Ontario held a Human Capital Priorities stream draw on July 25, 2024, issuing 209 invitations to candidates with work experience in specific tech occupations. This stream targets candidates with the required work experience, language skills, and other criteria needed to integrate into Ontario’s labor market. The focus on tech occupations aligns with Ontario’s aim to attract highly skilled talent to support the province’s tech sector growth.

Here are the key details from the draw:

• Date: July 25, 2024
• Number of Invitations Issued: 209
• Targeted Occupations: Tech-related occupations such as software engineers, web designers, computer programmers, and others.
• Score Range: 395 – 444

The Human Capital Priorities stream is part of the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and allows the province to search the federal Express Entry pool for candidates who meet the criteria and have the skills and experience that align with Ontario’s economic and labor market needs.

The Human Capital Priorities (HCP) stream is an immigration pathway managed under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It is designed to attract highly skilled and experienced foreign workers who can contribute to the province’s economic growth and development.

The OINP frequently searches the federal Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) Express Entry pool to find candidates who may meet the criteria of one of Ontario’s Express Entry immigration streams.