The latest Ontario Express Entry draw, conducted on September 5, 2024, invited 86 candidates through the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the draw:

Key Details:

• Date: September 5, 2024
• Number of Invitations (NOIs): 86
• CRS Score Range: 290-393

Targeted Stream:

This draw was part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), specifically targeting candidates in the French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream. This stream is designed for bilingual candidates (French and English speakers) who want to live and work in Ontario. It focuses on individuals with strong French language skills and sufficient English proficiency, aiming to help the province meet its labor market needs.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be invited through this stream, candidates must:

Express Entry Profile: Have an active profile in the federal Express Entry system.

Meet Program Criteria: Qualify for either the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry.

Language Requirements: A minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 in French and CLB 6 in English.

Work Experience:

For FSWP: At least 1 year of paid full-time work experience in a skilled occupation (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the last 5 years.

For CEC: At least 1 year of Canadian work experience within the last 3 years.

Educational Qualifications: Must hold a Canadian bachelor’s degree or equivalent, verified by an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).

Settlement Funds: Demonstrate enough financial resources to settle in Ontario.

Next Steps:

Candidates who received a Notification of Interest (NOI) from Ontario on September 5, 2024, have 45 days to submit their application to the OINP. If approved, they will receive a provincial nomination that significantly boosts their Express Entry CRS score by 600 points, making it more likely they will receive an invitation to apply for permanent residency from the federal government.

Processing Times:

The OINP processes applications under this stream within 8 to 10 months, and 80% of applications are completed in this timeframe.