Canada immigration news: A swathe of draws that have taken place through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program saw the province issue 2,765 invitations or notifications of interest.Â
The province has conducted draws through seven streams dating back to May 26, with some of the details delayed due to a publishing embargo during the recent provincial election.
Details of all the draws are below:
Stream 1: Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker
Ontario issued two invitations in a June 29 draw through the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream. Candidates needed to have created profiles between June 29, 2021 and June 29, 2022 for the draw, which was targeted at Economic Mobility Pathways Project candidates.
Ontario Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 29, 2022 | 2 | June 29, 2021 – June 29, 2022 | N/A | Targeted draw for Economic Mobility Pathways Project candidates. |
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Stream 2: Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream
Ontario issued 870 invitations in three draws through the Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream.
A June 1 draw saw 217 invitations issued targeted at skilled trades occupations, with candidates scoring 62 and above. The draw was targeted at the following occupations:
- NOCÂ 2232 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- NOCÂ 2233 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- NOCÂ 2242 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
- NOCÂ 2243 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
- NOCÂ 2253 – Drafting technologists and technicians
- NOCÂ 2282 – User support technicians
- NOCÂ 2283 – Information systems testing technicians
- NOCÂ 7201 – Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- NOCÂ 7205 – Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers
- NOCÂ 7233 – Sheet metal workers
- NOCÂ 7242 – Industrial electricians
- NOC 7271 – Carpenters
- NOCÂ 7282 – Concrete finishers
- NOCÂ 7284 – Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers
- NOC 7293 – Insulators
- NOCÂ 7301 – Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOCÂ 7303 – Supervisors, printing and related occupations
- NOCÂ 7305 – Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators
- NOCÂ 7311 – Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOCÂ 7313 – Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
- NOCÂ 7314 – Railway carmen/women
- NOCÂ 7315 – Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOCÂ 7321 – Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
- NOCÂ 7371 – Crane operators
- NOCÂ 9241 – Power engineers and power systems operators
A general draw the same day saw 229 invitations issued to candidates scoring 79 and above.
On June 29, a further 424 invitations were issued in another general draw, with candidates scoring 74 and above.
Ontario Employer Job Offer: International Student Stream Expression of Interest Draws
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 29, 2022 | 424 | June 29, 2021 – June 29, 2022 | 74 and above | General draw |
| June 1, 2022 | 229 | June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022 | 79 and above | General draw |
| June 1, 2022 | 217 | June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022 | 62 and above | Targeted draw for skilled trades occupations. |
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Stream 3: Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills
Ontario issued 293 invitations in a June 29 general draw through the Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream. Candidates score 24 and above.
Ontario Employer Job Offer: In-Demand Skills Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 29, 2022 | 293 | June 29, 2021 – June 29, 2022 | 24 and above | General draw |
Stream 4: Masters Graduate Stream
A June 1 general draw through Ontario’s Masters Graduate stream saw 491 invitations issued and a score range of 38 and above.
Masters Graduate Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 1, 2022 | 491 | June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022 | 38 and above | General draw |
Stream 5: PhD Graduate Stream
Ontario issued 65 invitations to candidates scoring at least 28 in a general draw through the PhD Graduate stream. The draw took place on June 1.
PhD Graduate Stream Expression of Interest Draw
| Date issued | Number of invitations issued | Date profiles created | Score range | Notes |
| June 1, 2022 | 65 | June 1, 2021 – June 1, 2022 | 28 and above | General draw |
Stream 6: Express Entry French Speaking Skilled Worker
Ontario issued 409 notifications of interest in two draws through the Express Entry French Speaking Skilled Worker stream.
A June 21 draw saw 356 NOIs issued to candidates scoring at least 440. The draw was targeted at the following occupations:
- NOC 2173 – Software Engineers
- NOC 0213 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
- NOC 2172 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
- NOC 4031 – Secondary school teachers
- NOC 2147 – Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers)
- NOC 2174 – Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
- NOC 2175 – Web Designers and Developers
- NOC 4032 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
- NOC 3233 – Licensed Practical Nurses
A June 9 draw saw 153 NOIs issued to candidates scoring at least 481. The draw was targeted at the following occupations:
- NOC 4031 – Secondary school teachers
- NOC 5125 – Translators, Terminologists and Interpreters
- NOC 4032 – Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
- NOC 3211 – Medical laboratory technologists
- NOC 3012 – Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
Express Entry French Speaking Skilled Worker Draws
| Date | NOIs Issued | CRS Score Range | Express Entry profile submission date | Notes |
| June 21, 2022 | 356 | 440 and above | June 21, 2021 – June 21, 2022 | Targeted draw |
| June 9, 2022 | 153 | 481 and above | June 9, 2021 – June 9, 2022 | Targeted draw |
Stream 7: Express Entry Skilled Trades
Lastly, Ontario issued 535 notifications of interest to Express Entry Skilled Trades candidates to candidates scoring between 295 and 461 on the Comprehensive Ranking System.
Express Entry Skilled Trades Draw
| Date | NOIs | CRS Score Range | Express Entry profile submission date |
| May 26, 2022 | 535 | 295-461 | May 26, 2021 – May 26, 2022 |