Ontario, August 4, 2023 – The province of Ontario has just made a significant move in its Express Entry Skilled Trades stream. On August 3rd, notifications of interest were dispatched to potential candidates who have specific skills in high demand across the province.
The Criteria:
Candidates lucky enough to receive a notification fall within a comprehensive ranking system (CRS) score range of 250-516. However, the catch is they must possess work experience in a select list of national occupational classification (NOC) codes.
For clarity, the primary NOC in a candidate’s Express Entry profile should match one from the extensive list provided. This includes a variety of roles from supervisors in metal forming, electrical trades, pipefitting, and carpentry trades, to other specialized jobs like boilermakers, electricians, plumbers, aircraft mechanics, painters, and many more.
How It Works:
The Express Entry Skilled Trades stream is designed to target specific trades that are crucial for the province’s economic development and construction activities. As a candidate, if you received a notification on August 3, you are eligible to apply under this stream.
Steps to Follow:
- Familiarize yourself with the Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades stream page to ascertain if you meet all the requirements.
- Double-check the document checklist to make sure you have all the essential documents.
- Log into the OINP e-Filing Portal, and if you’re a first-timer or a returning user, the portal will guide you through the necessary steps.
It’s Important to Remember:
Even if you meet all the criteria, receiving a notification of interest doesn’t guarantee that your application will be successful. Also, not every eligible candidate might get a notification due to the high demand and limited slots. In case you received a notification of interest, there’s no need to reach out to the program.
A Glimpse into the Future:
This move signifies the province’s recognition of the value skilled trade workers bring. As Ontario continues its development projects and expansion activities, the demand for such skilled professionals is only anticipated to grow. Those in the targeted trades should keep their credentials updated and eyes on the lookout for such opportunities.
Ontario’s proactive approach to addressing its labor market needs showcases its commitment to ensuring a vibrant and robust economic landscape. The Express Entry Skilled Trades stream is just one of the ways the province is paving the way for a brighter tomorrow.
Express Entry is opening doors for tradespeople.
What is Express Entry?
Express Entry is an online immigration application system. It allows people to submit a profile and be considered as a skilled immigrant. Candidates with the highest rankings are invited to apply for permanent residency.
How Does Express Entry Work?
- Profile Creation: Interested candidates create an online profile. This profile outlines their skills, work experience, language ability, education, and other pertinent details.
- Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS): Once the profile is created, candidates are given a score based on the CRS, which assesses factors like age, work experience, education, and language proficiency.
- Invitations to Apply (ITA): Every so often, the Canadian government conducts a draw from the pool of candidates, selecting the top scorers and inviting them to apply for permanent residency.
- Permanent Residency Application: Those who receive an ITA have a set amount of time (usually 60 days) to submit a complete application for permanent residency.
Why Express Entry?
The system was introduced to fast track the selection and application process for various economic immigration programs, making it easier for potential immigrants to apply and for Canada to select the best candidates to meet its labor market needs.
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