Ontario conducts first In-Demand Skills stream draw of 2023!

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[Published 12 Apr, 2023 | 05:09 AM]
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The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a new invitation round on April 11, 2023. This was the first draw of the year that issued invitations to candidates from the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream.

The previous Ontario In-Demand Skills stream draw was held on June 29, 2022.

Who was invited?

• Date of ITAs issued: April 11, 2023
• Number of invitations issued: 295
• Date profiles created: November 22, 2022 - April 11, 2023
• Score range: 30 and above
• Type of draw: General 

Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream draws

The OINP Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream conducts draws periodically throughout the year. The frequency of the draws can vary depending on the needs of the program and the number of applications in the system.

OINP typically announces in advance the dates of the upcoming draws and the number of invitations to be issued. However, the minimum score required for an invitation to apply (ITA) can change from one draw to the next, as it is based on the number of candidates in the pool and the program's needs.

It's important to note that meeting the minimum score does not guarantee an ITA, as other factors such as program quotas and eligibility requirements can also come into play. Additionally, OINP reserves the right to adjust the point values assigned to various factors or the minimum scores required for ITAs at any time.

Who is eligible for the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream?

To be eligible for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills stream, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Job Offer: Have a permanent and full-time job offer from an eligible employer in Ontario, in a qualifying occupation in the agriculture or construction sector.
• Work Experience: Have at least 9 months of cumulative work experience in the past three years in the relevant occupation.
• Education: Have a minimum of a Canadian high school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Proficiency: Demonstrate language proficiency at a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 4 or higher in English or French.
• Settlement Funds: Have sufficient settlement funds to support themselves and any dependents upon arrival in Ontario.
• Legal Status: Have legal status in Canada, if applying from within Canada.

Note that meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that an application will be approved, as other factors such as program quotas and suitability assessments can also impact the decision.