations. Full details of this draw are available here.

OINP Express Entry Streams	Invitations	CRS score range
Human Capital Priorities stream	10,038	352-480
Skilled Trades Stream	7,699	350-469
French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream	1,282	290-469

OINP Express Entry Draw 2024

Satinder Bains

Satinder brings expertise, knowledge, and experience related to internal work flows at IRCC. She worked at Canadian Consulate in Chandigarh before moving to Canada. Her articles on “Chinook – An internal IRCC tool used to bulk process temporary applications” was one of the notable work on our news website