Canada immigration news: Two new Ontario Expression of Interest draws saw the province issue 940 Invitations to Apply through the Employer Job Offer streams for Foreign Workers and International Students.
The June 16 Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) draws focused on profiles submitted since April 28, 2021. Both were general draws.
The first, targeting foreign workers, saw 569 ITAs issued and a minimum score of 38 points.
The second, aimed at international students, saw 371 ITAs issued and a minimum score of 66.
Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 16, 2021 | 569 | April 28 – June 16, 2021 | 38 and above | General draw |
Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 16, 2021 | 371 | April 28 – June 16, 2021 | 66 and above | General draw |
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The Ontario EOI system manages application intake for the following streams:
- Employer Job Offer category
- Foreign Worker stream
- International Student stream
- In-Demand Skills stream
- Masters Graduate
- Ph.D. Graduate
Ontario Expression of Interest Ranking System
Points are awarded based on the following attributes:
- Level and field of education and where they completed their studies.
- Proficiency in English or French.
- Intention to settle outside of the Greater Toronto Area.
- Skill and work experience level, earnings history, other factors relevant to prospects in Ontario job market.
- Labour market needs in the province or region of the province.
Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream
To qualify under this stream, applicants must have:
- A permanent and full-time job offer under NOC 0, A or B that meets the median wage levels for Ontario, and in a position that is necessary to the business;
- For those already working in the position, the proposed wage must be equal or greater than the current wage being paid
- Two cumulative years of relevant work experience in the previous five years before the date of application;
- Relevant mandatory licensing in Ontario, if the position so requires;
- Live abroad, or be working, studying or visiting Canada on a valid permit;
- Intention to settle in Ontario.
Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
To qualify under this stream, applicants must have:
- A permanent and full-time job offer under NOC 0, A or B that meets low wage levels for Ontario, and in a position that is necessary to the business;
- For those already working in the position, the proposed wage must be equal or greater than the current wage being paid
- Either
- Graduated or met requirements of a full-time minimum two-year degree from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university; OR
- Graduated or met requirements of a full-time minimum one-year post-graduate diploma program from a publicly-funded Canadian college or university.
- Completed at least half the studies in Canada;
- Apply within two years from the date you completed the above course
- Legal status in Ontario
- Intention to settle in Ontario.