New Ontario draw issues highest-ever invitations in history!

Surya Rathee
[Published 06 May, 2023 | 05:11 AM]
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has conducted a new invitation round on May 5, 2023.

This latest Ontario PNP draw issued the highest-ever number of invitations in the province’s history. A total of 1,863 invitations were issued to candidates with profiles submitted to Ontario’s Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream. The previous Ontario HCP stream draw was held on March 10, 2023.

Who was invited?

• Date of ITAs issued: May 5, 2023
  
• Number of invitations issued: 1,863
• Date profiles created: May 5, 2022 - May 5, 2023
• Score range: 475 - 482
• Type of draw: Targeted - Tech Draw

Occupations invited

Invited candidates were also required to have employment experience in certain National Occupation Classification (NOC) codes including:

20012 - Computer and information systems managers.
21211 - Data Scientists.
21223 - Database analysts and data administrators.
21230 - Computer systems developers and programmers.
21231 - Software engineers and designers.
21232 - Software developers and programmers.
21233 - Web designers.
21234 - Web developers and programmers.
21311 - Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers).

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Who can apply for Ontario PNP?

The Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a pathway for foreign nationals who wish to immigrate to Canada and settle in the province of Ontario. This program is designed to meet the labor market needs of the province and support economic growth.

To apply for the Ontario PNP, individuals must meet the eligibility requirements of one of the program streams. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) offers several streams including:

• Employer Job Offer Category: This stream is designed for individuals who have a job offer from an employer in Ontario and meet the requirements of one of the following subcategories: Foreign Worker, International Student, or In-Demand Skills.
• Business Category: This stream is designed for entrepreneurs who wish to invest in and operate a business in Ontario.
• Human Capital Category: This stream is designed for individuals who possess skills and experience that are in high demand in Ontario's labor market. This category includes the following subcategories: International Graduate, Masters Graduate, Ph.D. Graduate, and Ontario's Express Entry.

To be eligible for any of these streams, applicants must meet specific criteria related to education, language proficiency, work experience, and settlement funds, among others. Each stream has its own unique requirements and application process, which individuals should carefully review before applying.