July 29, 2020
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) held its largest draw of the year on July 29. A total of 1,288 invitations went to candidates who may be eligible for the Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream. They needed a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score between 463 and 477 in order to be invited.
Though candidates did not need a job offer to receive an invitation, they needed at least one year of work experience in one of the following occupations:
- Computer and information systems managers (NOC 0213)
- Computer engineers (NOC 2147)
- Database analysts and data administrators (NOC 2172)
- Software engineers and designers (NOC 2173)
- Computer programmer and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)
- Web designers and developers (NOC 2175)
They also needed to have a profile in the Express Entry system.
If you receive an Notification of Interest (NOI)
You may submit an online application to the OINP if you qualify under Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream. You must submit your application within 45 calendar days of receiving your NOI.
Your application will be processed and a decision to grant or refuse your application will be made in accordance with the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015 and its regulations.
NOIs issued in 2020 to date
- Human Capital Priorities Stream – 4,130
- French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream – 692
- Skilled Trades Stream – 948
Human Capital Priorities Stream
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system | CRS score range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2020 10:00 am EST | 1288 | July 29, 2019 – July 29, 2020 | 463 – 477 | Targeted draw – Tech Draw |
| June 3, 2020 12:17 pm EST | 167 | June 3, 2019 – June 3, 2020 | 358 – 439 | Targeted draw to candidates with one year or more of Canadian experience – Priority Occupations |
| June 3, 2020 1:00 pm EST | 532 | June 3, 2019 – June 3, 2020 | 471 – 500 | Targeted draw to candidates with one year or more of foreign experience – Priority Occupations |
| May 13, 2020 10:24 am EST | 703 | May 13, 2019 – May 13, 2020 | 421-451 | Targeted draw – Tech Draw |
| February 13, 2020 9:00 am EST | 486 | February 13, 2019 – February 13, 2020 | 467-471 | Targeted draw – Priority Occupations |
| January 15, 2020 10:00 am EST | 954 | January 15, 2019 – January 15, 2020 | 460-472 | Targeted draw – Tech Draw |
French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2020 11:45 am EST | 143 | June 18, 2019 – June 18, 2020 |
| April 30, 2020 11:15 am EST | 307 | April 30, 2019 – April 30, 2020 |
| January 9, 2020 9:20 a.m. EST | 242 | January 9, 2019 – January 9, 2020 |
Skilled Trades Stream
| Date/time NOIs issued | Number of NOIs issued | Profiles created in IRCC’s Express Entry system | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2020 1:46 pm EST |
758 | June 17, 2019 – June 17, 2020 |
General Draw |
| April 29, 2020 11:38 a.m. EST |
190 | April 29, 2019 – April 29, 2020 |
Targeted draw – Priority Occupations |