A new Tech Draw through Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities stream saw 668 Notifications of Interest issued.
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draw took place on December 15, with the invited candidates scoring between 460 and 468 Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points.
Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles between December 15, 2019 and December 15, 2020.
Tech Draws target six technology occupations:
Ontario announced it would be starting Tech Draws in July 2019.
The draws are designed to address labour shortages in the technology sector in Canada’s largest province.
Candidates must meet existing HCP requirements (see below) as well as have work experience in one of the stated occupations.
Candidates selected from the Express Entry pool receive a Notification of Interest via their Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) account.
They then have 45 days to submit a full application.
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As part of the focus on technology occupations, Ontario also launched a new Business Immigration Services team.
Dedicated staff are on hand to help employers looking to fill tech worker vacancies.
Employers can also get up-to-date information about application processing times and nominations issued to date.
What Are The Requirements For the Ontario Express Entry: Human Capital Priorities Stream?
To qualify applicants must have:
Summary of Ontario NOIs 2020
Stream | Notifications of interest |
Human Capital Priorities Stream (HCP) | 6,048 |
French Speaking Skilled Worker Stream (FSSW) | 902 |
Skilled Trades Stream (ST) | 1,464 |
Entrepreneur Stream | 112 |
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