On July 11, Ontario conducted new Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program OINP draws, issuing 1277 invitations for permanent residency. These OINP draws focused on candidates in the Skilled Trades Stream
Invitations were delivered to Express Entry profiles generated between July 11, 2023, and July 11, 2024.
Eligible profiles, with a CRS score between 408 and 435 and experience in one of the 46 designated skilled trades, were selected. This draw saw a significant increase in the CRS score range compared to the previous one.
From 350 in the previous draw on March 1, the lower range of the CRS score has climbed by 58 points, while the higher range has increased by 11 points.
The previous draw conducted under this category was held on March 1st, 2024.
The candidate’s Express Entry profile is currently improved by 600 points owing to the provincial nomination.
The Express Entry CRS score of the invited profiles will increase from 1,008 to 1,035, essentially guaranteeing selection in the next PNP or all program Express Entry draws.
Invited candidates now have 45 days to accept the invitation
OINP Trade Occupations
- NOC 72010: Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
- NOC 72011: Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades, and telecommunications occupations
- NOC 72012: Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
- NOC 72013: Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
- NOC 72014: Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers, and services
- NOC 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
- NOC 72021: Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
- NOC 72022: Supervisors, printing, and related occupations
- NOC 72100: Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
- NOC 72101: Tool and die makers
- NOC 72102: Sheet metal workers
- NOC 72103: Boilermakers
- NOC 72104: Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
- NOC 72105: Ironworkers
- NOC 72200: Electricians (except industrial and power system)
- NOC 72201: Industrial electricians
- NOC 72203: Electrical power line and cable workers
- NOC 72205: Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians
- NOC 72300: Plumbers
- NOC 72301: Steamfitters, pipefitters, and sprinkler system installers
- NOC 72302: Gas fitters
- NOC 72310: Carpenters
- NOC 72311: Cabinetmakers
- NOC 72320: Bricklayers
- NOC 72321: Insulators
- NOC 72400: Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
- NOC 72401: Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
- NOC 72402: Heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning mechanics
- NOC 72403: Railway carmen/women
- No. 72404: Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
- NOC 72406: Elevator constructors and mechanics
- NOC 72410: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics, and mechanical repairers NOC 72422: Electrical Mechanics
- NOC 72423: Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and other related mechanics
- NOC 72500: Crane operators
- NOC 73100: Concrete finishers
- NOC 73101: Tilesetters
- NOC 73102: Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers, and lathers
- NOC 73110: Roofers and shinglers
- NOC 73111: Glaziers
- NOC 73112: Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
- NOC 73113: Floor covering installers
- NOC 73200: Residential and commercial installers and servicers
- NOC 73201: General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
- NOC 73202: Pest controllers and fumigatorsNOC 73209: Other repairers and servicers
- NOC 73400: Heavy equipment operators
- NOC 73402: Drillers and blasters: surface mining, quarrying, and construction
- NOC 82031: Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance, and horticulture services
Eligibility Criteria for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
To be eligible for the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), applicants must meet specific criteria based on the stream they are applying under. Here are the general eligibility requirements for Skilled Trade Stream:
- Express Entry Profile: Active profile in the Express Entry system.
- Work Experience: Minimum one year of cumulative full-time work experience in Ontario in an NOC skilled trade occupation.
- Licence/Certification: If required for the occupation, must have the relevant Ontario certification or licensing.
- Language Proficiency: CLB 5 in English or French.
- Residence: Must reside in Ontario with a valid work permit at the time of application.
