The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Express Entry draw today issued a total of 1,307 invitations for provincial nomination under the Skilled Trades Stream.
All Express Entry profiles with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 405 and 435 and experience in one of the 47 skilled trade occupations specified as primary NOC were selected in this round of invitations.
Furthermore, this OINP draw considered all the active Express Entry profiles that were created between October 17, 2023, and October 17, 2024 and satisfied the aforementioned criteria.
The threshold score range has narrowed in comparison to the previous OINP Skilled Trades Stream draw.
The lower range of the CRS score has increased by 5 points, from 400 to 405, while the upper range remains unchanged at 435.
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According to the most recent federal Express Entry draw for 10 trade occupations, OINP typically establishes the upper range of the CRS score.
However, trade candidates in the pool have consistently expressed their concerns about the exclusion of profiles with experience in the remaining 35–37 occupations from both OINP Express Entry draws and Federal Express Entry draws.
Candidates who receive an invitation now have 45 days to accept it and submit a comprehensive application in order to be considered for the provincial nomination.
As a result of the provincial nomination, the invited candidates’ Express Entry profile is now qualified to receive a 600-point boost if they accept OINP invitations.
The Express Entry CRS score of the invited profiles will be elevated to a range of 1,005 to 1,035, which will ensure their inclusion in the upcoming PNP or all program Express Entry draws.
The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream draw does not necessitate a distinctive OINP profile; rather, valid profiles must correspond to one of the trade occupations that are eligible for this draw.
OINP regularly evaluates the IRCC-maintained Express Entry pool to find profiles that might be compatible with one of Ontario’s Express Entry streams.
Full list of occupations eligible for OINP Express Entry Draw today:
- 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 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022: Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- NOC 72100: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- 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 72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201: Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203: Electrical power line and cable workers
- NOC 72205: Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
- NOC 72300: Plumbers
- NOC 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
- NOC 72302: Gas fitters
- NOC 72310: Carpenters
- NOC 72311: Cabinetmakers
- NOC 72320: Bricklayers
- NOC 72321: Insulators
- NOC 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial 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, finishers and lathers
- NOC 73110: Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111: Glaziers
- NOC 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- NOC 73113: Floor covering installers
- 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 73402: Drillers and blasters—surface mining, quarrying and construction
- NOC 82031: Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services
OINP Skilled Trades Stream Draws in 2024
The OINP Express Entry Skilled Trades stream has invited 9,006 profiles in five rounds of invitations so far in 2024 as compared to only 7,512 in 2023.
| Date | Invitations | CRS score range | Express Entry Profiles Creation Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | 1,307 | 405-435 | October 17, 2023 – October 17, 2024 | Targeted draw for 47 skilled trade occupations |
| August 22, 2024 | 1,287 | 400-435 | August 22, 2023 – August 22, 2024 | Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations |
| July 11, 2024 | 1,277 | 408-435 | July 11, 2023 – July 11, 2024 | Targeted draw for 46 skilled trade occupations |
| March 1, 2024 | 2,583 | 350-424 | March 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024 | Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupations |
| January 11, 2024 | 2,552 | 350-424 | January 11, 2023 – January 11, 2024 | Targeted draw for 49 skilled trade occupations |
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