Canada immigration news: Ontario has conducted its biggest draw of 2022 through the Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream, issuing 1,034 Canada immigration Notifications of Interest.
The April 26 draw targeted candidates with Comprehensive Ranking System scores in the range of 300 to 461.
Candidates were required to have submitted Express Entry profiles into the federal pool within the 12 months preceding the draw date to qualify.
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Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream 2022
|
Date |
NOIs |
CRS Score Range |
Express Entry profile submission date |
|
26-Apr-22 |
1,034 |
300-461 |
April 26, 2021 – April 26, 2022 |
|
24-Mar-22 |
471 |
350-600 |
March 24, 2021 – March 24, 2022 |
|
24-Feb-22 |
818 |
359-600 |
February 24, 2021 – February 24, 2022 |
|
27-Jan-22 |
1,032 |
381-461 |
January 27, 2021 – January 27, 2022 |
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Ontario Express Entry: Skilled Trades Stream
The Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream targets skilled trades workers in the construction and agricultural sectors but could be expanded in the future.
To qualify applicants must have:
- Pending application under the Federal Express Entry system;
- At least 12 months of paid cumulative or continuous Ontario work experience with the last two years prior to your Notification of Interest in National Occupation Classification 633, or major groups 72, 73 or 82;
- Proof of Ontario license or certification if your occupation so requires;
- A valid work permit and be resident in Ontario at the time of application;
- English or French-language level of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking;
- Proof of settlement fund to cover you and your dependents, with the minimum amount determined by official Low-Income Cut-Offs.