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All Express Entry candidates get a score out of 1,200, based on the four parts of the Comprehensive Ranking System formula.
We invite the highest-ranking candidates from the pool to apply as a permanent resident through regular “rounds of invitations.” See what minimum scores have been in the past.
Ontario Express Entry is an enhanced stream that will allow the Express Entry program candidates to apply for provincial nomination. With the Ontario Express entry stream, OINP can search for skilled candidates in the Express Entry pool.
As you meet all the minimum requirements, you will be given a Notification of Interest (NOI) in the latest Ontario draw to submit your application for a provincial nomination. You can also check which professionals are in demand in Ontario.
You need to have a valid Express Entry profile to be eligible for Ontario's Human Capital Priorities Stream. To create an express entry profile, you must score 67 out of 100 points. The following table shows how these points are awarded:
Factors | Maximum points Awarded |
Language Proficiency | 28 |
Educational Qualifications | 25 |
Work Experience | 15 |
Age | 12 |
Arranged Employment | 10 |
Adaptability | 10 |
Following Ontario PNP points system will help you to calculate your Ontario PNP points 2024:
CLB level | Speaking | Listening | Reading | Writing |
Level 9 or higher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Level 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Level 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Below level 7 | Not eligible to apply |
Education | Points Awarded |
Doctoral (Ph.D.) level or equivalent | 25 |
Masters level, or equivalent, OR an entry-to-practice professional degree, or equivalent. Occupational related to the degree must be: NOC 2011 Skill Level A and Licensed by a provincial regulatory body | 23 |
Two or more Canadian post-secondary credentials (at least one program of at minimum three years), or equivalent | 22 |
Canadian post-secondary credential for a program of three years or longer, or equivalent | 21 |
Two-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 19 |
One-year Canadian post-secondary credential, or equivalent | 15 |
Canadian high school diploma, or equivalent | 5 |
Duration of Work Experience | Points Awarded |
Less than 1 year | Ineligible |
1 year | 9 |
2-3 years | 11 |
4-5 years | 13 |
6 or more years | 15 |
Age (in Years) | Points Awarded |
Under 18 | 0 |
18-35 | 12 |
36 | 11 |
37 | 10 |
38 | 9 |
39 | 8 |
40 | 7 |
41 | 6 |
42 | 5 |
43 | 4 |
44 | 3 |
45 | 2 |
46 | 1 |
47 or older | 0 |
If | And | Points |
Applicant currently work in Canada on a temporary work permit | A work permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND IRCC issued work permit based on positive LMIA AND applicant is working for the employer named on the work permit who has made a permanent job offer | 10 |
Applicant work in Canada in a job that is exempt from LMIA requirement under: An international agreement or A federal-provincial agreement | Work Permit is valid both when applying and when the visa is issued AND Current employer has made a permanent offer | 10 |
Applicant currently do not: Have a work permit, or Plan to work in Canada before getting a PR Visa OR Applicant currently working in Canada and a different employer offer a permanent full-time job; OR Applicant currently working in Canada that is exempt from LMIA but not under an international or federal-provincial agreement | The employer has made a permanent offer AND An employer has positive LMIA | 10 |
Adaptability factors | Points |
Arranged employment (principal applicant only) Points under Factor 5: Arranged Employment | 5 |
Candidate's previous study in Ontario Candidate completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in the province | 5 |
Spouse or common-law partner's previous study in the province Candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed at least two academic years of full study at a secondary or post-secondary school in Ontario | 5 |
Candidate's Previous work in Ontario Candidate must complete a minimum of one year of full-time work in the province: In a skilled occupation Skill type 0, A, or B; and With a valid work permit or while authorized to work in Canada | 5 |
Spouse or common-law partner's previous work in Ontario The candidate's spouse or common-law partner completed one-year full-time work in the province | 5 |
Relatives in Ontario Candidate or their spouse or common-law partner, have a relative who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Ontario and is 18 years or older | 5 |
Spouse or common-law partner's language proficiency Minimum CLB level 4 or higher in all four categories (Reading, Speaking, Listening, and Writing) | 5 |
After you scored 67 points, you can create your profile and get submitted into the federal government's express entry pool. After you have been submitted into the pool, your profile will be given CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) points. CRS points are given based on your credentials like work experience, language proficiency, age, etc. The following table shows how points are awarded in CRS for the Ontario immigration points system:
Points awarded while applying for Canada PR Visa with a spouse or common-law partner:
Factor | Points Awarded |
Age | 100 |
Educational Level | 140 |
Language Proficiency | 150 |
Work Experience in Canada | 70 |
The following are the points that are awarded if the candidate is applying without a spouse or common-law partner:
Factor | Points Awarded |
Age | 110 |
Educational Level | 150 |
Language Proficiency | 160 |
Work Experience in Canada | 80 |
Factor | Points Awarded |
Educational Level | 10 |
Language Proficiency | 20 |
Work Experience In Canada | 10 |
Education | Points Awarded |
A post-secondary degree and with strong language proficiency in the official language | 50 |
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree | 50 |
Foreign Work Experience | Points Awarded |
Foreign work experience and strong proficiency in the official language | 50 |
With Canadian experience and a post-secondary degree | 50 |
Certification of Qualification | Points Awarded |
Certificate of qualification and strong proficiency in the official language | 50 |
Factors | Points Awarded |
Post-secondary education in Canada | 30 |
Arranged Employment | 200 |
Provincial Nomination | 600 |
French Language Proficiency | 30 |
Siblings living in Canada | 15 |
With the total of all the above-mentioned factors, the maximum points for a candidate are 1200 points. Additional factors award the candidates, with a maximum of 600 points. The remaining 600 points are awarded to the candidates based on Core Human Capital Factors + Spouse or common-law partner Factors + Skill Transferability Factors.
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