On August 15, 2024, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a draw under the Human Capital Priorities Stream, inviting 1,378 candidates. This stream is part of Ontario’s Express Entry-linked streams, which allow the province to search the federal Express Entry pool for candidates who meet the province’s labor market needs.

Key Details of the Draw:

• Number of Invitations: 1,378
• Targeted Occupations: The draw specifically targeted candidates with work experience in certain National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, focusing on occupations in the tech, health, and business sectors. Some of the NOC codes targeted included:
  • NOC 2173: Software engineers and designers
  • NOC 2174: Computer programmers and interactive media developers
  • NOC 2175: Web designers and developers
  • NOC 3012: Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • NOC 1122: Professional occupations in business management consulting
• CRS Score Range: Candidates invited in this draw had Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores between 464 and 476 points. This range is relatively competitive, indicating that Ontario is focusing on high-scoring candidates with skills in demand in the province.
• Job Offer Requirement: Unlike some other streams, the Human Capital Priorities Stream does not require a job offer. However, candidates must demonstrate that they meet Ontario’s work experience requirements in one of the targeted occupations.
• Language Requirements: Candidates must have proficiency in either English or French, as evidenced by language test results meeting the minimum Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7.

Next Steps for Invited Candidates:

Candidates who receive an invitation to apply (ITA) must submit a complete application to the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program within 45 calendar days. If successful, they will receive a provincial nomination, which will give them an additional 600 points toward their CRS score in the federal Express Entry system, effectively guaranteeing an invitation to apply for permanent residence in a subsequent federal draw.

This draw continues Ontario’s trend of selecting candidates with specific skills that are in high demand in the province, particularly in the technology and health care sectors.